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1 Hour AgoHave you successfully run a machine on Mach 4 m_c ? and if so with what motion controller I have raised a question on the cncdrive forum but...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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7 Hours AgoSo this is now winding me up I have installed the plugins and they now appear in my M4 plugins file But I have restarted my computer...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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1 Day AgoSo downloaded the plugin via the auto install route http://cncdrive.com/MC/UC100%20full%20auto%20installer/UCx00setup.exe Seemed to give a bit ...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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1 Day AgoI hadn't but will give it a shot , in the morning perhaps . Looks like I may also have to read the Mach 4 manual too21 replies | 761 view(s)
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2 Days AgoI can make things happen on the screen but it wont do anything with the machine ,(not even Jog) My machines have both run in Mach 3 using the UC100...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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2 Days AgoInstalled Mach 4 but wont run without a controller. So totally different from M3 too. Then I understand that it will only allow 6 mins of use unless...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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3 Days AgoAlso found this on Warp 9 site which suggests that Mach 4 later builds manage the threading function. """Lathe Threading Both Mach4 and Mach3...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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3 Days AgoSo Is Mach 4 possibly an option? How does it handle spindle pulleys and will it manage threading? Found this video from 2017 in which the guy...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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3 Days AgoNo replies yet though :subdued:21 replies | 761 view(s)
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3 Days AgoPosted on the Mach Forum. Admins must be away. Nearly 2 days and still awaiting approval :apologetic:21 replies | 761 view(s)
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4 Days AgoI use an external motion controller (UC 100) so am still exploring the options here . Trying the wizard but it it comes up with an error message ...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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4 Days AgoThis lathe is a Boxford TCL acquired for £350 and I have used the existing structure , steppers and motor drive / control.. Effectively just added...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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5 Days AgoUsing UC100 for connection to BoB Have left the same query on Mach support forum so will see what comes back.21 replies | 761 view(s)
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5 Days AgoBackground . I converted a Boxford TCL lathe to Mach 3 but retained the DC Spindle motor, and Lenze controller with Iso Board. Had a bit of...21 replies | 761 view(s)
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1 Week AgoGoing back a long way to my student days and yes feeds and speeds could well be a contributing factor.. Aluminium has characteristics which are...16 replies | 905 view(s)
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1 Week AgoYou are correct I speed read it and missed the ‘instead’ Would still like to understand how the feed rate per mpeg click is set. Eg fine feed medium...15 replies | 913 view(s)
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1 Week AgoCould not agree more I have a WiFi pendant that I move between my Orac lathe and Boxford vmc190. I also have proper buttons on the control panel of...15 replies | 913 view(s)
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1 Week AgoRead the post again it clearly says 3 hand wheels and a selector switch to select the axis being moved The cost of mpg’s is only around £10to£15...15 replies | 913 view(s)
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1 Week AgoGreat idea just a pity the selector switch is needed it would be very intuitive if there was no selector switch just like a manual machine Is the...15 replies | 913 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYes possibly but is it worth the trouble Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 1960 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI didn’t fancy breathing in the coolant fumes Not a fan of mist coolant systems to be honest Paul Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 1960 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI don’t find my vmc190 to be underpowered It’s a small machine and as such you can’t expect it to take massive cuts I’ve added flood cool to mine...31 replies | 1960 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHave a look at tread mills I bought one for £20 a few months ago fully working and local It’s got a DC controller and dc motor. Meant to be 2hp...31 replies | 1960 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoI’ve just finished a boxford vmc190 conversion to linuxcnc I can confirm that what doddy says about the lenze controller 10v and ground terminals...31 replies | 1960 view(s)
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