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    Old machine, new problems

    Hi, it's been some time that I have posted, I teach metalwork in a high school since 2008. In 2008 the school bought a 4x4 torchmate, the one that uses aluminum extrusions to bolt together, three...
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    Getting Coolant to drain better?

    Being a small high school with limited funds I would like to pinch every penny I can by getting my coolant to drain back better to the tank. is there a reason that I should not shim one size of the...
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    How do you have your air connections made?

    So after 8 years of pain I get to switch from on crappy CNC milling machine to a Tormach. We are a small high school and I teach the drafting and metalwork programs. I recently took possession of a...
  4. Re: RF45 Clone with full enclosure, coolant, and tool changer

    Updates man updates, please I loved your idea for the stand and pan so much I am at about the the same place you left off the photos, just put the pan in. I really want to see what you did since.
  5. Looks like you have the style of quill that has...

    Looks like you have the style of quill that has the morse 3 taper knockout slots. Do yourself a favor and plug them like many mill/drill guys have to keep chips out of your bearings.
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    If I understand correctly you are cutting the...

    If I understand correctly you are cutting the axle tubes off a rear end, then machining the weld off the tubes? I have had students do this in the past, they used my standard WNMG inserts.

    I love...
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    I do not know what is going on, I have to log in...

    I do not know what is going on, I have to log in every time I click any button like post or preview or something and my links are all to the same picture, and I cannot edit my post so here are the...
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    Mill/Drill Flood Coolant Enclosure

    I thought I would present my plans for my enclosure for my mill for people to give ideas and suggestions before I begin the build in case you can think of anything changes or suggestions that slipped...
  9. I would suggest not putting a cover on the frame...

    I would suggest not putting a cover on the frame rails below your stepper motor, Coolant and such sill pool on it and make its way to the end coming out of the table. Any reason why it needs to be...
  10. Thread: Routing MDF

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    I tried it at 400 IPM and it was cutting nice and...

    I tried it at 400 IPM and it was cutting nice and smooth on the top, but the edges were tearing soI slowed it down as I though it would be a problem. In the future when we replace this spoil sheet I...
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    Turns out it told me it was running ay 3500 on...

    Turns out it told me it was running ay 3500 on the screen but was aways at 18000 RPMs. Anyways I changed to a carbide and it ran fine after two hours at 250 IPM I now have a perfectly "dead nuts...
  12. Thread: Routing MDF

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    Assuming I can ramp it up to 10000 rpms like it...

    Assuming I can ramp it up to 10000 rpms like it is said on the motors plate what feedrate should I run it at? It will be a 3/8 carbide 2 flute endmill.
  13. Thread: Routing MDF

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    Will a 3/8" carbide bit at the same speeds and...

    Will a 3/8" carbide bit at the same speeds and feeds last a whole facing operation of 45x96" of material? Or should I buy a few bits to complete this task?
  14. Thread: Routing MDF

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    not metal, mdf I will check but I am pretty...

    not metal, mdf

    I will check but I am pretty certain shes running at 3500 rpm
  15. Thread: Routing MDF

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    Routing MDF

    So we have a CNC router (Precix) in our school and I am trying to get it set up properly. The table is not flat, or the MDF spoil sheet is not though it is very well bolted down.

    I decided that I...
  16. Thread: Ball Screw Issue

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    I have ballscrews on my machine that seem very...

    I have ballscrews on my machine that seem very worn, what I mean is no seeable wear (I am sure something is worn as they were filled with chips since they have no wipers cause the company forgot or...
  17. I saw your MAD but alas with the way my machine...

    I saw your MAD but alas with the way my machine has been CNC'ed (microkinetics) I would not be able to do that since all the Z in in the quill during programs and during tool change cycles I would...
  18. Power Drawbar for round column Mill/Drill (belleville washer type)

    Hi, I am using a round column mill/drill and Tormach's TTS. I would love to incorporate a power drawbar that uses the bellville springs to power it instead of of an impact wrench.

    What I don't...
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    just make sure you regulate the supply to your...

    just make sure you regulate the supply to your jets, I have about 10 psi going to them, it is all they need and any more uses up my air supply too much.
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    They are 1/4 NPT grease nipples bought from...

    They are 1/4 NPT grease nipples bought from Acklands Grainger that were drilled out just enough to remove the crimp that retains the spring and ball bearing. By drilling out the crimp and removing...
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    I think the reason I don't like it is because I...

    I think the reason I don't like it is because I feel their software has no similarities to "normal" CAD software, simply put once you learn on type of CAD the rest fall into place easily. I learned...
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    Cad Software shouldn't scare someone, well some...

    Cad Software shouldn't scare someone, well some shouldn't, well Rhino shouldn't, anything does. As a high school shop teacher specializing in drafting and design I have in my time used just about...
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    Unless you can find a better way to route the...

    Unless you can find a better way to route the cables, yes, tottaly worth it, at the very least get it for the Y axis.



    yes, they are worth having, unless you have an alternative. putting...
  24. Thread: Water table

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    Well a water table will help, albeit not much for...

    Well a water table will help, albeit not much for controling smoke. sure it catches the slag and prevents it form smoking and collects dust etc but it won't help with most of the smoke. Only a...
  25. Thread: Water table

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    yes I have, the bevel could be many things,...

    yes I have, the bevel could be many things, incorrect cutting speed, nozzle is no longer round or too big, moisture in the compressed air. I have found any one of them causes bevel.
  26. Thread: Water table

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    No pics, cameras broken. I will post pics once I...

    No pics, cameras broken. I will post pics once I get it fixed or a new one.
  27. Thread: Water table

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    Are you wanting a water table because you want it...

    Are you wanting a water table because you want it to control the smoke and crap or because you want to cut submerged for better cutting?

    If its the latter I can;t help, but if its the former I can...
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    That was my same problem. I did not want to...

    That was my same problem. I did not want to redesign in and this works awesome. I am going to put a regulator on it to turn it down for noise mostly. I also am going to put a electric solenoid valve...
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    Gear Rack Cleaning Jets.

    I have had problems from the start of slag and other undesirable materials getting into the gear rack. I perssonaly believe it should never have been designed to face up but I can't really change...
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    As far as the driver software goes, I like it,...

    As far as the driver software goes, I like it, could use a few convenience tweaks you get on other cnc but I have no complaints otherwise except for random crashes but I plan to reformat the machine...
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