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    Re: Shop vac silencing

    I had excellent results by putting the whole thing in an 18mm plywood box, lined with foam on inside. Hinged top with clips and a foam draught excluder seal. A 4" hole at the back is lined up with...
  2. Re: How I repaired my Chinese 24V/15A Power supply.

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  3. How I repaired my Chinese 24V/15A Power supply.

    Thought I'd share in case it helps anyone in future.
    PLEASE DON'T MESS WITH POWER SUPPLY IF YOU DON'T KNOW WHAT YOU'RE DOING! 350Volts in there!

    My Chinese 6040z died during a v bit carving....
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    Re: My new 6040 improvement plan.

    I've figured out how to add the 15mm square rails.

    New backplate, 20-25mm thick aluminium, 100mm high. 2020 extrusion bolted to top and bottom edge. Square guides bolted to extrusions. Mounting...
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    Re: My new 6040 improvement plan.

    I recieved my 500mm long, 15mm hiwin clone guide rail and carriages today. Sure singly quick.

    Looks good, except these have M3 holed on the carriages (2x20mm spacing).
    Suppose it will be all...
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    Re: My new 6040 improvement plan.

    I get that, however, as it's often repeated on this forum- not all China cnc are the same. Much of the reputation was for poor electronics was from early controller boards and VFD etc. I was very...
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    Re: My new 6040 improvement plan.

    Second (and probably the biggest of the lot)- SHIELDING- or lack of it!

    Absolutely nothing is shielded not even the VFD cable!

    I started with external cables to Spindle and Stepper motors.
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