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    Re: Motor identification

    Looks like a motor from an old OKI dot matrix printer from the 80's. Looking at the stamping on the plate i would suspect this is just a two speed motor using different windings? may not be a stepper.
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    Re: Minimum PC requirements

    Ray i had both running no problem on my last laptop which was a 1.9 celeron and only 1 gb of ram (on Ubuntu 12.04). As with most hi screen rendering apps just make sure you have the best graphics and...
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    Re: Minimum thread engagement

    Joe if you have the welder out then weld another plate to the box section you will bolt too. No biggy really and will double your depth to tap into.
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    Re: Small metal Lathes / IE 350 to 50W machines

    Check out Page Title

    The yahoo group linked at the bottom is mine and very few in the uk have joined?
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    Re: Small metal Lathes / IE 350 to 50W machines

    Check out models made by FAM that are popular over your side of the waters as well.
  6. Re: Chinese 300W DC spindle - is the spindle shaft grounded?

    300W 12V-48V DC High-speed air-cooled Spindle Motor for Engraving Milling | eBay

    this is the same type as the one i have.
  7. Re: Chinese 300W DC spindle - is the spindle shaft grounded?

    I have just checked mine and i have continuity between spindle and body. Does that answer the question?
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    BUILD LOG: Re: My acquisition.

    I would make a temporary tank up out of plastic sheet and use the electrolysis method, much safer and will look like new for all the parts. Defo stay away from the sand paper
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    Re: Various nema 23's

    Jamie you may have answered your own question? You could gear them down to get more torque. By the time you have spent out doing that you may be better off putting them on Ebay and buying some more....
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    Re: Gerber system 48

    $119 sounds a bit expensive to me, you should be able to just replace the coil on it's own if your lucky?
  11. Thread: tb6560

    by Swarfing
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    Re: tb6560

    Carl

    I run my 542's (or 2m542, same spec) at 42v the 'H's can run at slightly more current i believe (4.5). For your set up the standard 542's will be fine, ignore the +50 bit as well. 50v is...
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    Re: Upgrade? Chinese CNC Machine

    That would certainly do the job and you can also run the steppers at a higher voltage (50v) with those.
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    Re: Upgrade? Chinese CNC Machine

    Got to hit the sack, hope get somewhere soon

    Paul
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    NEW MEMBER: Re: second build

    Sure is :toot:

    I must remember to shift that milling table out of the Utility room before the kids trip over it .....lol!
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    NEW MEMBER: Re: thanks for the welcome

    Welcome local chap...

    shooting him down in flames already? Don't listen to them, you got this far without em. It would cost you thousands in training to learn what you have so far. Just get on and...
  16. Thread: 1605 ballnuts

    by Swarfing
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    Re: 1605 ballnuts

    Dudz

    Looking at your drawing the out most holes for the nut show 38mm, but the mounting holes show 60mm between cntres. the drawing looks like they should be roughly in line. Can you just check...
  17. Thread: 1605 ballnuts

    by Swarfing
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    Re: 1605 ballnuts

    cnc4you advertise it as an RM and there stock code is SF. I would like to say they are the same beast because i am sure i have ordered both in the past and they all look the same? trouble is is what...
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    motor mount nema23

    Here is the code for Linuxcnc (setup in mm), also the CamBam file if you wish to edit it and make changes. Just change the extension if you are using mach3 as it should work fine in that. It uses a...
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    motor mount nema 23

    I'm loving this idea and looks like i'm the first :peaceful:

    here is a drawing for a motor mount i used for 1/2" ali plate. It was designed for use with a 425mm belt, 15 and 24 tooth HTD pulley....
  20. Re: Cut depths and spindal speeds to improve finsh time

    Well just in case people want the same for Linux cnc try this, works for me.

    For Science » LinuxCnc
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    Re: Where to buy a tramming tool in the UK

    I use a dial gauge and a sheet off glass to avoid false readings. If i had a tramming gauge i would certainly prefer it to make the job quicker
  22. Thread: operation cnc

    by Swarfing
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    BUILD LOG: Re: operation cnc

    Sorry just re read and you want the belt to cross the screws. Give ERIKS in Swindon a call

    Address: Unit 2/Ravenseft Pk/Cheney Manor, Swindon SN2 2QP
    Phone:01793 533181

    The do belts of any...
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    Re: Stepper motor tunning wiring

    Here is the manual for them
  24. Thread: 7' X 4' Combi

    by Swarfing
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    Re: 7' X 4' Combi

    :toot: Nothing wrong with being load and proud. With the input you are getting Ric will turn out a very nice build. Rome was built together and not by one man (plus a huge amount of slaves)
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    NEW MEMBER: Re: ma presentation

    Vincent
    Something that may help?
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