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Hey guys. hope you can help.

I have just set up mach3 Turn and it looks like the default setting is
for Rear Toolpost.

On the automatic Screen the Led for Rear is lit.

Having trouble using...

Davo...Trying to keep it simple. Lenght of rails etc would only be around 400mm or less. Only want travel of around 150mm to lessen flex. the height of the rails, blocks and Ballnut will...

Davo.

here is a real quick drawing, not to scale of the proposed Z axis.

cheers

Frans

Irondigit.

The guides are hardened dovetail ways.
Ballscrews xy&z


cheers

Frans

Davo...

next time I go into work I'll take a pic.

The photo of the mill in your post would be ideal, but on my mill the column (dovetail) is not long enough to fix the head to it.

What I'm...

davo.

Thanks for your reply. glad u like the idea.. think it has some merit.

Assume you are referring to idea no 1 ???

Was thinking to use a 20mm ballscrew, 25mm linear rails and 30mm Alum...

JcMcDonald & VWSatOz

Thanks for your replies.

600 * 360mm travel would be more than ample.

At more than twice the weight of any Benchtop it would have serious rigidity. I don't think you...

Hello Chich2.

My idea wasn't to use the existing column dovetail as it doesn't extend high enough unfortunately.

1.) I was looking at adding an Z linear slide assembly directly onto the end...

Hey guys.

Still thinking of how to design the Z axis.

Had a thought about removing the Head from the Ram and fitting a Z Axis Linear Slide similar to a router Z setup and then re-attaching the...

Hello twocik....

You get what you pay for... an old but true cliche....

The Tormach is a lot of machine and at $6,800 it is really good value..

Sure there are cheaper options, there always...

Armis.

Instead of Solid Timber, would you consider a Marine or similar Plywood?.....

With your designs there are a lot of sharp corners/angles that would require several passes. Are radiused...

Chich..

I read all of your thread.... great conversion and I agree with your decision to convert the knee.

For my conversion I am considering the quill. Thinking about removing the quill...

I checked the site...

On the Rhinocam detail/features it doesn't say Turn or Tabs. There is VisualTurn but I am not looking for an additional product...

I even think VisualMill does...

Hello.

Currently use Rhino3D V4 and wouldn't use anything else.

Looking at using RhinoCam but wondering if Rhinocam supports the following:

1. Turning/lathe module?

2. Bridges/Tabs in the...

If anyone is interested I have some Rutex drives for sale.

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cheers

Frans

Chich.

Mine is the HM50 mill.

After all my research etc, I have decided to CNC the quill. Just deciding on what method I will use. Will have to start a new post when I make a start.

Cheers
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Hello Claudio.

The Router is the Milwaukee HD Router model 5625-29.. 3.5HP variable speed.

With regard to the stepdown transformer we had to have one made. I think that was around $450.00.
...

Thanks everyone....

Appreciate your comments.

I'll try switching off the Feed Rate override and see what happens...

Will let you know

cheers

Hello..

Using Mach3.

from my understanding G0's and Feedrates are totally independant?..

My router is set at 10,000 mm/Sec and when I run G0 it rapids at that speed regardless of what my...

marc.. Correct.. resolution is drivers etc... I was meaning accuracy...

as with any mechanical system when you incorporate additional components ie,. Belt, cogs etc you ALWAYS induce some...

Hello..

Just a couple of questions regarding the Promica kits.

I noticed the Ballscrews are not Double Nut or pre-loaded like the Syil Kits. Obviously there will be less resolution without the...

I agree with Handlewanker 100%.. You have to find a Niche market/Item to manufacture and sell. As HW said there are items suitable for the Home based business and you have an advantage with low...

Hello..

I currently have Gecko's 201 and was wanting to know if the DeskCNC software was compatible..... or do I need the Deskcnc controller?

Thanks

Moondog

Kipper..

I don't think the computer is running hot...

Yes Emergency Reset...... only at the start of the program and at the end....

Guys..

I have done the Optimisation routine awhile back so I don't think it is an issue with the computer.... It happens even on a few lines of code...

Thought I would bring this to the top again.... anybody have any ideads... I am sure the Button is there for a reason.

Hope you can help.

After about an hour of use when I select Cycle Start (even before machine moves) Mach2 triggers a RESET and then after the program has finished it then triggers another reset....

Thanks Gerry.. much appreciated...

maybe you can help with this...

At the end of my NC file I want to tell it to 'go home' which is x1000, y200, z100... tried to use M28 & M30 to no avail???
...

Gerry,

Apparently it is a well known issue.... above 100% it creates erratic moves...

Moondog

Hope someone can shed some light on this.

I have my manual tool change position at X0,Y0,Z120 machine moves to position correctly.

After that I hit Alt H for home position which is...