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It is exactly the same kit - don't know the details, but Minipro apparently acquired the manufacturing rights to it. If you scroll down the product page and download the installation manual, it's...

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They are now offering this kit - $380.00 US

It looks like they build to order -they take pre-orders and when they get enough they do a...

Good luck with it Dust!

Don't forget to get the IR thermometer as close as you can when you take your readings, as with most of the garden variety units the measured spot size increases...

I agree that it sounds like preload issue.

A comment on IR thermometers - most people that use them do not get accurate, repeatable readings because they don't understand how they work - here's...

Same here. I also find find that the Mach3 wizards let you quickly set up many jobs that would normally be done manually.

Still once in a while I run into something, mostly when modifying or...

i have a pendant controller for my mill that lets me do manual milling under Mach3 control - they're not all that expensive....you might check it out.

If you're talking about some occasional...

I have a sign on my shop wall:

Quality is like buying oats - if you want nice, clean, fresh oats, you have to be willing to pay a fair price. But if you can be satisfied with oats that have...

Quick question:

In the spindle upgrade there are actually 4 bearings that need to be replaced - the two ball bearings on the combo gear, and the two tapered roller bearings in the quill...

Agree that it sucks to have to wait, but at least you're not stuck trying to correct a defective machine. Hope they get the replacement unit to you quickly.....

Tim

I agree with you. This isn't a simple issue of removing some casting flash. I suspect the leadscrew and nut mounting is the most likely source of the problem......

Tim

What hive8 said.......make the call tomorrow.

Tell them you just got the mill, were having tramming and repeatability issues, and your investigation uncovered these problems with the machine -...

Agree that the lead screw rubbing is definitely not normal - you need to figure out why it's doing that & correct it. Since this is a new machine, you might want to call Grizzly and ask them about...

I looked at the videos & agree with the others. From what I saw, it looks like the Z axis issues are the major source of your accuracy problem. The Y axis issue could be set up related. Have you...

Apologize if I missed it, but have you identified which axis of travel was used to mill the problem surface? That will tell you where to start looking.

You also mentioned that that when you...

Probably does.

Typically when you set up long span machinery you pick a reference frame (usually, but not always near the center of the machine) that is set with precision levels. The rest of the...

Eoin,

Glad to hear you got your problems resolved - as my wife is known to repeatedly say "computers are evil"......I think Windows needs to be in there somewhere too...

Glad the ethernet...

Too general a question - again it depends on type and packaging. Some are very precise, other less so.

Repeatability in application is more a function of the control software. Most CNC programs...

Not the E-stop - you need one input for limit/home switches.

Pretty good info in this linked document...

http://www.marchantdice.com/forumimages/limit-switches.pdf

Tim

Rotary table is one approach - gonna be significant setup time per part though....

If you're not doing a whole bunch at a time, it wouldn't be hard at all to to it by hand with an air or electric...

Depends on what type of proximity switch you use - there are several options, including inductive, capacitance and magnetic/hall effect. The ones Zaggy mentioned, for example, are hall effect units...

CNC would be a ways down the road. I figured on using a stepper/driver & programmable pulse generator for cross-feed - which would still work if/when I did CNC it....

I agree on spindle bore -...

You sir, are having way too much fun with that 3D printer...nice work!

Unrelated lathe question - sorry to sidetrack the thread:
Getting ready to order the replacement lathe - really wanted a...

Sheesh...another wacko busy week! Guess I shouldn't complain - it beats the alternative. On the plus side, anytime you can align a 14 ton engine & 9 ton gearbox to within 0.0002" of the target...

I agree -checking your wiring is the first step. It's best to test everything laid out on the bench before assembling the parts & pieces. Make sure the charge pump, if in use, is configured...

Thanks for the feedback - will keep that in mind. While I rarely use mine now, I have used it extensively and heavily in the past without any reliability issues. I'll probably go ahead & try it - if...

Shouldn't be a hassle. If you're switching to Mach3, just go to the BobCad-Cam website and download & install the Mach3 post-processor.

Tim

Neat!

Converting a Rotozip I rarely use to an aux. high speed spindle is on my list of projects.

BTW, thanks for the references on MPG pendants - I wound up ordering a VistaCNC P3-E and EE Box....

Thanks! Will Check them out....

Tim

Hoss,

I'm looking for a pendant MPG for my G0704 - would prefer one with usb connection.

Any recommendations?

Tim

Sorry for the time lapse - been out of town most of the last 1-1/2 weeks on business.

When I last left off, I had it on the stand (first pic) - and there it sat untouched until this weekend. Since...