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28 Minutes 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...16 replies | 459 view(s) -
21 Hours 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...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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1 Day AgoAlso found this on Warp 9 site which suggests that Mach 4 later builds manage the threading function. """Lathe Threading Both Mach4 and Mach3...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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1 Day 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...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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1 Day AgoNo replies yet though :subdued:16 replies | 459 view(s)
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1 Day AgoPosted on the Mach Forum. Admins must be away. Nearly 2 days and still awaiting approval :apologetic:16 replies | 459 view(s)
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2 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 ...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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2 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...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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3 Days AgoUsing UC100 for connection to BoB Have left the same query on Mach support forum so will see what comes back.16 replies | 459 view(s)
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3 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...16 replies | 459 view(s)
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5 Days 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 | 814 view(s)
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6 Days 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 | 815 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 | 815 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 | 815 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 | 815 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoYes possibly but is it worth the trouble Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk31 replies | 1843 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 | 1843 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 | 1843 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 | 1843 view(s)
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2 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 | 1843 view(s)
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Mach3 lathe spindle pulleys...