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Have a 5x10 Pro router at work. Centroid controller (Acorn) with NEMA 34 ClearPath servos. Been having an interesting time trying to get the turns ratio dialed in.

Started from the...

Yeah, definitely only a temporary solution - luckily the cutting forces these things can take is low enough that I can get away with using set screws - there's a little bit of play from the screw...

Ah ha! Much appreciated on the reply and pictures, and my apologizes for the late response - I've been swamped, too.

Solid, I get it now.

Now that I've got a better idea on what's going on,...

Just took that photo. X axis stepper, running the machine right now (literally) on a solid coupler I turned out of 6061 until a replacement shows up. I'm running 270oz-in steppers with KL-4030...

Based on the units on eBay the chucks are attached to the 'spindle' via a 3 hole pattern. 80mm 4 jaw chucks are commonly available - Might have to make up an adapter plate, but I can't see a reason...

Is there any chance I could convince you to take some more detailed pictures of the Z axis supports? I'm having a hard time understanding how the Z axis can move up and down with the router...

That's terrible - Thanks for the pictures, they'll never get any business from this board...

In this situation, lying about a 9001 cert would be better than actual compliance. 9001 is not so much...

To level the bed you could install a spoil board and mill it flat in relation to the spindle. That was my plan, however as of now the machine bed isn't too bad.

I've been thinking about the...

The solution in industry is usually independent of the controller - set and save your tool offsets, then use a tool holding system that displays an acceptable degree of repeatability.

Tormach has...

For my case in particular, I pulled the trigger on a 3040 due to the availability of a bare mechanical kit. Managed to scrounge up all the necessary electronics (besides the steppers & BOB) from...

That makes a lot more sense, considering everything else is metric - I picked up the same machine (frame kit + 300w spindle). Checked the bolt holes with a tap yesterday morning before leaving for...

Were the screws for the stepper motors threaded 10-32?

Haha, great solution if it got the job done. That kinda presents a chicken or the egg situation for me since you welded it - This part is for a MIG welder, it's pressed onto the end of the liner and...

Slitting saws, huh? That's quite an interesting idea. I've been wanting to pick up a slitting saw & arbor for my x2 for a while, seems handy. How do you hold it to the tool post? Does the saw tend to...

Hi Peter,

Thanks for the link. Looks about perfect for my application. I might pick up some inserts and see if I can't fab up my own holder. For $95 I can buy quite a bit of D2 steel.

-apt

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone had some suggestions on indexable tooling for the 7x10/12 etc., lathes for grooving operations? Attached is a part I'm making at the moment out of 360 brass....

I know this thread is pretty old, but it's still on the ffirst page and it might help someone from starting a new thread in the future:

Minalex out of NJ and Superior Metal Shapes, Inc. in CA both...

On closer inspection, I see that the Sieg lathes feature pass through chucks - For some reason I've never come across that bit of info. Well, I guess the only question is if I'm going to make a 2...

Hi all,

I purchased a Sieg X2 off Craigslist about 6 months ago - I realized that machining things out of metal was a lot more entertaining then printing them out of ABS and PLA.

Since then,...