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I didn’t look at your new choice yet, but if you are looking for a very lightweight linear guide, check this out.
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Bishop-Wisecarver’s DualVee linear guide systems have the advantage of being...

I didn't say that Mitsubishi / Mazak controller could not do 5 axes work. However, the Vortex uses only the hybrid Fanuc / Mazak controller for a reason, and I have it on good authority that it was...

Typo: undersigned = undesired

elitechicken,
I was thinking about the rack and pinion you chose and it makes me wonder about the accuracy needed in an application like routering wood. I would like you to consider this point:...

Oh yeh, even though I think Mazak would not retrofit your machine with one of their controllers, about 3 to 5 time a year they build a new custom machine using Fanuc controls. Some customers just...

I like the Z. I personally like H-profile linear guides, because they bolt down to a surface and do so in regular intervals, but your Z is reasonably short and stout, so I think it looks fine.

ger21, that's pretty much what I'm talking about, although Mazak, Mitsubishi, Funuc, and I believe Siemens all have something that allows you to correct in + and - directions. There is basically a...

Al, what I'm talking about is more on the control software side; the dual axis compensation function / procedure creates a matrix map of the plane you are working with and offsets the axes based on...

I just downloaded and looked it over, it sounds like the guy knows something. Good looking out, thedave.
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Maybe one day, I'll try again, but I'll do so with a clear head, not like a teenage boy...

Here is the story floating around Mazak: Mazak had their sights set on making a great conversational control, however, they didn’t want to reinvent the wheel as far as electrics were concerned. They...

When cutting aluminum you will have more tool pressure then if you are cutting say MDF, so given the size of your machine you will deflect too much to do machined aluminum parts any real justice.
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I agree with everything sirsmash said, but whatever you do, keep your overhead as low as possible. I used to have a shop, and when things were good, I got a bigger shop, I bought professional CAD...

Keep in mind that these are Mitsubishi manuals and although the Mazak control is made by Mitsubishi, it is somewhat different, mainly in regard to software, although sometimes there are minor...

You asked specifically about Mazak Nexus, which is mostly Mitsubishi hardware and heavily modified Mitsubishi software. Mazak has enough on their hands trying to keep things straight on their core...

My first thoughts are: looks like a fairly nice machine, why not use servos instead of steppers? Also, I would opt to hide the linear guides underneath the framework, this helps eliminate buildup. I...

Try these links, in order, they are: Operators manual (15Meg file), Hardware Maintenance Manual (.7Meg file), Connection Manual (5Meg file).

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Try this link, if it doesn’t work, I’ll give you the individual links to the three manuals listed: programming, maintenance and connections.
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I'm also trying to help you reason through this. Is this the first time you have tried to operate the machine? Obviously, if you ran the machine with no issues the day before and you don’t think your...

Try this link, see pg 45, 46…
http://www.meau.com/Files/BNP-B2057.PDF
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In the mean time, I’m guessing you either just hooked this machine up or did some electrical work, because the manual...

That's the servo amp number, isn’t it? I think I have that exact manual, but I can’t find the cable to my ext HD where it’s stored and I have an appointment this morning. I can get it to you, but it...

That round thing on the motor looks like an encoder to me. An encoder is a device that tells your control exactly where the motor is rotationally and how fast it’s turning; some of them even keep...

It could be anything 24 48 or even 90VDC. It's motor specific. What is the make and model of your motor?

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You need to provide them with some information, bla bla bla.
I was not...

Old Mazak Slant 50 with a Fanuc 5T control
OD threads cut well, but when it cuts ID threads, the pitch is wrong, i.e. trying for 20TPI, getting 24TPI
Using G76 for both ID and OD.
As far as I...

Do you still have the K30? Are the motors round or square?
If I'm not mistaken the Motoman K30 came out with the ERC controller and had round motors, later when the MRC controller came out, they...

I just checked out the site and saved it in my favorites. Heck, I'm willing to accept that my info is outdated.

Yes you can go with a so-called zero backlash acme, but then you are less efficient than a regular acme, and the torque is going to vary greatly depending on where you are on the length. This is true...

You have to be more specific on the controller, Mitsubishi, what? It's a little tricky to find their manuals on line, but I've been able to download several. You tell me exactly what control and I'll...

If it is at all possible to run one shaft to both pinions and use one motor. Perhaps it is physically impossible to do this, if that’s the case then excuse my post. If not, read on: A stepper, being...

Since you said router, I will assume you are cutting wood. The only problem using a lead screw is tool pressure. When the z-axis tool pressure spikes higher than the weight of your z-axis...