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    I have the 24k water cooled spindle for my 1100...

    I have the 24k water cooled spindle for my 1100 and really like it. It uses the same VFD Drive as the standard spindle and comes with programing dongles for both the Hi-Speed and standard spindle....
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    Same problem here! I started replacing my burned...

    Same problem here! I started replacing my burned connectors yesterday.

    I am using an XT60 for the power input and an MR60 for the motor leads. The wire leads are soldered to the pads on the rear...
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    Likely that the speed control poteniometer...

    Likely that the speed control poteniometer windings are dirty. A spritz of contact cleaner inside the back case while turning the knob may set it right.
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    Very nice job on the repair. This RA head appears...

    Very nice job on the repair. This RA head appears to be of the same construction as the one I have coming to me. I can see how shortening the clamp tube would allow the collet to fully seat.
    ...
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    Your price was right! I ended up buying an...

    Your price was right!

    I ended up buying an open box new unit for $460USD so if I start hacking on it I would like to get it right the first time.

    Any insight would be much appreciated.

    gary
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    I think that the 3-3/8" quill is too short on the...

    I think that the 3-3/8" quill is too short on the 1100 spindle to allow the R8 adapter to fully seat in the spindle taper. If this is true, the drawbar can not be tightened and the RA head will be...
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    Re: Bridgeport style right angle drive

    I know that this is an old thread but I am going to give it a shot.

    I plan to boldly go where you have already been and mount a Gem Power Right Angle Head to my 1100. Do you have details and...
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    Re: X axis is off center

    YAWN!!
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    This has not remotely been my experience with...

    This has not remotely been my experience with Tormach.

    Recently had a Drive burn off the connector (common issue), called and had two spares in route Next Day that afternoon.

    gary
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    I should have called! Mine was SIGNIFICANTLY more...

    I should have called! Mine was SIGNIFICANTLY more than free.

    gary
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    Mine is about the same vintage. I lived with it...

    Mine is about the same vintage. I lived with it for years.
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    I have had my PDB for quite a while. When I...

    I have had my PDB for quite a while. When I received it, I noticed the thread fit on the spindle flange nut was very loose. Loose to the point that I felt it might strip when it was tightened. Even...
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    I have had this type random Z Axis failure also....

    I have had this type random Z Axis failure also. Mine turned out to be the Z Axis motor driver or more correctly the motor connector on the board. In my experience the power connectors on the drive...
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    I use Sterling Toggle Clamps for thin parts....

    I use Sterling Toggle Clamps for thin parts. These are designed to hold lithograph plates in printing presses. Drill a 3/8 diameter hole drop in the clamp and tighten.

    Gary
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    Re: 1100 Motor Bearings

    Yeah, easy to get used to. The water chiller is the loudest part of the system.

    gary
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    1100 Motor Bearings

    I have been running my 1100 for 7 or 8 weeks using my High Speed Spindle and have gotten quite used to the whisper quiet 24k RPM no load spindle noise.

    I needed to use the ATC for a short run of...
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    I would second that. I use Fenners on just about...

    I would second that. I use Fenners on just about everything.
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    The eccentric bolt is used to center the slotted...

    The eccentric bolt is used to center the slotted bracket on the bottom of the drawbar cylinder on the flanged collar on the end of the spindle.

    Do not allow the slotted bracket to drag on the...
  19. Don't want to irrate the problem but is the door...

    Don't want to irrate the problem but is the door interlock switch circuit working on the head access door?

    Pardon me if this has been asked but seems like a place to start. If the switch opens,...
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    I have had my spindle in and out many times...

    I have had my spindle in and out many times changing from the normal 5,140 rpm spindle to the high speed 24,000 rpm spindle. The fit between the spindle OD and the casting bore is very good and very...
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    Don't know, guess it's time to call the boys in...

    Don't know, guess it's time to call the boys in the Great White North.
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    Anyone added Servos to Series 2/3 1100

    I have another driver connector trying to smoke a 3 phase drive on the Y-Axis.

    Have been considering retroing to the Servo Kit. Anyone actually done this surgery?

    gary
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    Cool! Very nice looking job, what material...

    Cool!

    Very nice looking job, what material was used to print the boot?

    Gary
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    PC prints well but requires much higher...

    PC prints well but requires much higher temperatures. Usually 260 to 300 C for me but it is good stuff, about the same or a little better strength than nylon BUT more difficult to print.

    PC prints...
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    I use lots of small magnets in 3D Printed...

    I use lots of small magnets in 3D Printed Assemblies.

    I find that a snug fit, as in finger tight with water thin ACC adhesive works very well. I would share your concerns with a press fit.

    I...
  26. Re: Spiral Fluting A 17" Rifle Barrel With 4th Axiz

    I have had this happen when the backlash between the ring gear and worm is too tight. In my case the motor was actually skipping steps. I mistakenly thought that the adjustment had to be VERY tight....
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    Re: Some days are worse than others

    Nothing like that has happen at my debris haven BUT I can say with absolute authority that an Edge Finder is not rated to 5140rpm. I have yet to find the end, there is just a lonesome looking spring...
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    If better can also be read as easier then the...

    If better can also be read as easier then the answer is yes. You can sneak up on a hole with a boring head and make it any size you want but it can be a bit tedious.

    Gary
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    Re: Floating Reamer Holder

    I bore first to be sure that I have a straight hole located in the right position. I you just ream a drilled hole, the reamer will likely follow the axis of the drilled hole which may or may not be...
  30. Re: Believable negative review of Tormach company support and product quality

    Ray,

    If you like the results from Cura, you need to check out Simply3D. It is not free but it is powerful. Things like being able to manipulate support and being able to modify printing parameter...
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