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    Re: CNC LATHE RETROFIT From the ground up!

    Hi Guys, I tried using linuxcnc before and had a hell of a time trying to figure it all out... :( I didn't get much help either....

    I have a csmio IP/A which I starting wiring it up too. The csmio...
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    CNC LATHE RETROFIT From the ground up!

    Hello WORLD!

    So, I have been retrofitting machines for 8+ years. I have felt a sense of neglect to the community that has helped me so much, so I want to return the favors.

    I purchased a...
  3. I have a steeltailor portable cnc control head for sale

    Hello I have a steeltailor control board with screen for sale, working great, I just upgraded the control, if anyone wants it, let me know! :D
  4. Thread: Emco Turn 220 P

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    Re: Emco Turn 220 P

    LOL AWESOME!
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    Re: CHNC 2 to Mach 3 Conversion questions!

    Hello

    So regarding your boards, if u mean the drive cards which run run the motors then u can only if the accept step and did if theyou take a voltage +-10 or 12 volts then u will have to get a...
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    Re: CHNC 2 to Mach 3 Conversion questions!

    Hello everyone been awhile sorry, I moved to Denver and put the machines off for a while, I'll be getting back into them shortly,

    What was your question about chnc to mach 3?
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    Re: Z axis Cold start issues!

    Thanks guys, well the z axis has a resolver not an encoder.... I tried the SetZ and that seems to work for now, I tried your version shovel head and it still jumped when I hit ENTER after I put in CS...
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    Z axis Cold start issues!

    Hello, I am trying to get the z axis to cold start properly and its acting weird.

    I jog the Z axis to the tab, then I enter CS in (Enter Next Command). Once I do this, the Z axis will literally...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Hey Everyone! Short update..

    I got it all working! I had to replace one of the linear trucks under the table, it was a ***** to do....I had to remove the table from the saddle, and Once I say the...
  10. Re: Hardinge CHNC II SP Conversion to Mach 3 Step by Step

    Hey Hey Everyone! :) So I have been making great progress so far...I had to rebuild some things on my fadal here http://www.cnczone.com/forums/fadal/215580-1997-fadal-vmc-15-mach-3-retrofit-2.html
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  11. Thread: Emco Turn 220 P

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    Re: Emco Turn 220 P

    Cool buddy, I don't like stick welding for sheetmetal, its fairly good for large structural steel though....
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    Re: Emco Turn 220 P

    Hey buddy, did u stick weld that?!?, u have to first start on the solid surface with a good ground, then work your way onto the floated piece, bad connection can mess it up. Also I will be updated my...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Hi Deano, cool stuff ;) I ordered a new resolver, as I can't even run the spindle without having a the axes homed.... :( I should receive it next week, ill put it on, power it up and let its rip :)
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Thanks Deano ;)
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    I will be inspecting all the rails and trucks.

    Hey Slowlearner, do you know who may have some of the linear rail trucks? Just incase I need to replace them...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Thanks slow learner and Deano.

    The thrust bearings and linear rails would be my first priority also. Now that I have confirmed that the control still works.

    One of the Thrust bearing caps came...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    I will use the existing control for now and see how she works out.

    I have to fix the thrust bearings, I am pretty sure the slop if about 0.005" or more in the Y and maybe 0.002" in the X. I know...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Cool, thanks for the tip with the power on time, and such. Tomorrow I am back in the shop painting the final walls and ceiling. Then Ill put my RPC together nicely, and then run proper power back to...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    So what kind of tolerances where you able to hold? Where did you find out how many hours were on the machine within the control?

    Thanks

    Mike
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Nice machine, im kind of on the border about not having that front enclosure of yours...I hate getting coolant on me or on the floor....how much did you pick it up for?

    HAHAH I too had to...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Also what kind of machine do you have? got any pics? vids?
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Deano, could I see your tool change atc macro? Mach 3

    Also, which motion controller did you use? Plain old PP? ethernet SS? DSPMC? etc...
    The reason being is that the closed loop DSPMC and CSMIO...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Hello Deano, do you have the format 2 post processor for mastercam? If so, could you e-mail it to me? Or point me to where I can get it?

    I was learning linuxcnc for awhile but that was such a pain...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Hi LSM, this fadal is not setup for 4th or 5th axis, only 3 drive cards, perhaps in the controller yes... But I dont do any 4/5 axis work anyways. This is just hobby stuff for me ;D

    I did take off...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Hi LSM, this fadal is not setup for 4th or 5th axis, only 3 drive cards. But I dont do any 4/5 axis work anyways.

    I did take off all the covers to see how eveything is doing. Like I said I...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    To answer and earlier statement, about converting to single phase, I read this in the manual, but you de rate the spindle power and motors to 60%. This is not what I would like.

    And that rotary...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Thanks Vert and Scruz,

    I called Flashcut, and they require an entire retrofit with new drives and motors, because they can not inferface existing motors and drives. The DSPMC and CSMIO can, but...
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    Re: 1997 Fadal VMC 15 to Mach 3 retrofit

    Haha, such lovely responses...

    First off, no one really told me what was wrong with it, this is all me figuring it out. The only thing they mentioned was the table slop.

    Do your research before...
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    ;) it was a great deal, but as you can see I have...

    ;) it was a great deal, but as you can see I have a lot of work to get it clean and running ;)
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    nice work! Im gonna retro a vmc 15 soon :)

    nice work! Im gonna retro a vmc 15 soon :)
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