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Hi guys, I'm very new to lathes and still learning. I had a very basic question:
What's the best way to hold boring bars and internal threading tools?
I found some straight shank 32mm er32 collet...
Replying to myself in case someone else hits this in the future:
I emailed Kade, apparently my tool changer was spinning backwards because input power phase was incorrect.
After reversing 2 wires...
Hi guys, just got my lathe powered on for the first time.
About to start putting tools in the changer, while cleaning out the cosmoline grease I hit the tool-change button on the interface. Instead...
Going from memory here, X-axis had something like 0.007 backlash, Y and Z were around 0.002 or less.
I will double check the values this evening for X axis.
Hi guys, I traded mail with Tommy. He said the ballscrew was 3/4" diameter and pitch of 0.5".
He mentioned the ball nut manufacturer was Lee Linear but didn't have part numbers.
Their website...
Hi guys, the ball screw nut on my X axis makes a little clicking noise. I think its due for replacement.
Anyone know what make/model ball screw nuts Tommy was using, or if these are details are...
Thank you Jim, I appreciate the pointers. I struggled with the left/right tooling until I found this diagram and then it made sense.
https://i.imgur.com/hmMhDNF.jpg
I just saw your location as...
Thanks guys!
AutomateCNC tells me the turrets are setup for 20mm lathe tooling, can you guys recommend a place to get a good tool set? Assume I'm starting from zero and need a little of everything...
Hi guys, can anyone confirm that this video has left handed tooling in the turret?
I'm new to this and am trying to avoid getting the wrong tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gv1-JriM1fQ
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Did you get this resolved? what was the issue?
Hi, Ive got an IH/Charter-Oak mill and was wondering if you were able to upgrade with the Skyfire kit?
Hi guys, I rented a fork lift and repositioned the mill onto its table. Worked like a charm and far safer (in my opinion) and less stressful than using an engine hoist.
I had a komatsu fork lift...
Hi guys, I'm still researching this.
I'm led to believe that the specs on the website are not 100% accurate.
Can any actual owners comment on what the true dimensions are?
The website states:...
Thank you for the advice.
Can a 5C chuck system be upgraded at a later date to a hydraulic 3-jaw chuck?
Though it may not matter if I'm theading 2" thin walled steel or titanium as the through...
I'm new to CNC lathes, so please bear with my noob question!
Can the pneumatic 5c collet chuck handle 5k?
My intent is to cut parts 2" and under, I wanted to use step collets.
I was thinking...
Looks very similar to the ones sold by Smithy, probably another Z-Mat made lathe?
I think with the turret the pricing is very close.
I'm leaning towards the Smithy FL300-II as they're local to me...
I'm looking to get one of these cnc lathes in the next couple of months (probably after the winter deep freeze), currently leaning towards the FL300-II
Did anyone here spring for the 5000 rpm...
I talked to Tommy last night. Always enjoyed chatting with him. He's doing well and is enjoying his new job.
He mentioned that he used to use a fork lift to move these mills around his shop.
The...
Thanks for the reply.
I'm trying to lift my IHCNC / Charter Oak cnc mill, it weighs like 1k pounds or maybe 1.1k at most.
I suppose I'd have to use tow straps with the fork lift if I try to lift...
Hi guys, I moved recently and need to lift the mill off its pallet.
In the past I've borrowed a friend's engine hoist and a heavy tow strap, while it worked it was a bit of a scary procedure and...
Hi guys, Im doing 3D profiling, I've found that if I raise the accel on the Y axis to 15 in/sec^2 while doing a back and forth planar cut I start to hit rigidity issues with the frame and head...
I resolved three problems with my mill in the past 2 days:
1. Binding in the Z Axis while lowering the head: After I had the head off I lowered the slide as much as possible. I ran my finger up...
Got the head off cleanly. The wooden "platform" I made is holding it pretty snug. It separated from the slide on the column with no stress and seemingly no effort.
I can now get an unobstructed view...
Thanks for the reply. I talked to Paul at Charter-Oak, he suggested similar. His advice was to get eye-bolts threaded to match the t-slot nuts and rope it down.
I made a wooden saddle of sorts to...
I'd like to tighten up my z-axis ball nut mount. I dont want to remove the whole assembly from the column, just the large housing for the motor and spindle assembly, essentially everything forward of...
One of the switches had a tiny sticker so I could dig up some specs. It's NPN, normally open, with internal pull up and a little LED inside. I miscounted, it has 3 wires (no idea why I thought 4!),...
OK, found some docs on machmotion's site:
http://machmotion.com/documentation/Motion%20Controllers/Apollo%20I/Apollo%20I%20User%20Manual.pdf
That shows how the wiring should be done for inputs on...
I dug around in the mach configs and found that only z-home is even enabled, it seems to be assigned port 3, pin 13. X and y dont have pins assigned. I'll assume I can just pick a couple of input...
Hi guys, my machine dates back to 2013, I think its one of the last ones Tommy put together. On mine he used the mach motion motors, electricals coupled to an ethernet smooth stepper. Everything...