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4 Hours Agom_c replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsThe big issue with 5 axis is the CAM, and post processor. There are a few 5-axis machines running Dynomotion KFlop's and KMotionCNC can be...5 replies | 131 view(s) -
5 Hours AgoLee Roberts replied to a thread BUILD LOG: Big Brands Downsizing to 3m x 2m build in DIY Router Build LogsLooking good, may as well weld the "pretty chunky steels for the main rails" after all, cant see them moving shape any more than they already have...5 replies | 537 view(s) -
5 Hours AgoYou are right. 230V allows the spindle to be controlled via a standard 230V in/230V out VFD, whereas the 380V requires a VFD with 380V out. ...1 replies | 37 view(s)
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6 Hours Agorouterdriver replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsIf you want to do it in the same manner as the illustration you definitely need a five axis machine.If you try to do it with a three axis...5 replies | 131 view(s)
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6 Hours AgoI'm slowly learning how to do work this. I can now manage wonky holes :D I may even think about doing a video at some point soon, once I...14 replies | 2202 view(s)
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6 Hours AgoIm currently choosing a new spindle for my build and i was wondering the difference between a 220v and a 380v spindle. Obviously one operates at a...1 replies | 37 view(s)
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6 Hours AgoBigBrand replied to a thread BUILD LOG: Big Brands Downsizing to 3m x 2m build in DIY Router Build LogsFull day on it yesterday. I chopped down the main big steels to size. They are 3.55m long now which hopefully means i can get a full 10' sheet on...5 replies | 537 view(s)
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8 Hours AgoI bought a Beaver Mill VBRP. its on the rust side need some help taking it a parts . need to know how to take X and Y axis apart thanks .0 replies | 43 view(s)
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9 Hours AgoSorted the issue now, my own stupid fault. I forgot I had put a new driver in a while ago, and I forgot to set the current on it5 replies | 236 view(s)
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9 Hours Agomolliemilo1 started a thread Complete 3 axis and spindle motor CNC system. in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapAdtech (Chinese) industrial CNC system c/w 2.2Kw servo motor and driver for spindle,2 off 1.8Kw servo motors and drivers for X and Y axis and a 750W...0 replies | 63 view(s)
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10 Hours AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsThose figures I gave were for a DIY build and you won't find this size and type of machine on any shelf so it will always be a custom build. To...5 replies | 131 view(s) -
12 Hours Agog6swj replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsHi JAZZCNC, Thank you for the information - if I dig deep and find £4k is what you envision a custom build or an off the shelf offering? ...5 replies | 131 view(s)
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13 Hours AgoThere is always market space to peddle tat. The Chinese have been doing it for yonks, even companies from Devon got in on the act. So if HAAS can do...5 replies | 298 view(s) -
14 Hours AgoNigel w replied to a thread Chester Champion v20 spindle encoder ring in Milling Machines, Builds & Conversions2 pics of the encoder for you hope they help Nigel4 replies | 215 view(s)
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14 Hours AgoNigel w replied to a thread Chester Champion v20 spindle encoder ring in Milling Machines, Builds & ConversionsTaken a couple of photos of the encoder ring on My Champion V20 Hope they help4 replies | 215 view(s)
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14 Hours AgoI was a bit dissapointed at their efforts here. As you say Ollie, I have allways been a fan of the Felder Machines but this bit of kit looks like...5 replies | 298 view(s)
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15 Hours AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsHi Jonathan, Well, this is certainly doable if you increase your budget by at least 50%. With £2k you will really struggle £3-4k will be a more...5 replies | 131 view(s)
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16 Hours Agog6swj started a thread NEW MEMBER: Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to create model boat hull plugs in New Member IntroductionsHi Everyone I would like to introduce myself - I am Jonathan, based in Northamptonshire and I am currently in the market for a CnC router - I think!...5 replies | 131 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoExcellent guys I knew there were folk who know this Thanks Guys3 replies | 135 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoYes V4 does indeed do tiling, you'll find it in the tool path section under Tile toolpath.3 replies | 135 view(s)
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16 Hours AgoThe feature you are after is called 'Tiling' Not sure about v4, but definitely in more current versions of Aspire and plenty of videos on YT...3 replies | 135 view(s)
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17 Hours AgoRight i have wanted to ask this question for a while and i know there are a lot of professional folk on here who will know how to do this . The...3 replies | 135 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoJohn McNamara replied to a thread DIY Laser levelling using webcam and laser level in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingHi All Firstly, glad to hear you have moved to the Apple isle Kit, its a great place to live. I have made the project open source. I decided...298 replies | 82055 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSpyke replied to a thread Generic Chinese VFD, XSY-AT1 Programming Parameters/Settings in Spindles & Drive MotorsI have one further question. I have wired forward and reverse operation to an external switch (3positions, middle position no switch, forward and...30 replies | 20137 view(s)
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1 Day AgoKitwn replied to a thread DIY Laser levelling using webcam and laser level in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingGreat to hear from you again John. I have now completed my move to Tasmania and am in the process of reasssembling my own machine on a new, more...298 replies | 82055 view(s) -
1 Day AgoThanks Clive. The same type is available with up to 1500 crimps in a set over here.10 replies | 435 view(s)
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1 Day AgoYes it used to work. Hasn't been usd for a few months. Its two screes one motor5 replies | 236 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDid it ever worked before, or this is still unfinished project? Also, do you have two screws two motors and a belt, or two screws one motor and a...5 replies | 236 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI have fixed bearings at the motor end and floating bearings at the tail end. I will try reversing the connections tomorrow. Its got a bot cold...5 replies | 236 view(s)
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1 Day AgoReverse the connections to your stepper coils to reverse the motion without changing anything else, if the problem stays in the same machine...5 replies | 236 view(s)
Hi Everyone - Newbie wanting to...