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7 Hours AgoHi 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. ...0 replies | 59 view(s) -
9 Hours AgoHere is the latest update on my project. I have made some improvements to the ATC module cover. ...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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9 Hours 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 | 64 view(s)
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3 Days 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.11 replies | 27156 view(s) -
4 Days 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 | 1744 view(s)
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6 Days 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 | 2153 view(s)
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1 Week Agomike-f replied to a thread CONVERSION: Dyna Mechatronics DM2800 in Milling Machines, Builds & ConversionsFirst problem, and I don't even have the main body of the machine home yet! As I said the stepper motors are really nice disc armature ESCAP...1 replies | 6702 view(s)
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1 Week AgoIf anyone would like to try out the ATC module, let me know. I have a few additional units.32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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1 Week AgoTry PureCutCNC https://purecutcnc.github.io It runs in a browser or as a desktop application. Free and no registration required. Disclaimer:...78 replies | 261544 view(s)
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1 Week AgoMany thanks. Something to look into when I next get a chance.78 replies | 261544 view(s)
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1 Week AgoImpact driver mechanisms are bi-directional32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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1 Week AgoAha! Right, I didn't spot that in the video.32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoIt is the same for tightening and loosening. The operating principle doesn't change. The average torque required to spin the module is low, but the...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThat's true when tightening but loosening is a different matter as the spindle will be stationary.32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThat is Totally Ace!32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHere is my first job using the ATC modules. The cover needs some improvements to keep the collets clean. ...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoVery cool! Cant wait to see your first cassette of tooling in play and in production :thumsup:32 replies | 18663 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoThe whole point of an Impact Driver Mechanism is that it isn't reliant on motor torque, it releases the drive in response to pre-settable torque...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThat's as cool as a Hippy Penguin's Jesus Sandals!32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThanks for the extra information Daz. If the motor could generate the torque it would need a very different controller, the current one is KBE...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI’m working on an open-source project called PureCutCNC, and I just pushed version 0.0.2. It is still in the very early stages, but I’m excited to...78 replies | 261544 view(s)
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2 Weeks Agomike-f started a thread CONVERSION: Dyna Mechatronics DM2800 in Milling Machines, Builds & ConversionsOK, here we go again. You may have seen my last rebuild of a Boxford VMC260 (https://www.mycncuk.com/threads/15971-Boxford-260-VMC-rebuild). I...1 replies | 6702 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThere's a list of some here; https://wifitalents.com/best/gerber-pcb-software/ I've always thought KiCad was a good one, it's free open source but...78 replies | 261544 view(s) -
2 Weeks AgoOkay, hello everyone. I hope i'm in the correct forum here (moderator, please move it to the correct one if i'm not). I have used hobby cnc...78 replies | 261544 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI have done some more digging and since it is a DC motor, you will have completely different torque curve, with some significant torque available...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThe module external dimensions are: 95mm X 95mm footprint, and 88mm height. Checking your spindle, I am afraid you most likely won't have enough...32 replies | 18663 view(s)
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