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    Re: Fadal VMC15 XT 3 Phase to single phase

    I just left the transformer in cabinet and used the terminal strip and re routed the wires so 1 leg of the 200v and neutral feed the drives and computer circuit. Wish I would have taken pictures...
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    Re: Fadal VMC15 XT 3 Phase to single phase

    When I had my VMC 15 in my residential garage. I just by-passed the transformer and basically ran 230v Single phase to the VFD and made sure everything else had 115V. Ran perfectly fine. It's now...
  3. Re: RFQ- Aluminium mold for casting lead jig heads (fishing)

    Please send available files to [email protected]
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    Re: Fadal Enclosure Top Cover

    I used polyurethane caulk that seems to hold up well.
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    Re: Tool Change Retract Z Height Issue

    I would change battery while your at it. If you remove power, You will probably have to re-enter parameters.
  6. Thread: Helical Tools

    by vertcnc
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    Re: Helical Tools

    Same problem here. Checked distributors in my area and they don' t have any stock. So no go for Helical tools for me.
  7. Re: Fadal vmc 15xt losing parameters and what to look for purchasing

    You will also have to un-bolt the z axis cable track and lay it on its side to fit through a 7' overhead door. My guess is the opening is smaller then 7' probably more like 6' 8-10"if it a standard...
  8. Re: Fadal vmc 15xt losing parameters and what to look for purchasing

    My 1st guess would be the battery is dead. Does it hold parameters as long as the power is on, then when powered off parameters need to be reset next power on. Battery is easy to replace with a...
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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    Not a problem, just making sure. Should work with some minor mods on most RF 45 mills. Haven't looked at them in a few years, let me know if you need further info.
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    Re: MTW MD001 CNC Conversion

    What drawings? The ones on the previous page.
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    Re: Anyone Have an Arrow In Their Garage?

    Now that's my kind of a garage. Nice.
  12. Re: Items that Tormach sells that can be had for cheaper?

    Just a heads up on my experience with The California Air Tools compressors. I have had a couple. They are quiet, but duty cycle is not great. I ran these pretty heavily on my machining center and...
  13. Re: hydraulic actuators-mechanical synchronization

    Cylinder with least resistance is going to move first or faster. If load is not perfectly equal on each cylinder, or internal resistance of cylinders and mechanical components are not exact it will...
  14. Re: I.H. Belt drive conversion spindle drive sleeve gear

    I did as ninefinger described. Cut bore of pulley to a fairly tight slip fit over spindle. I cut a keyway in spindle and also pulley. if I remember right it was 5/16 or 3/8 key. Drill and tap...
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    Re: Charter Oak IH6000 - runaway table

    If servo machine. The first thing I would check is the encoder and or cabling for the x motor.
  16. Thread: Moving VMC 15

    by vertcnc
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    Re: Moving VMC 15

    counter weight pinned and head fastened to table via bracket. If your going through a 7' high overhead door, you have so remove z axis motor and unbolt cable track and lay on side.
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    Re: Prefered VMC Controllers

    I have heard there are differences in the years. Hopefully someone a little more knowledgeable will help. If i remember right somewhere around 95-97 they upgraded controlled to more memory and...
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    Re: New Fadal VMC 15 owner....tooling up!

    If you are that close to Maritool, you must be in my neck of the woods. Also running a vmc15.
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    Re: Proof that the VMC425 exists!

    It appeared the tool holders are tapered with a pull stud. At least in the first video
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    Re: New Fadal VMC 15 owner....tooling up!

    Have bought from Maritool. Great products and customer service.
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    Re: End mills bigger than shank for deep pockets?

    Here are some reduced shank end mills from MariTool. They are great for deep pockets. https://www.maritool.com/Cutting-Tools-End-Mills-Reduced-Shank-End-Mills/c78_79_219/index.html
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    Re: Smithy Automate lathe review and pics

    I was following this thread to see how the smithy lathe worked out, but after reading in a few places that customer service is lacking, kind of puts me off. If you can't get tech support or...
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    Re: Just a random thing I noticed...

    If you don't want to buy the 10 sheets from home depot, find a local sign shop. They sold me a few sheets. I am with Ray, Colorplast works good for inexpensive enclosure.
  24. Re: What do I need to hook up a Renishaw TS27R and a MP11 to a VMC15?

    Check this thread.
    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/fadal/217248-adding-renishaw-probes-tool-setter-wireless-spindle.html
  25. Re: 4020 won't go into Cold Start . "Error- Enter Again or Hit Manual to Exit"

    The first thing I would do is power down an try re-seating all the cards. Vibrations from moving may have shifted something.
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    Re: Fadal Broken head casting

    There's a head casting on ebay right now. I'll have to find the link.
  27. Thread: VMC Thoughts

    by vertcnc
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    Re: VMC Thoughts

    You can get a Fadal VMC 15 under a 80" door, but you have to remove Z servo and cable chain. Isn't very difficult.
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    Re: Belt drive kit?

    I don't have the machine any longer, but still have drawings somewhere, stand-by.
  29. Re: Robodrill 7.5hp spindle. Single Phase Power input No Rotary Phase convetor doable

    i do not, but a close friend has one. He loves it, His is pretty big, runs a couple machines off of it. Yeah they are a little pricey. I have seen them on craigslist, but not often.

    I have done...
  30. Re: Robodrill 7.5hp spindle. Single Phase Power input No Rotary Phase convetor doable

    Check out Phase Perfect, no noise.
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