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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    I made a slight upgrade to the enclosure drains tonight. The perforated cover was getting full of chips, blocking drain back, and letting too many chips get through so I made some screen inserts...
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    So the machine is actually working well for once so I'm rolling with it. I replaced the encoder cables with 15 pin cables that hook up directly to the motors and my problems of the y axis faulting...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    The solder connections and questioning of the plug connection quality where things pass out of the control box is what I'm questioning. These hybrid motors have a vga style 15 pin connector coming...
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    Some good and bad of an update. I was able to get the axis all moving again and even made a part with the machine about 2 weeks ago. Thinking things were good to go, I attempted another part...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    I found some paired Nachi AC bearings on Ebay and ordered 2 sets at $25 each. They came with their own housings identical to my current X and Y parts but had a larger seal so I dropped them into the...
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    So I ended up with a dedicated desktop PC after not getting the laptop to boot up again. Picked up the one in the attached pic off Ebay for a good deal I thought. It seems to run faster than my...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Any particular model to check out?

    I was considering a full desktop/monitor/keyboard system from Ebay, refurbed, with windows 7 for $100-150 shipped. I don't need anything too special, just...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    So as to not think this build is dead, here is an update.

    My new fab area now has a sub-panel and the machine is under power again. I began tearing it down to check on the gib and angular contact...
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    Re: Chevalier Broken Y axis Ball Screw

    Late reply, but I ended up doing the modification you mentioned above--drilled the broken pieces, installed a dowel pin, and welded it back together.

    I've had to work on this machine probably 2-3...
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    I have used ebay sellers for a lot of my build--the most familiar one being linearmotionbearings2008, and also miss_my_car.

    For the mounts, screw locations, bearing blocks, etc. I attacked it one...
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    I had a feeling it may be restrictive, even being 25 micron. Definitely not running the same pressure household water would be. I'll look to switch to that next.

    The green bucket has holes...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    I put together what I thought could be my flood coolant setup. The PM-45 came with a 2-3ish gallon tank and 220v pump that I thought I could repurpose. Taking that and my kids sand bucket (I haven't...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Doors are finished, at least until any flaws show up. I glued on an overlapping piece of plastic in the center and was hoping for a clearer glue job. That didn't happen and it looked ugly so I added...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Just about done with the doors. I have a narrow strip to glue on that will overlap the middle gap, and then the top track needs to be bolted on.
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    Issues with the Haimer not setting the Z height was my fault-- didn't have tool heights active while zeroing.

    Materials are on order for the doors so I hope to start them in a week or two.

    In...
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    Re: RF45 (MSC branded) with Ajax retrofit

    Any more progress on the air cylinder draw bar? I think something like is next on my list and I like your custom washer cup. Everything else looks great too.

    Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
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    Whipped up a computer stand today that can swivel out of some scraps I had on hand....
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    Despite not having doors on yet, or finished with a coolant pump system, I had the urge to cut out something random with the mill. Glad I did because it shows I still have some slop to take care of...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Thanks! I'm sure very few know what the meaning is behind that plate-- removed it from the car this past spring when I sold it after a 17 year ownership.

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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Progress made on the enclosure today. Drains were permanently installed, guides for windows made and all panels were bolted together with sealer gasket. I purchased a harbor freight spot welder to...
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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    I did pre drill the holes-- might be able to see that in a previously posted pic. There's two drains all together, one on each side.

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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    Only a little progress on the enclosure-- hoping to wrap things up on a day off next week. Below is a pic of its current state.

    I also made the stamping / dimple die for the drains out of some...
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    Re: Chevalier Broken Y axis Ball Screw

    Just sent the SWI ball screw back today for a refund and will be looking into the options you provided or another provider. I did contact about 3 repair shops/suppliers via their online forms but...
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    Re: Chevalier Broken Y axis Ball Screw

    Since there's no replies, can anyone recommend a reliable custom ball screw supplier to remake this part then?
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    Chevalier Broken Y axis Ball Screw

    I'd like to get pointed in the correct direction for the following problem at my job.

    Currently we have an older model Chevalier knee mill that's been converted to 2 axis CNC with Proto-Trak Edge...
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    I've seen them, just not sure the overall cost of that style of system. If a standalone hydraulic system, I'm thinking maybe it could be a $250-300 total cost or even less.

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    Re: Looking to pull the CNC conversion trigger

    No new progress with the enclosure yet--been tied up with other projects such as rebuilding/reinstalling a motor in my wife's Subaru. Because of my automotive background, I've been curious about...
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    Wow, thanks that did it. Now to give it at try at work on Solidworks. I made some parts today getting by with 2d pockets but they left a ridge in the middle at the bottom of the pocket. My mistake--I...
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    Will the .f3d file be correct to use? I don't have the option to do anything with sharing under the file/save as drop down menu--it's not select-able.
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    Links of step and iges files.

    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_aM1tkhEwIoU2lZVWNwN2FxUzA


    https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_aM1tkhEwIoWlRGeUpsZzNMU0k
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