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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Tue 28 November 2023, 03:36
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Posted By Alan_c
Hi Rachel Our condolences on Bruce's passing. ...

Hi Rachel
Our condolences on Bruce's passing.
Is there anyone in Australia that can be of assistance?

Regards
Alan
Forum: Rails & Rollers Sun 30 July 2023, 11:23
Replies: 56
Views: 79,658
Posted By Alan_c
Hi Marius That is good to know, thank you...

Hi Marius

That is good to know, thank you for the feedback. Where did you source the Ertalyte?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 18 June 2021, 11:23
Replies: 556
Views: 523,591
Posted By Alan_c
MM 11 has died!

MechMate #11 has died - a fiery and ignominious death. Fire destroyed half the factory including the MechMate - I may be able to salvage the side rails but everything else is twisted and warped or...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 16 April 2017, 03:00
Replies: 556
Views: 523,591
Posted By Alan_c
It just goes to show once again what a robust...

It just goes to show once again what a robust design the MechMate is. I noticed some posts earlier in the week on an FB group questioning the design of the MM and the fact that nothing much has...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 13 April 2017, 04:38
Replies: 556
Views: 523,591
Posted By Alan_c
Mechmate 11 is now sorted, the one thing that I...

Mechmate 11 is now sorted, the one thing that I asked my operator to check (as I wasn't at the machine at the time) was for movement on the pinions, of course he assured me it was perfect...well it...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sat 08 April 2017, 08:38
Replies: 556
Views: 523,591
Posted By Alan_c
Machine doing crazy things.

Hi guys, need some help here. The machine has started doing some weird moves. See attached pic. That was supposed to be circular text on a round disk with a recessed centre. As you can see the text...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 07 March 2017, 23:14
Replies: 241
Views: 183,569
Posted By Alan_c
Nice! Neat looking belt drive.

Nice! Neat looking belt drive.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 07 March 2017, 23:10
Replies: 26
Views: 47,839
Posted By Alan_c
If you gantry is moving while cutting in the Y...

If you gantry is moving while cutting in the Y (when it should be stationary) check to see that both X motors are working (i.e. turning under command) Drop one motor and jog in the X direction, if...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 02 December 2016, 00:19
Replies: 69
Views: 96,447
Posted By Alan_c
I am as green as your machine! that thing is a...

I am as green as your machine! that thing is a beast, do the steppers cope OK with the extra weight, I know that 6hp spindle is quite heavy.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Fri 25 November 2016, 10:48
Replies: 7
Views: 14,821
Posted By Alan_c
Another very good one: ...

Another very good one:

https://www.youtube.com/user/saunixcomp John Saunders - NYC CNC
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 27 October 2016, 23:39
Replies: 454
Views: 427,771
Posted By Alan_c
That works, looks good!

That works, looks good!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 10 June 2016, 10:40
Replies: 48
Views: 66,659
Posted By Alan_c
Very nice and that staircase looks brilliant!...

Very nice and that staircase looks brilliant! would love to see more details on your indexer/lathe.

LOL I just watched the profile cut video, I think your shop staircase could do with an upgrade :D
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 10 June 2016, 10:37
Replies: 119
Views: 99,757
Posted By Alan_c
Thank you Dale, nice feedback.

Thank you Dale, nice feedback.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 05 May 2016, 02:52
Replies: 414
Views: 218,531
Posted By Alan_c
Very nice, tell us more about that attachment on...

Very nice, tell us more about that attachment on the bottom of the spindle, I assume its a type of hold down/ pressure foot?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 07 April 2016, 02:24
Replies: 361
Views: 495,338
Posted By Alan_c
I thought it was Copper Tone Bronze :p but never...

I thought it was Copper Tone Bronze :p but never mind green is the only colour that counts! Nicely done!
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 31 March 2016, 02:28
Replies: 5
Views: 9,467
Posted By Alan_c
On this matter Sean, how did you make the...

On this matter Sean, how did you make the software play nicely with two Z-axes? In the CAM program and in Mach3?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 31 March 2016, 02:24
Replies: 361
Views: 495,338
Posted By Alan_c
Dont change it just yet, lets see how it works,...

Dont change it just yet, lets see how it works, it may be better for you as you have your dovetail jig at the back of the machine and this orientation may make it better when operating on that side,...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 30 March 2016, 11:32
Replies: 361
Views: 495,338
Posted By Alan_c
Is there any particular reason why your Z-axis is...

Is there any particular reason why your Z-axis is mounted backwards in the Y-car?
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 24 March 2016, 10:40
Replies: 215
Views: 199,868
Posted By Alan_c
Speed looks OK, you may still not have the...

Speed looks OK, you may still not have the correct acceleration settings though, it should not slow down like that when approaching a change in direction.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 18 March 2016, 11:14
Replies: 215
Views: 199,868
Posted By Alan_c
Cool! congrats.

Cool! congrats.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 10 March 2016, 23:34
Replies: 215
Views: 199,868
Posted By Alan_c
Ah! OK that makes sense, will be cool to see it...

Ah! OK that makes sense, will be cool to see it when its all done and installed.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 10 March 2016, 14:30
Replies: 215
Views: 199,868
Posted By Alan_c
Looks very cool, but why did you need to make the...

Looks very cool, but why did you need to make the spacer/mounting bracket? the matrix of mounting holes on the spindle will match up perfectly with the holes in the Z plate and tube (if you followed...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 25 February 2016, 13:21
Replies: 361
Views: 495,338
Posted By Alan_c
Better get your camera checked, that blue looks...

Better get your camera checked, that blue looks gold??!! :D
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 12 January 2016, 02:32
Replies: 31
Views: 75,396
Posted By Alan_c
Check your pinions where they attach to the...

Check your pinions where they attach to the motor/gearbox, its probably the pinions on the X-axis.
Forum: General - MM Build Tue 22 December 2015, 13:43
Replies: 15
Views: 27,194
Posted By Alan_c
No 5 has been disassembled... No 5 is no longer...

No 5 has been disassembled... No 5 is no longer alive... (if you get this, you give your age away :-) )
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