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Kvom, this is great so far. I am planning to do a conversion to path pilot this winter for my NM200 as well.

Please keep posting progress and any screenshots/photos along the way. Messing with...

Few more questions...

Is it worthwhile or even possible to upgrade a SBC (single board controller)? I've been reading about them and trying to understand the different controllers; while I'm not...

Thanks for the feedback. The primary reason I want the partner 6 is because I can move it if necessary. Also, I don't think there is any way with my residential eletrical hook up that I can power the...

Thanks for the info guys. To confirm, the partner 6 in the link is not mine, unfortunately. It is the exact machine I am looking for but I don't have unlimited funds so I am searching for a decent...

So I need some clarification or explanation. You guys said that the VM24 replaced the Partner 6. If that is the case why does the VM24 have a such a larger hp motor and weigh so much more? When I...

Thanks everyone for the insight. Its been helpful and a good read.

I think I have decided on a Milltronics Partner 6 circa 1995 w/4th axis rotary. I really want one with 24" of travel in the Y and...

Tha is Brian L for your feedback. Its definately good to see what you have done.

I will be using steel and aluminum, perhaps some plastics as well. Does anyone else have videos with an enclosed...

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So I am torn on which machine is best for me. I currently have an NM-200 series1 Novakon that I play around with, I mostly use aluminum. However the NM-200 doesn’t quiet have the power,...

So, first off,sorry about the photos being upside down. They viewed upright in the post preview.

The 3 flute bit I am using has an actual OD of .496" and had a stick out of 1.24" from the tool...

Hey all,

So im pretty sure this isn't a machine issue but hoping you guys might have some insight. I am trying to machine some 6061 aluminum into a part for my 3d printer. My first operation is an...

Hey All,

I built a router CNC machine about 5yrs ago when I was in college. I have a Gecko G540 running it. I have other CNC mills and hadn't used it in awhile and also move. When I recently...

I stand corrected apparently the ball screws are the same all the way back to the series 1.
As I said most of the mechanical parts are the same. However,if it was me and if I was spending the money...

Dirtdigger257
I agree that 1.5 thou. may not seem like a lot however its a lot of iron there too. but from my old g0704 i'd expect this. No one else to my knowledge has documented here their...

Hey guys,

So at the end of my other post about a clicking noise I thought might be a relay, I mentioned that I discovered deflection in the head of my machine. I was questioned on where the...

Below is a link to a video showing the deflection. I cannot get feeler gauges in between anything, I am at a loss with determining where it is coming from. I have tightened all the bolts to the point...

I have the older Novakon NM-200. It appears my deflection is occurring at the base. I again tried to tighten those bolts but I wasn't able to do much. The deflection varies with the same applied...

So first of all, I have confirmed that the clicking noise is not from a fan. I saw some relays inside the case that could be the culprit, I will look at them with my infrared camera and see if i can...

Thanks Sportybob.

Unfortunately I was too hesitant and the machine sold. But I am still very interested in finding one. As you said the single phase option is ideal for the home shop since I don't...

Were these machines not massed produced? I really want a machine with linear ways, these milltronics have them along the ability to run off of single phase. I have seen a wide range of prices for...

1995 Milltronics Partner 6-F
Hey all, I am looking for some idea of what this 1995 Milltronics Partner 6-F is worth. It has a 4500rpm spindle and a centurion 5 control. It is with the second owner....

Let me know if the video is more viewable this way. Stupid phone records with an MP4 format and I am struggling to upload just about everywhere.
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Hey all, so below is a link to a video. First of all, no I am not caressing/molesting my CNC computer. There is a clicking noise that pops up pretty frequently that I have not been able to track...

Hey guys. I was wondering if anyone has photos of their head torn down with the newer tapered spindle? There was a design change with the pulleys and I am trying to figure out what all the newer...

I finally got everything apart. The parts are definitely a tight press fit, however once I got it apart the realization hit that the hardware has changed and my new spindle pulley (the whole reason I...

I did remove the spindle cartridge. The lower photos are after it was removed. Below is a photo of my spindle and the view up the housing. I removed the retaining ring in the photo and nothing...

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So I am replacing my pulleys, putting on a new belt and replacing my spindle since there was some slop in it. I have the spindle out and the retaining ring off the top bearing but I...

So based on the feed back from everyone I didn't pursue this machine. However the owner has now come to me saying he wants more space in his barn, therefore he really wants to get rid of this Partner...

The current owner tried the "green button" and then tried to Home the machine but the error code keeps coming up apparently.

I have attached more photos below of the CNC. Hopefully give more...

I am looking at a Milltronics Partner 1 Centurion V. The machine was used for a lot of 1 off prototype stuff, so nothing repetitive. It does have linear rails in all directions (see attached photos)....

So while I am waiting on a response from Novakon regarding some new parts, including the necessary thrust washer and draw bar. I took a closer look at my draw bar and realized there seems to be more...