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Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 January 2012, 01:05
Replies: 43
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Posted By BartDeckers
This is the stand I build with my Mechmate. The...

This is the stand I build with my Mechmate. The stand is still in unfinished state in this photo. It is now in use in the store of my brother in law.

It is made in green and yellow Valchromat. You...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 02 January 2012, 00:44
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Best Wishes to everyone and a very productive...

Best Wishes to everyone and a very productive 2012.

Thanks for all the kind words.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 29 December 2011, 14:55
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Long overdue

Finished the machine quite some time ago. My mechmate is working well and I already did one project for my brother in law who is an optician. I made all his shop presentation stands.

I am very...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Thu 29 December 2011, 02:54
Replies: 6
Views: 14,094
Posted By BartDeckers
Brad, So by reducing the speed I will be able...

Brad,
So by reducing the speed I will be able to obtain a decent finish with 18.000rpm, that is no problem for me.

Gerald,
If I understand you well then none of the chinese spindles (not even...
Forum: 50. Toolheads Wed 28 December 2011, 06:48
Replies: 6
Views: 14,094
Posted By BartDeckers
Chinese 300Hz spindle

I recently bought one of the chinese spindles on e-bay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3KW-AIR-COOLED-SPINDLE-MOTOR-ENGRAVING-MILLING-GRIND-YVa-/260673870238?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb15f999e
...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 12 December 2009, 05:28
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Making the supports flat and even

This is the method I used to make the supports for the bearings flat and even. Just move the spiderplate with the welded supports across the sandpaper.

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Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Thu 03 December 2009, 06:05
Replies: 24
Views: 29,089
Posted By BartDeckers
Hi Anton, Moving fast, success with you...

Hi Anton,

Moving fast, success with you build.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 03 December 2009, 06:01
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Someone changed the title of this tread. :) ...

Someone changed the title of this tread. :)

I left the paint business more than 10 years ago, still suffering from some late professional deformation i guess :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 03 December 2009, 00:09
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
The primer is an alkyd primer with a zinc...

The primer is an alkyd primer with a zinc phosphate anticorrosion pigment. It is bright green although it looks yellow on the photo's.

Zinc chromate anticorrosion pigments are not used anymore...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 02 December 2009, 11:14
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
7444 Prepainting corners and welds with a brush...

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Prepainting corners and welds with a brush

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After applying full coat with a roller

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Prepainting table supports

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Forum: General - MM Build Mon 30 November 2009, 07:57
Replies: 94
Views: 94,287
Posted By BartDeckers
Hi Ken, I would not call myself a guru but i...

Hi Ken,

I would not call myself a guru but i have looked at so many square meters of steel being painted that i got a good knowledge what it takes to get a good paint system.

Like you point out...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 November 2009, 09:37
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Hi Bart, I ordered with VDA-laser. This is a...

Hi Bart,

I ordered with VDA-laser. This is a father and son company. I have payed 300 € and the quality and service was excellent. Was a long drive to pick up the goods.

All the steel (not the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 November 2009, 03:01
Replies: 43
Views: 33,722
Posted By BartDeckers
Well done Jude. Looks like a fine build.

Well done Jude. Looks like a fine build.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 29 November 2009, 02:36
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Thanks everybody, I had a good week working...

Thanks everybody,

I had a good week working on the MM. Next is preparing the steel for painting and then the painting itself.

I wrote a reply in the "paint section" about how i will paint my...
Forum: General - MM Build Sat 28 November 2009, 14:44
Replies: 94
Views: 94,287
Posted By BartDeckers
My paint system

I would like to share how i will paint my MM.

I used to work as a painting inspector for Hempel Coatings. My job was to visit the shipyards, steel construction and container manufacturers and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 28 November 2009, 13:21
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
A much overdue update of my MM build

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Start of the "kitchen table" project

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Actual status to were i got now

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All the steel and the laser parts

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Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 16 October 2009, 03:07
Replies: 89
Views: 68,476
Posted By BartDeckers
Hi Bart, Can you let me know were you bought...

Hi Bart,

Can you let me know were you bought your Lapp cable (you mention a local store :))

Thanks,

Bart
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 06 October 2009, 12:57
Replies: 89
Views: 68,476
Posted By BartDeckers
Bart, I have sent you a PM regarding the...

Bart,

I have sent you a PM regarding the offer from Lasertek. However I cannot see the message in my "sent messages" box.

If you did not receive it please let me know.

Bart
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 05 October 2009, 12:50
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Bart, I would be interested in a copy of...

Bart,

I would be interested in a copy of your offer from Lasertek if that is possible. The price I got is also from Lasertek. So I am surprised at the price difference. If you do not have the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 05 October 2009, 06:54
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Yes, Two Bart's both from Belgium and both...

Yes,

Two Bart's both from Belgium and both from Antwerp. Must be something in the water (or beer) here. :)
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 05 October 2009, 06:22
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Hi, Heat and Dave, Yes I tried to prepare in...

Hi, Heat and Dave,

Yes I tried to prepare in advance. I made a 3D model (Inventor) of the Mechmate just to understand all the parts better. This will also give me a detailed parts list. Put more...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 02 October 2009, 12:25
Replies: 43
Views: 35,498
Posted By BartDeckers
Finished and first job done! - Deurne, Antwerp, Belgium

Most of the electric, electronic parts are ordered.

Gecko's, PMDX-122, transformer have all arrived. Will pick the rest of the electric parts and the oriental motors up on monday.

Price...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Sun 27 September 2009, 23:14
Replies: 116
Views: 140,172
Posted By BartDeckers
Mike, Thanks for the info

Mike,

Thanks for the info
Forum: 70. Control Systems Sat 26 September 2009, 08:47
Replies: 116
Views: 140,172
Posted By BartDeckers
Mike, Thanks for pointing this out. I must...

Mike,

Thanks for pointing this out. I must have overlooked it in the manual.

"The control outputs are tri-stated with a weak (10K ohm) pull-down" Does this mean that all the other outputs on J8...
Forum: 70. Control Systems Sat 26 September 2009, 04:58
Replies: 116
Views: 140,172
Posted By BartDeckers
E-stop and outputs

I think I know the answer allready but I would like to have a confirmation to be sure.

On the PMDX website I found this for the PMDX-122
"Inhibits outputs when E-Stop or Fault inputs are...
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