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12-03-2015
Thread: Motor identification
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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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25-10-2013
Thread: Minimum PC requirements
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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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18-08-2013
Thread: Minimum thread engagement
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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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17-08-2013
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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? -
17-08-2013
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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.
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16-06-2013
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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. -
16-06-2013
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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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04-06-2013
Thread: My acquisition.
by Swarfing- Replies
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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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13-04-2013
Thread: Various nema 23's
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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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10-04-2013
Thread: Gerber system 48
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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?
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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... -
05-04-2013
Thread: Upgrade? Chinese CNC Machine
by Swarfing- Replies
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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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03-04-2013
Thread: Upgrade? Chinese CNC Machine
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Re: Upgrade? Chinese CNC Machine
Got to hit the sack, hope get somewhere soon
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31-03-2013
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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! -
30-03-2013
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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... -
30-03-2013
Thread: 1605 ballnuts
by Swarfing- Replies
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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... -
28-03-2013
Thread: 1605 ballnuts
by Swarfing- Replies
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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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07-03-2013
Thread: motor mount nema 23
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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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06-03-2013
Thread: motor mount nema 23
by Swarfing- Replies
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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.... -
22-02-2013
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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.
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04-02-2013
Thread: Where to buy a tramming tool in the UK
by Swarfing- Replies
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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
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10-01-2013
Thread: operation cnc
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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
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08-01-2013
Thread: Stepper motor tunning wiring
by Swarfing- Replies
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Re: Stepper motor tunning wiring
Here is the manual for them
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02-01-2013
Thread: 7' X 4' Combi
by Swarfing- Replies
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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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31-12-2012
Thread: ma presentation
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Re: ma presentation
Vincent
Something that may help?
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