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    Re: Problems with my Hitachi WJ200-022sf

    Settle down there killer, I must have missed the first part of your initial post. I was on my phone and only saw where you were asking for the display info. Yes, setting the baseline hertz to 400...
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    Re: Problems with my Hitachi WJ200-022sf

    It looks like the vfd is current limited, in the current display mode it ramps up to about 14 amps on start up and then constantly ramps up and down. I think it must be hitting a current limit of...
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    Problems with my Hitachi WJ200-022sf

    Tried to hook up my vfd tonight and all I'm getting is frustrated. The VFD is hooked up to 220V and should be running a 2.2kw spindle. I've set my baseline hertz to 60, maximum hertz to 400,...
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    Re: Is there a decent Aliexpress collet set?

    Just to clear up a few things, I'm just in this for hobby so cheap tooling is right up my alley. If I were in a production environment then I'd gladly pony up the cash for tooling of known quality. ...
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    I'm not sure what that means.

    I'm not sure what that means.
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    Is there a decent Aliexpress collet set?

    I understand a good ER20 collet set will run around $200 - $300 but the ones on Aliexpress are so cheap I'm tempted to order one and just see what comes. Has anyone had good luck with ER20 collets...
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    Drop Cuts near Tulsa, OK?

    I'm new to the area, does anyone have a source for drop cuts in the Tulsa area?
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    Thoughts on this spindle?

    I don't have any experience with these chinese spindles on aliexpress so I was wondering if someone could give me their 2 cents. I'm in the process of building a steel/granite mill that will be used...
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    Bluing Linear Rails??

    I was thinking of ways to protect my Hiwin linear rails and bluing came to mind. Is there any reason I shouldn't blue my rails? On that note what about my ball screws? Thanks!
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    Re: Advice needed on filling my mill with EG

    Sounds like there are definitely some pros and cons for filling with epoxy but I think I'm going to go ahead and be the guinea pig on this idea. I'll be sure to report on how everything works out...
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    Is there a Makerspace in Tulsa?

    Looking for a machine shop in Tulsa similar to Techshop. A place that has milling / cutting machines that members can use for a small monthly fee.
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    Re: Advice needed on filling my mill with EG

    Thanks for the reply, I haven't looked into tooling plate before but that could be a possibility. The main reason for building it out of 3/4" steel is because I can get it cheap. Also, I'm not...
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    Advice needed on filling my mill with EG

    I'm in the process of designing a DIY mill and I wanted to throw out my current thoughts so that I don't screw this up too badly. I am planning on building a framework for the base and Z column out...
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    Belt Driven Spindle for a DIY Mill

    First off, I'm new to the forum so sorry if this post is in the wrong section. Anyways, I'm building a decent sized cnc mill with the intent of milling mostly aluminum, steel, and stainless. This...
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