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I am looking into purchasing a Boring Head, with an MT3 arbor to suit a Hafco HM50 mill. I do not do a lot with this machine, budget is tight, so do not want to lose an arm and/or leg getting one....

Nicely laid out PDF Ray, thanks.
I do frequent AlloyAvenue Network at present, as I am gearing up to do some casting as well. Only looking at aluminum at present.
Didn't realise you were an Aussie...

Hi Ray and nice to see another HM52 thread, though I only have the HM50, it is still very interesting reading.

Would be great if you can include a bit about the casting as well. Sounds like you...

PM sent, thanks

Yes ok, I can do that bit; how do you do the rest? Do you have a youtube tutorial or something to complete a gear?

Cheers

I have a Hafco HM-50 Metal Master, which I am planning to convert to CNC.
I often cruse through the auctions looking for good deals and as I will be needing a computer PC/Laptop to run the CNC from,...

Oligopolies if I am hijacking your thread garylb only asking as I think it adds to the topic and happy to edit/delete.

I guess this is something I do need to learn a little about,...

G'day dj and no I do not mind.

I found the machines through Slattery Auctions

If it's a case of the coolant separating, can you set the coolant pump up so it cycles over, only put the nossle into a return hose, or could you add a small agitator to the tank. Connect it to a...

G'day Bernie and thanks for the reply, I will definitely send you a PM. I know very little about machining full stop and EDM has had me wondering just how it works. I saw your other post, looking for...

After hunting around the auctions, I have managed to pick myself up a 240V Hafco Metal Master HM-50 milling machine for $2500.00. My plan is to first learn some basics before I convert it to a CNC....

G'day cnc3678
I am also new to the CNC forums and have only recently bought both a Hafco HM-50 mill with rotary vice, arbors etc and Hafco AL-960 digital lathe at auction $5000 for both. I was...

G'day chich2, can I congratulate you on your machine's developments, your efforts to post a very concise how to here on CNC, and more importantly, your efforts to help those that have requested it....

G'day chich2, can I congratulate you on your machine's developments, your efforts to post a very concise how to here on CNC, and more importantly, your efforts to help those that have requested it....

Hi and thanks for the reply me2. No I have not cast at all, that's why I said "When I start casting, and the main reason I am going to try, is that I need to cast some gearbox casings."

Almost...

Hi all and another dumb question from me.

When I start casting, and the main reason I am going to try, is that I need to cast some gearbox casings. Now I have read how thin castings can be...

Gee, thanks Rowbare. I tried doing some searches, but could not find much, I will check out those links.

I was thinking I could also cast my own brass rod, but with the spline already cast into...

Hi all, I am wondering if it is possible to make a round spline broach. The broach is to form an inner spline on a brass gear approximately 20mm thick (still working on the finer points).
Gears...

Thanks Mike, I had realised I put my question in the wrong place and contacted the moderator.
At present I have located an old 07 HAFCO RF31 Metal Master and am now looking at the costs/setup of...

I know this is an old thread but am curious about a few things with the RF31 as I have just found one for sale here in Australia.
Edit: I just had a look at the linked manuals and they are for...

G'day, I am looking for someone to help me learn and setup, with a small (metal work) cnc in Rye, Victoria, Australia.

Information on training courses in the local area (Frankston, Mornigton)...

The main purpose of the post is to see what peoples opinions are in regard to equipment needed from their own experience, as well as their preferences for mills in the hobbies sizes.
I have had a...

Ok, newbie here and I plan to buy a small CNC and set up a small work space for it, I will need to be able to do gears as well as spline shafts, so I assume a forth axis will be needed. I will also...

Some Youtube Videos of the ATC in action, as well as the setup steps;

Prototype Automatic Tool Changer for Tormach PCNC 1100

This is a pre-production ATC unit for the Tormach PCNC 1100

ATC...

Thanks for the link Neil, looks like an easy enough mod to get the extra length.

Also thanks for the heads up on the forum name, I will have to contact a moderator to see if they can change it.
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Hi guys, I am very new to all this and have a couple of questions if you do not mind.

I have a couple of designs on Solidworks that I am wishing to take to the next stage.
Model one will be...