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  1. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Re: XZero CNC

    No you need to mount the spindle directly to the machine. It doesn't come with any brackets however it does have 4 tapped holes and a keyed slot on the back face.

    It's quiet when compared to a...
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    Re: XZero CNC

    I bought the 2.2 kw /3 hp. Highly recommended it

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    I have the dual bear version of that spindle. Exact part number I'd have to check. Bought it through George. Great spindle however when it's really cold needs more inrush current to start since the...
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    Re: XZero CNC

    Thompson metric precision Neff ball screws 25-10 on x and y and 20-5 on z

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    Re: XZero CNC

    I'm accurate across the entire y axis within 0.001". I can post a video on youtube later. I used the same design as George but used high precision THK linear bearing blocks and rails and Thompson...
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    I posted those pictures which are hard to see because this is George's thread. Honestly for the hassle and price and everything else just go with Georges machine. I'm just too anal and paid a lot...
  7. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Re: XZero CNC

    Hey chris,
    I redesigned a raptor for my personal use. Well I feel my machine is better than the one that George sells, I paid easily 3 times the price and the benefits in terms of tolerances are not...
  8. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Interesting!!!

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    I found the problem last night. Turns out the home position was set in machine coordinates to a position not on my table so every time I finished a program it would end up tuning to the end of the...
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    Re: XZero CNC

    Hey everyone. . Quick question for you all. I started making a simple fence picket with one 2d contour.. I'm using hsmexpress for solid works. . Love the integration for cam programming. The machine...
  11. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Re: XZero CNC

    Should have been an attached photo
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    Re: XZero CNC

    What size hole or hose connection is it? Also what is the distance from where it mounts on the teknomotor to the outside face that holds the brushes? I may not have the same clearance as you do...
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    Hey George, do you have any dust boots for the teknomotors anf what do they cost? I didn't see it on your website
  14. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Re: XZero CNC

    I made my own version of the raptor machine taking many concepts direct from George. Here is what I did on my z axis. I have just over 10" of travel.286416

    I made my own version of the raptor...
  15. Thread: XZero CNC

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    This is great. Thanks for posting this George.
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    Re: Place to order CNC parts in Canada

    Hey guys,
    Can you suggest a good place that I can order CNC router bits from within canada. I am particularly looking for a flycutter with inserts to perform nice surfacing finishing/spoilerboards....
  17. Thread: Name of club

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    Re: Name of club

    Newmarket. ontario. Basically designed and built a CNC router working on the little things to get it cutting parts now :) Hoping to meet others in the area.
    Cheers
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    Table top clamping and Spoilerboards?

    Hello everyone,
    Quick question for you all, I built my own version of George's Raptor (you should all just buy it from him as building it yourself even as an engineer costs double ;). ) I did...
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    Re: I NEED HELP PLEASE!

    Have you considered the Torchmate product line from Lincoln Electric. I received a few quotes for a couple models in around your budget for a 4x4' complete but that was maybe 2 or 3 years ago now. I...
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    Mach3 setup help

    Hello everyone. I recently designed and built my own version of a CNC sold here on cnczone. The machine is mechanically assembled for the most part. I want to setup mach3 and limit switches prior to...
  21. Thread: XZero CNC

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    me? renderings but never physical pictures. I...

    me? renderings but never physical pictures. I cannot post pictures of our process, would be against company policy
  22. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Laser welding or cutting? You would need to be a...

    Laser welding or cutting? You would need to be a lot closer to the part. What type if laser is it and what are the optics its running. Hard to believe the Z-axis will be sufficient for that.
    ...
  23. Thread: XZero CNC

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    George, Im still interested in a techno 2.7hp...

    George,
    Im still interested in a techno 2.7hp double bearing spindle. What is the latest deal?
    Cheers
    Rob
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    George, Im still interested in a techno 2.7hp...

    George,
    Im still interested in a techno 2.7hp double bearing spindle. What is the latest deal?
    Cheers
    Rob
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    Thanks Andy, Ill check it out! Cheers Rob

    Thanks Andy,
    Ill check it out!
    Cheers
    Rob
  26. Thread: XZero CNC

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    Take it apart and bring it to a place that can...

    Take it apart and bring it to a place that can anodize it. Only thing is you'll have to re-align everything. Orange anodizing looks sweet too
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    George, Your 100% right which is why I changed...

    George,
    Your 100% right which is why I changed it to this
    http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t212/PADRINO_MACORETTA/MacorettaCNC2.jpg
    ...
  28. Thread: XZero CNC

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    I just wanted to add a note for those reading...

    I just wanted to add a note for those reading this forum.

    I have researched and seen many different CNC machines on the market, XZero cnc seems to be extremely well constructed and value for your...
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    Im making a similar machine however what did you...

    Im making a similar machine however what did you do for electronic controls and drivers? Do you use limit or home switches? Do you have a touch tool and how does it all work?
    I know that is a huge...
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    any recent updates/pics?

    any recent updates/pics?
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