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49 Minutes AgoI also had a look at the Inventables site and saw their "Pro" range. These use profile rails and ballscrews (although the one I saw used 25mm...8 replies | 405 view(s)
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1 Hour AgoAndrew C replied to a thread Looking to buy a CNC machine, i was thinking or a work bee, suggestions in Machine DiscussionHi Simon Did you get around to buying this machine and is it a good machine. cheers Andrew2 replies | 805 view(s)
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1 Hour AgoIts hard to see, but I suspect it is just an enclosed SCR drive. If it is, be aware the potentiometer pins will be floating around half mains...4 replies | 197 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoThanks Neale for a comprehensive post, I`ll have a think and see where i`m going with this. I thought it would be buy a decent machine and start...8 replies | 405 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoAndrew, I sympathise with you but this is a fairly common request, and the answers usually don't please anyone - the person who replies because they...8 replies | 405 view(s)
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2 Hours Agohttps://www.aliexpress.com/item/32737258112.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.798d5321dKOIJh&algo_pvid=9c31948f-7c3a-4753-b7b0-bd52677c1f2c&algo_expid=9c...4 replies | 197 view(s)
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3 Hours AgoHello anybody there8 replies | 405 view(s)
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5 Hours Agohardenum replied to a thread BUILD LOG: A new hope: Epoxy granite and steel. in DIY Router Build LogsAfter much consideration I've decided to no longer build a cnc, any cnc for that matter. The reason is the large discrepancy between what I...66 replies | 9856 view(s)
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5 Hours AgoCarsusoJJ replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Not a technician - just an accountant but I need to estimate a Kimla in New Member IntroductionsUnfortunately I just approved the capital request and for both machines it was only 120k including delivery. I didn't t find out until it was...2 replies | 179 view(s)
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9 Hours AgoVoicecoil replied to a thread NEW MEMBER: Not a technician - just an accountant but I need to estimate a Kimla in New Member IntroductionsIt would be useful to know exactly which Kimla machine you're getting to be able to look up the specs. in order for someone to be able to give you...2 replies | 179 view(s)
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12 Hours Agom_c thanks for your reply. attached is an image of the offending item . its always been a bit dicey, not sure what i was expecting..4 replies | 197 view(s)
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22 Hours AgoIt's most likely just a basic SCR speed controller suitably current/voltage limited. Have you got any pictures?4 replies | 197 view(s)
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23 Hours AgoCarsusoJJ started a thread NEW MEMBER: Not a technician - just an accountant but I need to estimate a Kimla in New Member IntroductionsHi all, My name is John. I'm an accountant at a group of box makers. I build and maintain the machines for all of our locations. Through 20...2 replies | 179 view(s)
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1 Day Agomolliemilo1 replied to a thread Complete 3 axis and spindle motor CNC system. in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapWill put on Ebay.The 2.2kw spindle motor is mounted on a motor plate that fits a Bridgeport BR2J head with a motor driven 10M pulley of 72 teeth...4 replies | 331 view(s)
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1 Day Agolove it. the great thing about ceramic is you cant use coolant coz it needs to be hot2 replies | 252 view(s)
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1 Day AgoChaz replied to a thread Complete 3 axis and spindle motor CNC system. in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapUnderstood, not a bad price. Problem is, I dont need all of it. I'm primarily after the spindle motor / setup to see if I can upgrade my Bridgeport...4 replies | 331 view(s)
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1 Day AgoLooking for advice, I have acquired a Cam Tech laser etcher with a 1400mm X 1200mm bed it's approximately 20yrs old. It has been in use but I would...0 replies | 214 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJimG replied to a thread Recommendation for Upgrading an Original parallel port KX1 to USB or Ethernet in Sieg Milling MachinesIf I was a good bit younger, I might be tempted - I've just had a Covid jab, so that will give you a ball park idea of my age. :-) The Seig...4 replies | 252 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJimG replied to a thread Recommendation for Upgrading an Original parallel port KX1 to USB or Ethernet in Sieg Milling MachinesI'm not too keen to do a re-wire and using the existing parallel port would be my preference. When I got the KX1, the information about the...4 replies | 252 view(s)
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1 Day Agomorning all long time lurker but recent new member. based in devon and run a 10 x 5 2005 andi stratos as part of my day job manufacturing...0 replies | 209 view(s)
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1 Day Agomorning all ive just managed to blow the power supply for my 500w spindle. when i say blow, its dead but not really sure why. no loud bangs or...4 replies | 197 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJohn McNamara replied to a thread DIY Laser levelling using webcam and laser level in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingHi All I uploaded version 28 to Grabcad replacing version 25 Regards John299 replies | 83127 view(s)
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1 Day AgoDoddy replied to a thread Recommendation for Upgrading an Original parallel port KX1 to USB or Ethernet in Sieg Milling MachinesIf you have a spindle that can only be driven by step/dir, and the Pokeys57CNCdb25 can only output PWM, it's not rocket science to convert PWM to...4 replies | 252 view(s)
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1 Day Agom_c replied to a thread Recommendation for Upgrading an Original parallel port KX1 to USB or Ethernet in Sieg Milling MachinesThat's a bit rubbish if you can't use a step/dir output to control a spindle. Other options to look at that would be a direct plugin to a parallel...4 replies | 252 view(s)
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1 Day Agoi love watching titans of cnc... its just complete machine porn2 replies | 252 view(s)
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2 Days AgoHa ha. Cropwell, I wonder which Devon based company you mean ?! The Haas with the controller as big as the chinese router its stuck to is just crazy...6 replies | 506 view(s)
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2 Days Agomolliemilo1 replied to a thread Complete 3 axis and spindle motor CNC system. in Classified Ads, Buy, Sell & SwapADT-CNC4640 is the controller (£790 + VAT to buy new). FCNC4M Additional panel. CNC4A MPG. Would split if had a decent enough offer but, am only...4 replies | 331 view(s)
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2 Days AgoCame across this video of ceramic end mill cutting nickel alloy - mad! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9t4ke40fhvk2 replies | 252 view(s)
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2 Days AgoIm looking to cut mdf and plywood up to 400mm, with a budget of about a grand8 replies | 405 view(s)
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2 Days AgoHi, I am a new member and need advice on upgrading my Makita router to a water-cooled spindle, I have built my own CNC which is 1605 screw drive with...0 replies | 282 view(s)
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