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I have been moving my DT machine around also. I have finally got a direction and needed to get the machine located to load large sheets. When I built my shop I designed the floor plan for the machine...

Do be aware of the age of that first post. I would figure that is the post you are talking about.

I put a lot of effort out to keep the MechMate brand going. I hope to also move it forward to the next level time permitting. For now the structure of the brand is to be self supporting to allow a...

Re-Read that 540 spec. I think the spec is 0 to 3.5 amps per motor. No more.

http://www.geckodrive.com/upload/G540%20REV4%20MANUAL.pdf

Good doc on G540.

This is a build vs buy question. If you need to work now you may just want to purchase a machine turn key. If you will be making money with the box, the hasle of learning how to build it is not worth...

If you are wanting to get a tested kit, take a look at some of these and heed the advise that the poor can't aford to be cheap. Shop and be frugal of course, but spend a lot of time understanding...

PM Me and I can get you a Skate to make your own guide rails out of angle iron. I have them seperate from the whole parts kit. I also have other stuff as well.

I don't see where this can be adjusted on my IH Manual Mill. But I would figure the IH team will check to make sure the table is true. If the squareness is off you could face the table to make it...

Contact Grizzly. They may swap it out for you. Check your face plate and 4 jaw to make sure it is just the chuck.

Can you give an update on your VFD install?

You should also have PlasmaMate software. It also does letters very well.

Mike

That's awesome !!!

Routing steel - I agree no way for sure. You would need a good rigid Mill for that.

But I know folks are doing aluminium routing but the max cycle is about 20 thou. So it is a slow process.

I...

Check out

http://www.mechmate.com

It is a full size steel construction table that can do drilling operations.

Some are even using the machine to route aluminium. Just making small passes....

I have no relation to this company just answering the question here.

Try to find one of these (hard to do because people wont give them up) or they have a lease program I think.
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Looks great !!!

Windows Live Movie Maker is free and easy to use.

Free on Youtube. 8 minute limit.

Take look at the MechMate

http://www.mechmate.com

Great plans (Free of course) and all the info you need to build the machine online.

rghmachine

The dust collector has a lot going on down inside. While it is buildable it has a lot of baffles you don't see right off and chambers to direct air flow on the sides. I went to DT and...

THe Cannon FS-200 is a great little digital machine. I user it and Windows Live Movie Maker to do videos.

A little time and a USB cable is all you need.

YouTube- G0602 Tool Post Setup Part...

Check out my thread. You need to pay attention to Air and Smoke collection.
I second the laser site. I cut as much free hand as I do CNC and it really helps lining things up and for doing "dry...

Rick - Leon Would know this as he is part of the DT Team.

I use the DT program and their tag along software Plasmamate ALL the time to Draw plates and cutouts right at the table.

I do the work...

I have the IH machine with a VFD and a DRO. The motor is a 3 phase (VFD) motor.

Note the size of the collar on the IH and the MTW device compaired to all the others. This helps the rigidity of...

What Up Greg !!!

Ditto on the super (Not really needed by me much) support from the DT team !!!

Leon helped me get blower setup working with the DT software. This was an operator/installer...

You can grab one of these

http://www.factorymation.com/s.nl/it.A/id.4205/.f

or something close here

http://www.factorymation.com/s.nl/sc.2/category.4845/.f

that will be a better choice...

YouTube- Dynatorch Fast Move

No the original machines used this cross drive on all single X axis drive machines. The drive side has two gear racks and one single motor. This motor is enough to...

:o All Cleeen Now :o

Here are some shots of my machine.

So what changes will need to be made in the software for the new gear rack? I know the steps will increase.

2340L5

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-2340L5.230-1/p705.html

Air Dryer

http://www.aircompressorsdirect.com/Ingersoll-Rand-DS15/p771.html

My system runs fine and keeps...

magma-joe

I read you whole thread this morning as I am thinkning of upgrading my DT to the 24 tooth pinion and dual drive setup. I also have the 2315D motors. Where did you get the Motor for your...

Air as you know is almost as important as the torch itself. Bite the bullet and get a good compressor and and air dryer. Your whole shop will appreciate it !!
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