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I have been using the Huanyang vfd for my 2.2kw spindle on my wood router for quite some time now and have not had any problems with it.
I have a lathe that I am thinking of putting a 2hp 3 phase...

Wow this is an amazing project. What software did you use to create the CAD drawings. Are the CAD drawings available or for sale?

I sent an e-mail to OmioCNC asking for the specs for the spindle and this is the response I got:

Spindle: 220V AC, three-phase (must be powered by VFD, absolutely can not directly connect it to...

I ordered The X6-2200 Today. I am getting just the frame and spindle. I already have a smooth stepper ESS and stepper motors and computer with mach3. I got the frame and spindle for $1400 USD by...

Put some prices on your web site and I might spend some time there.

I read allot of posts on the fourm that suggest lapping of the ways.
I thought it sounded like a good idea so I went looking for some lapping compound. Newman tools was suggested many times so I...

I'll be watching this thread with great intrest. Where do you plan on mounting the rails, front back or sides? Are you going to have some machining done on the column to mount the rails.

I don't remember what size it was. Something between 2x3 and 3x4 inches. It was a piece of scrap that I got for my favorite price: $0.00.

I haven't started yet. I put so much time into converting the x3 that I had to take a break. I am going to get back at it this weekend and I will put some limit switches on and make an edge finder. I...

I guess I don't really know since I never used one with the screws on that side. But I guess the potential problem is that the impact could cause the set screws to make small dents in the tool thus...

Nice looking job, but I think you put the holding screws on the wrong side.

Have to agree with this!

Well I got a bit involved in my project and didn`t take any more pictures or videos until I got all 3 axis functional. So here it is now with all three axis working. I haven`t cut anything with all ...

In this video I am cutting a deep slot in the same part. Mach3 is controling both the x axis and the z axis.
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With the x and z axis both working. I could use them when making the parts for the Y axis. In this video the X and Z axis are controled by Mach3 and I am moving the Y axis by hand.
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It didn't take long to get it working on the mill. I left the end of the ballscrew floating for now. It will be one of my first CNC projects to make an bearing holder for the end of the ballscrew,...

I assembled my x axis stuff and tested before I installed it on the mill.

Mill X axis :: Xvertical.mp4 video by SmoggyTurnip - Photobucket

Mill X axis :: Xtest.mp4 video by SmoggyTurnip -...

I managed to get my ballnut back on the screw. It was late last night when I did this and it took about 1 hour to get the nut back on the screw. And as soon as I had it on I realized that I put the...

Oops - wrong attachment.

This is the test fitting. I think its just might work.

I squared up another piece of aluminium and mada a motor mount.

This is how they go together.

Another similar bearing retainer was made out of the smallest piece of aluminum. A relief is cut into both bearing retainers so that only the outer race of the bearing is in contact with the...

This is how the screw fits into the retainer. That washer thing that I made only comes in contact with the bearing inner race and the ball screw. A relief was cut in it so it does not contact the...

Made a part from one of the pieces of aluminum that I call X bearing retainer 1.

I machined the end of the X ball screw using my g0602 lathe.

I cut up a piece of aluminum.

That's encouraging. I did machine the drive end of my screw on the weekend but I didn't get to trying to put the nut back on yet. A couple more evenings work making the motor mounts, bearing...

I THINK i have everything I need to complete the conversion of my X3 mill from manual to CNC. I hope to have it finished within a month or so. I have the z axis done now and have been using it for a...

I am 99.9% sure that I did not lose any balls when I disasembled the screw. Chai is going to send me 100 balls free (except I have to pay $12.00 shipping)