Forum: General - MM Build
Sun 24 May 2020, 13:41
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Replies: 1
Views: 6,403
Vertical table conversion of MM-feasible?
Hey everybody, good to see things still up and running here, I've been away for a while as my MM has been in storage. It's a sizable beast, table of approx 22' X 6.5, carrying a 4 KW Colombo...
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Forum: General - MM Build
Thu 18 April 2013, 11:48
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Replies: 6
Views: 14,098
I think the limiting factor is more the span of...
I think the limiting factor is more the span of the gantry and what tool it will carry than the x length. I'd sure consider drives and travel speeds carefully before jumping into it. As others have...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 28 February 2013, 08:05
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Replies: 778
Views: 506,362
I built a Mechmate with a 6' x 20' cutting...
I built a Mechmate with a 6' x 20' cutting capacity, primarily for cutting aluminum sheet. As it worked out, I haven't done much in alloy but the extra table area is nice for operations that involve...
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Forum: General - MM Build
Sat 08 December 2012, 16:41
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,118
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Forum: General - MM Build
Sat 08 December 2012, 07:45
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Replies: 2
Views: 6,118
Buy, rent or borrow skate
I have one of the more original Mechmates, with a cutting area of 6' X 20. My rails are less than optimal, we built it before the grinding skate was put into common use. I'd like to touch up those...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 10 February 2010, 06:18
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Replies: 42
Views: 45,459
Michel,
The table has a cut capacity of...
Michel,
The table has a cut capacity of 20'1" X 6'1", making it some 22-23' long. It was built right side up, all welded construction. I personally wouldn't want to bolt one together though I...
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Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains
Thu 31 December 2009, 16:20
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Replies: 7
Views: 15,794
Stepinwolf,
I'm using the 7.2 geared...
Stepinwolf,
I'm using the 7.2 geared Oriental Motors with 20 tooth pinion. We've been cutting a fair bit of 5083 marine grade alum with it with great success. No lube, no bit cooling, 72ipm,...
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Forum: Motors & their mountings
Mon 21 December 2009, 17:18
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Replies: 278
Views: 282,509
Iclazion,
Wanting the "best cut possible"...
Iclazion,
Wanting the "best cut possible" from a Mechmate is a lofty goal. Your cut quality is only partly dependent on your motors, the workmanship quality in construction and alignment plays a...
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Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software
Sun 20 December 2009, 16:58
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Replies: 80
Views: 89,857
Liaoh,
Yes, I have the most basic one, I'm...
Liaoh,
Yes, I have the most basic one, I'm thinking its the 945GCLF but don't have the box handy to verify. I'm running windows XP, on Mach the kernel speed is 45KHZ. I gig ram. I've never had...
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Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software
Sat 19 December 2009, 12:53
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Replies: 80
Views: 89,857
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Forum: Archives
Wed 16 December 2009, 13:07
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Replies: 49
Views: 39,699
I'm always impressed with the number of folks,...
I'm always impressed with the number of folks, many from less industrialized areas than the US where any tech is readily available, who are able to pull off the construction of one of these fabulous...
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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet
Tue 02 June 2009, 19:02
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Replies: 24
Views: 29,551
Anton,
I'll second the suggestion to look...
Anton,
I'll second the suggestion to look over this thread, poster Maxman does exactly this type of cutting of marine grade. He's passed along some very valuable advice based on experience.
...
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Forum: Utility software
Sat 30 May 2009, 23:05
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,456
Gerald, yes, it's the same issue now that you...
Gerald, yes, it's the same issue now that you mention it. The process would be inaccurate.
I'm faced with the fact that in order to utilize this machine effectively I must invest the time and...
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Forum: Utility software
Tue 26 May 2009, 13:21
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,456
Appreciate the tips guys. In the back of my...
Appreciate the tips guys. In the back of my mind, though is the question...how do these conversion programs deal with things like line widths? Seems like if you have a picture with a heavy line...
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Forum: Utility software
Sun 17 May 2009, 19:26
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,456
Gerald,
Now there's an idea, I'll call and...
Gerald,
Now there's an idea, I'll call and see if any of these copy services can scan into some sort of vector file. Not sure how things would turn out working from a bitmap file. This would...
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Forum: Utility software
Sun 17 May 2009, 12:44
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,456
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Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall
Mon 09 March 2009, 06:23
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Replies: 22
Views: 19,573
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Forum: General - MM Build
Tue 06 January 2009, 20:59
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Replies: 106
Views: 81,577
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 06 January 2009, 03:53
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Replies: 42
Views: 45,459
Hey John,
Thanks for keeping up with this...
Hey John,
Thanks for keeping up with this stuff, I'd been thinking I ought to update the Mech progress.
Yep, Port Aransas Tx., outside Corpus Christi is da place. If you're ever down this...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 03 January 2009, 08:42
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Replies: 42
Views: 45,459
Hi Gerald,
"Production" is a rather strong...
Hi Gerald,
"Production" is a rather strong term for what we're doing! Yes, we've been up and running for several months. Other than the pinion slippage issue we've had zero glitches other than...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 01 January 2009, 07:49
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Replies: 42
Views: 45,459
Hi all,
Well, there were so many delays for...
Hi all,
Well, there were so many delays for the 251 Geckos I ended up just buying a couple new 201's to go with a couple old ones I had on hand. They have worked superbly, no reason yet to wish...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 26 December 2008, 14:19
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Replies: 12
Views: 12,139
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Forum: Human Interface Devices (HID's)
Wed 24 December 2008, 20:18
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Replies: 16
Views: 23,242
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Forum: 70. Control Systems
Tue 23 December 2008, 20:44
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Replies: 23
Views: 24,197
I'd use the basic 122,
I didn't. Instead...
I'd use the basic 122,
I didn't. Instead of using the PMDX at well under $100.00, I simplified my install and used a set of boards that featured direct plug in installation for Geckos,...
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