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thanks for the leads - I did rebore one , one is damaged
I really appreciate the reply

I'm upgrading an older Vectrax cnc Big Bridgeport style mill.
I bought the Nema 42 kit from AutomationTechnologies.
Nema 42 motors are 3/4" bore. and the original pulleys are smaller.
I have L...

Just in case you didn't know the adjustable angle Bridgeport Quill Master fits the Tormach 1100 giving you multiangle milling capacity.
The heavier 90 degree attachment doesn't fit but the Quill...

It makes sense - I'll set up a test on the bench tonight and use diodes on the two 12v legs
Thanks !

It would be easier if I had a 12vdc charging system - but I don't.
The machine is 24vdc.
Thanks for the idea though - I'm hoping there's something like that I missed.
If I didn't need both...

First this is a scrap magnet on an excavator so AC is unavailable.

I have a single 24volt charging source of 70 amps linked to four batteries (8D's) as buffers. I need to feed both 12 and 24 VDC...

I am trying to select an induction heating machine to use for general shop work.
I’ll primarily be using on steel alloys in masses of under a pound.
There is a wide variety of wattage ranges and...

Thank you - that helps and i'll try the bypass.
Guy

I'm looking for guidance on tracking down the cause of this error message M-13=0 Estop Overtravel ABZ .
I'm resetting a machine i bought used and transported across the country. It was operating...

I have a three axis machine made for loading samples in a spectrograph.
All axis motors are Maxon 145564. The electronics are missing.
I need to find a spec sheet so I can source drivers and build...

Hey thanks to both of you guys. I am using an old Plasmacam table so i'm sure the software is out of date. I'll look for link segments and try a different export. FYI i have tried to find and join...

Most of my problems have been traced to the parallel port interface. I bought a reader that displays the output signals to try and figure it out. My general conclusion as a rank amateur is I have had...

I have exported the files as a dxf from Plasmacam then imported into Aspire but there are tons of open vectors . I tried joining the vectors and changing the tolerance but can't seem to get them all....

Thanks John,
I have a pmdx-111 parallel port monitor that shows me what pins are logic hi. I'm not running through the switches to eliminate them as a possible problem.
Pins 10 and 15 operate as...

I was advised to set the jumper on the c-10 to pull down and use the 5V and input pin as the connection for the estop and other limits. In the Mach 3 config I set the pins and active lo.
It works...

I eliminated the chip shields very early in using my Tormach because they were always in the way. I use vinyl strips from strip doors attached with magnets that i can pop on anywhere the coolant or...

The machine is running fine on 3 axis but the next step is setting up limits, home, and estop.
I am using a C-10 breakout board and have it jumpered for both inputs and outputs.
I planned on using...

This is a cnc router build. The four motors are up and running fine. I've cut and everything appears to be ok so the outputs are working fine and the board is enabled.
My problem is connecting...

Thanks so much PhxArtGuy!
It's exactly what I needed. I just received the reed switch from Miller so I'll be finishing the wiring tonight.
Thanks again.
Guy

I am trying to hook up my Miller Spectrum 2050 and need help making the last three connections. Torchmate doesn't have support for the Miller so I'm hoping that somebody out there can help. I need...

it's the weekend and I'm trying to finish assembling my new Torchmate 4X4

1) the automatic height adjustment head has two wires and a nylon connector. Where do they connect ?

2) Page 166...

Have you found any source to help understand the 802c I need help also.

I edited lines and determined that movement in the Z axis is setting the alarm.The program seems to execute normally without the z moves. Can anyone step me through finding the software limits? I...

I haven't timed it but i'd guess about 10 seconds with a G0 command. I can time it if it's important. By the way it adds a lot of capability.

I need someone who understands the 802C in a lathe application to email for help on getting this up and running. I run Mach 3 on my other machines and I am getting discouraged with my slow progress....

This is on a Mathews Precision lathe running a 802c controller. The following program:

G94 G90 G70
G23 G54 G64
M3 S200
G0 x-.25
G0 z-5.5
G1 x-1.25 F2
G1 z -6.0 F2
M5

Eureka - It's running!
Thanks very much to both of you for your patience and help.
I was doing several things wrong which you pointed out.

Merry Christmas and thanks for the help. Now I can...

Thanks for the idea - i'll check it out.

Mike,
On the program you posted I have a couple questions

n2 G00 G40 G54 G64 F400 G70 G90 G95

A) will the controller use the F400 feed rate as 4...

I took a break and finished a 12ga/45-70 side by side I was putting together. I'll dive back in when i get off work tomorrow. Thanks for asking.

Thank you Mike,

You're right - I was at work- I rushed through this from memory and shouldn't have. M1 obviouly doesn't translate to G1

Thanks for taking the time to respond and give an...