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2 Hours AgoLike you say both have pro's n cons so go with what feels best for you is my 2 pence worth. Me I'd go with Step n Dir so not messing around with PID...1 replies | 48 view(s)
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2 Hours AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingYes that's correct.20 replies | 781 view(s)
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7 Hours AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingYou are using NPN type switch so what you actually need to do is Take the Black signal wire to the (-) input and run 24v+ to the (+) input. The port...20 replies | 781 view(s)
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10 Hours AgoThe problem with these Chinese machines is they are like a box of chocolates.? Never know what going to get.! I've had plenty of encounters with...6 replies | 197 view(s)
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1 Day AgoIt sounds very much like a drive is dead. Without seeing inside control box can't say much more than this really. Hopefully, it will have separate...6 replies | 197 view(s)
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1 Day AgoJAZZCNC started a thread CONVERSION: Poorly N sick Fadal 15 VMC Will live again! in Conversion Build LogsHi Folks, Has the titile says I've come across a poorly sick n dying Fadal 15 VMC that I intend to bring back to life one way or another. The...3 replies | 168 view(s)
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2 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread BUILD LOG: 8x4 router build. Steel base & Aluminium gantry gantry in DIY Router Build LogsDerek (D-man) gave up with the build in the end I think and bought a chinese machine, well actually think was from radecal but they are just Chinese...57 replies | 35139 view(s)
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2 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingNo that would be Active Low. Because the type is N/C Mach sees the signal all the time(High) and when signal disappears (low) the pin goes active....20 replies | 781 view(s)
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2 Days AgoPointless because your motors cannot resolve that low and it just stresses the pulse engine, Also if I'm reading correctly and you are using an...108 replies | 23971 view(s)
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2 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingIf your taking this route using separate mechanical Limits to homes then Go with NC for the Limits and wire in series using just 1 input like as been...20 replies | 781 view(s)
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3 Days AgoThe folks at Pantograph are the most helpful company I've ever had the pleasure to deal with, I would speak to them about this. I was there a few...25 replies | 17814 view(s)
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3 Days AgoThe first thing I would do is go speak to the CNC department and guys running the machines to ask how they program parts. You might find they have...5 replies | 515 view(s)
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3 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingYou can use the same approach with simple mechanical switches but they tend to slide over a ramped trigger plate to prevent damage to switch. Or you...20 replies | 781 view(s)
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5 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread Proximity switches or limit switches in Gantry/Router Machines & BuildingThe main advantage of using separate Limit switches is that you are protected while Homing. When the switches are shared for both Homing and limits...20 replies | 781 view(s)
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5 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread BUILD LOG: Joe's 1000x600x200 steel and aluminium router started in DIY Router Build LogsYes probably seen gantry I've shown built from plate and few others used it or adapted to there machines. It makes for a very stiff gantry, ...25 replies | 2079 view(s)
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5 Days AgoPlease ignore this post I have found them on the internet1 replies | 294 view(s)
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5 Days AgoDoes anyone have a spare plug for a Chinese 2.2kw spindle. One of my pins has snapped off clean to the plug so I have no way of soldering to it. ...1 replies | 294 view(s)
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6 Days AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread BUILD LOG: Joe's 1000x600x200 steel and aluminium router started in DIY Router Build LogsCheaper yes but it's not better unless it's prepped correctly and even then it's much more resonant. The profile is generally much flatter than box...25 replies | 2079 view(s)
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1 Week Agohttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/R38-18mm-x-37mm-Black-Nylon-Flexible-CNC-Semi-Enclosed-Cable-Drag-Chain-1M-UK/163618534489 I have this on mine. I have...12 replies | 672 view(s)
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1 Week AgoThis vibration could be causing resonance which will affect the performance. However, at 5Mtr/min your close to reaching the limit and other...108 replies | 23971 view(s)
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1 Week AgoWhy would you assume such a thing.? . . . .Knowing these things I'd think would be much more chance that it uses Mach3.? So the question should be...3 replies | 365 view(s)
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1 Week Agoaccess/interference and balance/inertia mostly, it's no big deal and depends on the design to some degree but shorter is better in my experience. ...188 replies | 185188 view(s)
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1 Week AgoYes, no problem. I use 2 different types equivalent to ITEM and Bosch Rexroth profiles depending on machine size. On the smaller machines,(up to...8 replies | 775 view(s)
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1 Week AgoCertainly worth a read but what helps with rotating nut is to get shortest length Nut possible. It's also critical that the Shaft as a Flange which...188 replies | 185188 view(s)
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1 Week AgoI've built in excess of 30 machines ranging from 2 x 2 to 10 x 5 using L shape gantry system and I can tell you 100% confidence that 2 x 120 x 60...8 replies | 775 view(s)
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1 Week AgoCan do either but using a larger motor usually doesn't cost less because requires larger drive and often more volts so larger PSU. However, on long...188 replies | 185188 view(s)
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1 Week AgoDon't need end bearings because not spinning the screw. The ends need to be either externally threaded or internally-threaded so you can tension the...188 replies | 185188 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread The 2.2Kw Chinese Spindles - Info, Setup and Advice + More in Generic Chinese SpindlesIf going to that trouble I'd be more inclined to fit the temp sensor on the spindle than worry about water flow. Or have both work together.180 replies | 238205 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread The 2.2Kw Chinese Spindles - Info, Setup and Advice + More in Generic Chinese SpindlesYep, that would work and there are various ways it can be done, to be honest. The controller or Bob your using will also play some part in which...180 replies | 238205 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoJAZZCNC replied to a thread The 2.2Kw Chinese Spindles - Info, Setup and Advice + More in Generic Chinese SpindlesNo need to do either of those as it's very easy to let the VFD operate it. There is relay built into the VFD which can be set up to turn on/off...180 replies | 238205 view(s)
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