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1 Day AgoRobin Hewitt replied to a thread Benefits of Belt Drives for Steppers in Belt Drive, Pulleys & TimingI always found that anything less than 5um per step made things a bit slow when it came to the rapids, but I assume stepper technology has moved on...9 replies | 13457 view(s) -
2 Days AgoDean (jazzcnc) builds machines. He is near Prontifrack1 replies | 2239 view(s) -
4 Days AgoThe issue with microstepping, is that you're essentially relying on the energised coils to balance the rotor between steps, so any external forces...9 replies | 13457 view(s)
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4 Days AgoDavid Child replied to a thread Benefits of Belt Drives for Steppers in Belt Drive, Pulleys & TimingI use similar figures with a lathe cross slide—5um per full step and 2.5um per half step to give 5um on diameter. I found that measuring with a 1/10...9 replies | 13457 view(s)
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6 Days AgoIm looking for a Itech 6090 CNC machine or the similair Laguna IQ 6090 machine, im based in York, UK but i have transport for the right machine0 replies | 2176 view(s)
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6 Days Agodvddvd started a thread FOR SALE: Rat RIG Killer bee 1500mm x 1500mm FOR SALE £2000 in Items For SaleI am selling my Ratrig 1500 mm x 1500 mm Killerbee CNC machine I bought the machine around 3/4 years ago from Ratrig in Portugal and imported it...0 replies | 2089 view(s)
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6 Days AgoIm looking to buy a 6090 cnc, Something like the Itech 6090. or badged Laguna IQ I would change the controller and maybe the spindle and VDF so...1 replies | 2239 view(s)
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6 Days AgoHas anybody made the bold move? I saw the factory that builds the Itech 6090/ Laguna IQ machines on Alibaba. I chatted to one of their sales...0 replies | 2129 view(s)
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6 Days AgoI've been wanting to do this project for a while. I wondered if it would be possible to build a spindle monitor to check if it has stalled out and...0 replies | 2593 view(s) -
1 Week AgoI know this has been a long time. My Clock Club has just been donated one of these engravers. I was wondering if you still had access to the...15 replies | 32517 view(s)
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1 Week AgoBrilliant. I've just tested the input/output triggers, and thanks to you, Voyager, I've got it working. I will look at the disabled push button...5 replies | 11272 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoThanks mc It does need to be c-beam really, if i have no choice then i,ll have to have a rethink but i'm sure i saw big stuff somewhere, a while...2 replies | 6485 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoI did have a list of with some UK suppliers from when I was looking at building a router, but I can't find it. Only thing I can find, is the model I...2 replies | 6485 view(s)
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2 Weeks AgoHi all Usually I would go to kjn ,for one their local but it seems their range is a bit lacking when it comes to large profile, i've been trawling...2 replies | 6485 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoveres replied to a thread custom 3d models for CNC, sculpture, portraits, reliefs in Opportunities Available & Sought3D bas-relief portraits for badge manufacturing. J.R.R. Tolkien, Salvador Dali, Joseph Brodsky, Kurt Cobain, Bob Marley, Steve Jobs.84 replies | 329871 view(s) -
3 Weeks AgoThanks for this. I think you are correct. My Z axis was near the limit of its travel and the steel used for the part is gauge plate. The part is...2 replies | 8592 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHard to be certain on the info provided but my first thought would be backlash and flex in the mechanical system, rather than CAM setup. Backlash...2 replies | 8592 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHi All, On my list of items to do is build a CNC machine, (Its been on the list for a while!) so look on the forum with great interest. I have...0 replies | 6694 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHello, could anyone explain why I'm getting these marks on my work pieces. I have a DIY build router. CS Labs IP/M controller. DMA680 stepper...2 replies | 8592 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoyou can also use the input output triggers to disable the spindle pushbutton relay for safety so you cant eject the tool during cutting ,,,enter the...5 replies | 11272 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoDavid Child started a thread Modifying AT pulley for reduced backlash in Belt Drive, Pulleys & TimingIt's a bit of an off-the-wall idea, but has anyone considered skimming the outside diameter of an AT pulley to reduce backlash? If you look at...0 replies | 11823 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoAhhh that's great, thanks for that. I'm on Holiday at the minute but I'll give that a go when I'm back, thank you5 replies | 11272 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agoeurikain started a thread FOR SALE: Rails, ball screws, complete working control box, spindle & VFD, steppers, end mills in Items For SaleHello, I'm selling parts of my CNC which I built in 2015 with several posts on this forum. It worked like a charm but took too much room so I...0 replies | 12788 view(s)
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3 Weeks Agohi phil just seen your message ,havent been on for a while ,,if you goto settings , i/o trigger , output trigger ,enter your input port and pin...5 replies | 11272 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoHello I'm from near bath what help do you need lathe or mill plus control software you are using I'm a skilled machinst5 replies | 21526 view(s)
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3 Weeks AgoMine was rather extreme too: I ended up making my own pulley, as it seems that many of the pulley suppliers make their pulleys from the same...7 replies | 24254 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoHello again, I have my ATC manual Tool Change Push Button from my Spindle connected to my UCBB Inputs, none of the Input LED's are on until I press...5 replies | 11272 view(s)
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4 Weeks AgoHi Muzzer this is an opportune post of yours as I have a very similar problem with HTD drive to a lathe cross screw. Small drive pulley 12 T and...7 replies | 24254 view(s)
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