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6 Days Agoroutercnc replied to a thread Cheap milling machine spindle - BT30-ER20, air powered draw bar + Tear Down! in Tool & Tooling TechnologyTime to get some movement. In this episode we get the ballnut bracket machined, set up the 2005 ballscrew, and the head moving. Enjoy! Thank you...14 replies | 42898 view(s) -
1 Week Agoroutercnc replied to a thread Cheap milling machine spindle - BT30-ER20, air powered draw bar + Tear Down! in Tool & Tooling TechnologyTime to assemble the main head . . . Thank you to JLCCNC machining services for machining the main parts of this build. See the description in...14 replies | 42898 view(s)
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2 Weeks Agoandy_con replied to a thread Mach3 Probe Error After Reinstall, Runtime Error 438 Explained in General ComputingThanks very much, I was using an old version of mach3. Just installed .062 and its now working2 replies | 11644 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoHello, After a lot of thinking about how much I actually use it, I’ve decided to sell my CNC milling machine. I am keeping the wall-mounted...0 replies | 7750 view(s)
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2 Weeks Agoits been a while since i visited the forum ,, curious how your setup is coming along18 replies | 183657 view(s)
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2 Weeks Agoroutercnc replied to a thread Cheap milling machine spindle - BT30-ER20, air powered draw bar + Tear Down! in Tool & Tooling TechnologyTime to move onto the main head assembly and tear down the drill press to recover the column. Starting to take shape now. A big thank you to JLCCNC...14 replies | 42898 view(s)
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3 Weeks Ago7001 bearings don't seem to be that common. Probably be as cheap buying a new BK12 from a reputable supplier. Lee, I think I got my description...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoThis is what i was going to post, I'm going to say 100% on the bearing's and: To clarify the Bearings, in back to back configuration: . My...7 replies | 13702 view(s) -
3 Weeks AgoIts not the stepper sadly7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoNo offence taken, this was kind of what I was getting at. Original bearings on the right are 6001Z, they do not look like angular contact...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoasto replied to a thread DIY Steel Blackening with Vinegar – Why the Uneven Finish? in Metal Finishing TechniquesThanks for the informative response Lee. You know, for me, the vinegar approach was a way to escape the harse chemicals trap eventhough the NaOH +...2 replies | 12307 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoIf it wasn't making a noise originally, then it's unlikely to be anything stepper related. Now don't take offense at the following questions, but...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoSuppliers put different bearing in, sometimes standard, sometimes deep groove, so it’s possible they have put the cheapest they could find . Are...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoDoes it vary with speed? Steppers can emit squealing noises at different speeds (usually low speeds) and this travels down the ballscrew and can...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoSo I had a bearing starting to make a noise on the Y so rather than leave it, I got onto it and change both bearings. But something isn't right as...7 replies | 13702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoLee Roberts replied to a thread DIY Steel Blackening with Vinegar – Why the Uneven Finish? in Metal Finishing TechniquesHey Delta! Yep, a few folk here have experimented with vinegar blackening / forced patina methods over the years, uneven colouring is usually down...2 replies | 12307 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoLee Roberts replied to a thread Mach3 Probe Error After Reinstall, Runtime Error 438 Explained in General ComputingHi mate, That error is almost certainly coming from the probing plugin, not the probe hardware itself. Is a classic VB script missing...2 replies | 11644 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoandy_con started a thread Mach3 Probe Error After Reinstall, Runtime Error 438 Explained in General Computinghad to format my hard drive and reinstall everything. i run mach std mill screen set and im getting this error2 replies | 11644 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoasto started a thread DIY Steel Blackening with Vinegar – Why the Uneven Finish? in Metal Finishing TechniquesHi All! Trying to blacken steel parts with vinegar, l resulted in uneven surface colouring. Can't figure out what it was that may have done wrong. ...2 replies | 12307 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHere is the latest update on my project. I have made some improvements to the ATC module cover. ...32 replies | 34702 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHi all! Trying to create the stator of a BLDC outrunner out of sheet steel I stumbled upon the indexing phase of this project because making use of...0 replies | 10433 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoroutercnc replied to a thread Cheap milling machine spindle - BT30-ER20, air powered draw bar + Tear Down! in Tool & Tooling TechnologyThe machined parts have arrived from JLCCNC - time to see if I've made any mistakes in the CAD! Links to JLCCNC services in the description box. Or...14 replies | 42898 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoHi all, I’m selling my 8x4 vertical CNC router, which I designed and built with guidance from Jonathan and Jazz CNC. The machine was completed in...0 replies | 12919 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoICT Avatar started a thread Automatic Tool Sensor Z Axis Probe Sensor wiring on AXBB-e in CNCdrive (UC100, UC300ETH)Hi , help need Automatic Tool Sensor Z Axis Probe Sensor https://tinyurl.com/yu4wk8jj wiring 4 wire on AXBB-e and UCSB with UCCNC Software ...0 replies | 11543 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoICT Avatar started a thread Tool setter normally closed wiring to AXBB-e with UCSB usig UCCNC in CNCdrive (UC100, UC300ETH)Hello, need some help wiring 4 pin NC toolsetter (https://tinyurl.com/yu4wk8jj) with AXBB-e with UCSB usig UCCNC any wiring info, settings or...0 replies | 10546 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoHi Apart from using a 3D printer my knowledge of CNC is pretty limited. Do have a useful workshop with a Harrison M300, Warco Mill, MIG and TIG...0 replies | 11179 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoIndy4x started a thread CONVERSION: VMC190 converted to modern electronics, after many years! in Boxford Vertical MillsRecently joined the forum as I have a Boxford 160 TCL and the 190 VMC with auto tool changer. Both have been sat in my workshop for many years and...0 replies | 13242 view(s)
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