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Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 15 May 2011, 04:05
Replies: 63
Views: 50,022
Posted By gmcclure
via a circuit board designed to interface pmdx...

via a circuit board designed to interface pmdx contacts and also allows for touch plates
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 15 May 2011, 03:53
Replies: 63
Views: 50,022
Posted By gmcclure
Rob, off the supply rail for the proximity...

Rob,

off the supply rail for the proximity switches 24v.

Graeme
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 15 May 2011, 02:02
Replies: 63
Views: 50,022
Posted By gmcclure
Rob, Its a nice probe, well made. Purchased...

Rob,

Its a nice probe, well made. Purchased two of them

Graeme
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 24 April 2011, 18:05
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Sorry Kobus, I made the quick connection...

Sorry Kobus,

I made the quick connection plate manually on a mill using DRO setpoints. The spindle does have 6 pre tapped hole in its body

regards

Graeme
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 21 April 2011, 20:04
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Support Board all painted and bolted in. Just...

Support Board all painted and bolted in. Just poured the casting resin on top of the bolt heads, time to wait for it to set.

Found out yesterday one of the cables is on back order until mid May :(
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 06 April 2011, 03:21
Replies: 1,078
Views: 1,396,420
Posted By gmcclure
Ross, Could be worth digitizing the fin...

Ross,

Could be worth digitizing the fin using a touch probe.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 17 March 2011, 01:37
Replies: 174
Views: 163,240
Posted By gmcclure
Tim, I note the bit came with instructions....

Tim,
I note the bit came with instructions. Does it give details on straight bits needed to cut tails and dimensions for the tail. Would be intreseted in a scan of the manual for the bit if you...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 13 March 2011, 01:52
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Spec states 24,000 rpm. I will see when I power...

Spec states 24,000 rpm. I will see when I power it up. Made in China, don't have to high a hope but won't be holding back on it either. Dought if I will be stressing the unit to 3kW at 24,000 rpm so...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 12 March 2011, 14:43
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Steve, I purchased the spindle on ebay form...

Steve,

I purchased the spindle on ebay form love-happyshopping in Hong Kong
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Fri 11 March 2011, 15:45
Replies: 17
Views: 10,468
Posted By gmcclure
Welcome Ken, nice Blog on your web site

Welcome Ken, nice Blog on your web site
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 11 March 2011, 01:53
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Photos of Spindle and Mounting plate. Will...

Photos of Spindle and Mounting plate. Will establish another registration hole and mounting bolt hole 2.25 inches further up the Z plate.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 02 March 2011, 03:57
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
3kW air cooled spindle arrived. Nice 6 hole...

3kW air cooled spindle arrived. Nice 6 hole pattern on the back.
Forum: 70. Control Systems Mon 28 February 2011, 05:37
Replies: 64
Views: 65,911
Posted By gmcclure
Can I check I have this correct It I wire X,...

Can I check I have this correct

It I wire X, Y and Z proxy to a common input and X slave (A) to its own input then I can auto square the gantry by editing the macro with the substitution to...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 26 February 2011, 23:42
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Long day today. Getting sick of drilling holes...

Long day today. Getting sick of drilling holes in 32mm MDF. Base Board all bolted down though, now to undo bolts, prime and paint.

Touch screen for MACH3 arrived the other day, works great 19...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 February 2011, 02:23
Replies: 440
Views: 833,767
Posted By gmcclure
Great Build Guys. Paul RE: XBOX360 Mach 3...

Great Build Guys.

Paul RE: XBOX360 Mach 3 control. Have you used this yet? Are you using wireless or Wired? If Wired, how long is the cable?

I am spending today configuring a Mach3...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 February 2011, 23:32
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Heath, No they are a modification of a...

Heath,

No they are a modification of a design by MattyZee.

Ratio is 4:1.

Graeme
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 February 2011, 23:28
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Allan, You are correct and they are turned...

Allan,

You are correct and they are turned around now.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 February 2011, 19:13
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Mike close in from the original photo. Will have...

Mike close in from the original photo. Will have to go ansd shoot some more detail and angles. Trust this us good for now
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 10 February 2011, 00:27
Replies: 63
Views: 59,541
Posted By gmcclure
How is the project going?

Quick heelo to see how you are getting on with the MM

Graeme
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 09 February 2011, 19:06
Replies: 66
Views: 44,136
Posted By gmcclure
Domestic peace offering

Anthony,

Chopping board with drain ridges around the edge, aka Aspire demo works as a quick peace offering / demo.

Graeme
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 09 February 2011, 02:07
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Taken awhile, however mechanicals finsihed

Well its been a while (sick during the year), nowever here is the mechanicals for my small table mechmate (950 x 1250 work area)

Graeme
Forum: Graphics & CAD Tue 27 April 2010, 05:23
Replies: 23
Views: 30,889
Posted By gmcclure
Glenn, Interesting free programs ...

Glenn,

Interesting free programs

Freemill (free but only allows the use of one tool per run, can choose tool though)
prodgeCAD 2009 SMART (free autocad ligth clone free for private use, very...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sun 28 March 2010, 00:57
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Stepper motors arrived on Friday, time to make...

Stepper motors arrived on Friday, time to make bench test.

Build going a little slowly, real work has been busy
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Wed 17 February 2010, 21:48
Replies: 40
Views: 44,314
Posted By gmcclure
Small Footprint MechMate Mounting Spindle and Support Board! - Geelong Australia

A couple of photos of the laser cut machine in Oswalds Factory. (files to large)

Not sure when the offical start date is however most of the machined parts are finished, bending and welding...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 08 February 2010, 01:25
Replies: 117
Views: 135,447
Posted By gmcclure
Hi leon, sounds like we are at about the...

Hi leon,

sounds like we are at about the same stage.

say hello

best regards

Graeme
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