[harryn]

Hi John, how is this project going ?

[JohnZ]

I do have the machine functional again, but with a few temporary parts. Since my last post here, I picked up a precision spindle and a 2.5 kw servo motor and controller. I have built this so I can put on a 5C chuck and mount it on the z axis for milling, or put on a 5" lathe chuck and mount it on the milling table as a 4th axis or lathe spindle. That is once I finish the axis upgrades. Pretty much whenever I think I will have time to work on the machine, honey do lists get assigned or other commitments show up consuming all my time. This will end up being a lengthy build.

Current capabilities. I can machine aluminum with my pc router. Typically I run at 10,000 rpm, 45 ipm and .025 depth easily. When complete, I should be able to have similar material removal rates on steel. When I get back home in two weeks, ill take some pics and post more of an update.

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