cge77,
Here is a link that might get you on the right track. The shopbot forum has some talk of people rebuilding their own spindles. You might post your question there.
Colombo Spindle Rebuild...
Type: Posts; User: magma-joe
cge77,
Here is a link that might get you on the right track. The shopbot forum has some talk of people rebuilding their own spindles. You might post your question there.
Colombo Spindle Rebuild...
Liveoffroad,
Looks like you have been busy in your design process. Your table assembly looks very strong. I always find the design process the most fun part of a project.
I stumbled across this...
Sonic03cobra, I was interested in the gear reduction unit as well. I did a search and turned up this site. Unfortunately no gear reduction units for sale but they do offer some other parts.
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Quote; (There are plenty of home/small shop builders who seem to successfully pull off parallel linear bearing systems. One of which that comes to my mind from my research is all of the tables dnelso...
LiveOff-Road,
Welcome to the forum. Your dual drop table sounds like a fun build. I custom built the 1st (that I know of) Dynatorch Dual Drop table design in 2009. I already had a Dynatorch table...
Philbur, Its called a depth control control engraving system. It is an accessory for the spring loaded tool, adjustable by .001 depth and used for very soft metals. I don't have one so I can't...
Philbur, It sounds like you have been answering many of your own questions. Here are a couple of real world videos of the 2L engraving on a curved surface. As far as eliminating the 4th axis, I would...
The 2l is pricey but compared to a speeder it is a deal. Attached is 2 charts from 2L for RPMS and feed rates for different materials using a RIGID TOOL and then the 2L . It also explains how the...
2L Spring loaded engravers are the hot ticket. Since they are spring loaded the surface does not have to be flat and they engrave at 15 to 20 IPM at 2000 to 3000 rpm. I started to buy a a spindle...
Dnelso, very nice work on your tables. I like the linear rail design. By your pictures it does'nt appear that the square tube surface that you mount the linear rails to is machined. Just curious...
Txchevy,
Excellent job on your build. The floating adjustable rails work great. I arrived at the same conclusion you did during my build.
Magma-joe
Hack,
I have been looking at the Data cut plans and stumbled across your build. I found it very inspiring and it also answered many of my questions about the quality of the finished machine....
WSS,
Sorry to hear about the motor. I can see why you as well as Dynatorch switched to different motors. Its amazing that Animatics was not more accomodating for solving the motor issue. On the...
slammedxonair,
The ability to automaticly cut open profile lines without kerf compensation and lead ins is one of many new features in We-cim version 19. The new feature automaticly applies kerf...
WSS,
It sounds like you are describing the torch firing in mid air before it reaches the plate? I have encountered this before. At the time I was running Dynatorch's 2nd series torch slide (the 3"...
WSS,
Yes I would have to say the simularities between my custom built Dynatorch and their new XLR 8 Dual Dropside table are quite numerous....
I have been following your thread on your...
Miles,
Another issue that will cause the machine to shut down is a drop below minimum required air pressure at the plasma. If you are cutting with an 85 amp nozzle it requires a large volume of...
Toko,
I have been using We-cim software for the last 6 years with my Dynatorch machine. I bought it as a package with the cutting shop software. It has worked very well for me. It has paid for its...
WSS, Your water bladder looks like it works great! After reading one of Jim Colts posts on another forum about cutting aluminum on a water table using a bladder I decided it might not be safe for me...
WSS, like your table, your water tray and tank are first class. I am sure you are ready to get back to cutting as soon as possible. It is to bad the problem with your motors could not be solved. I...
WSS , I paid about $30.00 for a 12" piece of spur gear from GROB. It is working well for my machine. You can make the hole and hub any size you want and have extra to spare.
Steel Spur Gear -...
I have a water table as well. I keep the water level about 4" below the material when cutting. This works well enough @ 40 or 60 amps. However at 80 amps it gives quite a shower. I added a shield to...
Hworks,
Nice work on your table. It looks like you put plenty of thought into the design before you started. I like the idea of the gantry being able to travel past the end of the table. I wish I...
Millerswife,
Tell your husband, nice work on the table build! Look forward to seeing some more vids or pics once he gets up to speed.
Magma-joe
Millerswife,
Cutting expanded metal is not easy to do. The speeds must be just right and the torch height control must be OFF or a torch crash is a sure thing. Building a new table, learning how to...
Finally completed the hoist yesterday. I used a spring loaded electric cord reel to supply the power to the hoist and electric powered trolley. It works well keeping the slack out of the cord.
I...
WSS, sorry to hear about your motor. I have the earlier version 2315 series motors. Zero problems with over 5 years use now. I do know the maximum RPMS must be kept under a certain amount depending...
Edwardo, It sounds like you have been busy with your job, which is a good thing these days! I do miss the fork lift but the hoist does have some advantages when loading material. Do the the ceiling...
WSS, Yes, those are small footings to support the V track for the hoist. I finally finished the install yesterday. The hoist works better than I expected.
I am anxious to see your water table...
The Dynatorch forum has been pretty quiet lately. I thought I would post some more table updates to give it a boost.
With the economy doing poorly and the fork lift being sold last month I have...