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Rubes, were you able to finish the CNC conversion. If so, how didi it finally turn out? I still haven't had any luck finding a kit or plans to convert mine.

Michael

A while ago, I also wanted to convert a mini mill to CNC. I started with a Sieg X2D because of the larger table and I found a good deal on a used machine. I purchased plans for an X2 CNC conversion...

Sorry it has taken so long to get back with you.

I would be happy to provide a copy of the XML file Syil of America sent to me - if I knew how to post files.

Okay, I think I found it - I...

I did a break-in procedure for the spindle bearings. I started at the lowest speed I could get (about 200 rpm) for 10 minutes in each direction then doubled the speed in each direction for 5 minutes...

I will try that out tomorrow. I am also going to do the spindle bearing break in procedure called for in one of the bigger Grizzly bench mills (G0935) to see if that will get things loosened up.

I have run into another issue. The spindle seems pretty noisey for a belt driven spindle. I took the spindle belt covers off and took off the belt. The spindle bearings sound pretty dry. There is...

So then I still need to move the Z Axis hard limit trigger finger down to increase the Z Axis travel past the 160/170mm it is set up for.

I will post some pictures this weekend to better explain...

neilw20, I apologize for not getting back with you sooner with news of my progress. Unfortunately, I was called out of town to help take care of some family matters. I did look through some of the...

It references (Ref All Home) correctly but does not turn on Soft Limits. Hard Limits are functional and that is where the problem is on the Z Axis, I hit the Hard Limit 160mm off the Home position...

Thanks for the PDF Information. I will give them a good look over tomorrow. The Using Mach3 Mill PDF looks like a really useful manual to get printed so I can have a hardcopy readily available.
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neilw20, I have been jogging it without the soft limits turned on. I looked at them and they are not set - still with out of the box settings. When I home, the spindle goes to the top and bumps the...

I have a question that probably has an obvious answer that I am not seeing. The Z Axis on my X4+ in Manual Mode goes almost all the way to the top of the column and will go all the way down until...

I am using an old Dell running XP. The axis's are moving using Mach3's jog function. I also figured out how to use the manual mode - with and without the MPG. Seems like a pretty nice machine for...

neilw20, thank you, thank you, thank you. I will print this out in the morning. Jeff from SyiL USA sent me the XML file so I have the machine's axis's moving. With this manual, hopefully, I will...

I recently found and purchased a SyiL X4 Plus milling machine from the original owner. It has very little use and is in great shape. Unfortunately (luckily), it has been in storage for many years...

Thanks for the response. I just looked into the specs for the RF-45. It appears the Rong Fu is larger than the SX2.7. I also checked the Hoss Machine website and only saw information for the X2...

I recently bought a used LMS 5500 mill with the intention of using a Heavy Metal CNC conversion kit to convert it to CNC. It took a while to find a used mill, but I finally did. When I tried to...

I just reread your reply, sorry I misunderstood the first time. Each time I push and hold the direction key it will move exactly 6.6703mm. After it goes the first 6.6703mm, if I release the...

I have checked and I am i continuous jog mode. If I push and hold the movement key, it will go exactly 6.6703mm If I push and release the movement button, it will only go a short distance...

I am in the beginning process of converting a Sieg X2D mini mill to CNC. I have a SainSmart CNC 4 Axis Kit with ST-4045-A1 drivers and a Mach3 USB Motion Card (STB4100) to connect to PC. The...

Thanks for the reply. I will look it over.

mlchman

I bought this mill thinking it would be a good introduction to CNC. The guy I bought it from said he hasn't seen it run because it is 220V and he doesn't have 220V. The machine appears to be a...

Problem is solved. It was a newbie oversight. When I ran it up to the top of Z to check for lights in the Diagnostic screen. I came to the realization that it was not going high enough to trip the...

Sorry, it does not have the question mark in the script, that was inserted when I pasted.

X = M1Home
Y = M2Home
Z = M3 Home

Is it possible I am not doing something correctly which is causing...

I did exactly as the instructions say. I have not installed the pendant. The light in the diagnostic page light up yellow when the home switches are activated.

I appreciate all your help.

This is what is in the Ref All script:
DoButton( 24 )
DoButton( 23 )
DoButton( 22 )
DoButton( 25 )
?
DoOEMButton(133)
DoOEMButton(134)
DoOEMButton(135)

I forgot to mention - I went to the Diagnostic tab. The 3 indicators for the Home Switches are always unlit and they light up when I manually trip the switch so I think they are doing what they are...

Hello, I am a total newbie that just got a X6-2200L. I am running the Mach3 that came with the machine although I did buy a license in advance of receiving the machine. I am also a total newbie to...