CNC conversion AMAT25LV AMAT30LV WM18 advice needed for total novice

**Doddy** · 25-11-2018

Originally Posted by dazp1976

Following on from my last comment.
Have been rebuilding the X2 which is why I hadn't got round to look at mine yet.

Now in truth I am a little stumped!?
Just got round to un-crating my AMAT25LV and noticed the spindle center is nowhere near the table center.
It's as though the head needs a spacer of at least 1 inch thickness fitted.

It has 185mm table movement on Y axis but with the column bellows fitted the distance between these and the spindle center is only 160mm.
Couldn't get full 185 cut with them fitted when there's work on the table, only the 160mm is acheivable.

ARC advertise the SX2.7 as having 165/190mm travel depending upon having the bellows fit, or not. I think you're right - a number of these machines have similar issues

**dazp1976** · 27-11-2018

Originally Posted by Doddy

ARC advertise the SX2.7 as having 165/190mm travel depending upon having the bellows fit, or not. I think you're right - a number of these machines have similar issues

I'd have bought the 30LV if I'd known about this. At least I'd have got the 180mm travel I needed straight out of the box! (states 220mm max).
Once I start converting the 25 I'll set the table 20mm further back from where it is now and later on fit a 25mm head spacer.
That should be enough to achieve what I need.
Kind of annoyed.

I'm actually considering putting the motor and control box from the 25 onto the X2 while I'm messing with this. I get 160mm on the X2 with the changes I made.

**komatias** · 27-11-2018

you guys seen this: http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/12274...e-for-December

**dazp1976** · 27-11-2018

Originally Posted by komatias

you guys seen this: http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/12274...e-for-December

I suspect it will be exactly the same as my 25LV (identical spec) with Y travel limitations when the chip guard bellows are in place. Saw a post on CNC zone mentioning this the other day regarding a similar machine.

My advice would be: If you want a machine about this size with 180mm Y travel then the AMAT30LV is in stock atm.
Might not be for long though.
I'm unfortunately committed to my 25 now :(

**Hulksmash** · 27-11-2018

Originally Posted by dazp1976

I suspect it will be exactly the same as my 25LV (identical spec) with Y travel limitations when the chip guard bellows are in place. Saw a post on CNC zone mentioning this the other day regarding a similar machine.

My advice would be: If you want a machine about this size with 180mm Y travel then the AMAT30LV is in stock atm.
Might not be for long though.
I'm unfortunately committed to my 25 now :(

What about this machine ? These better than the warco wm18 or AMAT30 ?

http://www.toolco.co.uk/products/vm3...ling-machine-1

**dazp1976** · 27-11-2018

Originally Posted by Hulksmash

What about this machine ? These better than the warco wm18 or AMAT30 ?

http://www.toolco.co.uk/products/vm3...ling-machine-1

The Toolco32B will be pretty much the same as the AMAT30LV.
I prefer the R8 taper and Toolco only had the 32B in MT3 when I last checked.
The Warco is geared so that put me off it.

**Hulksmash** · 17-12-2018

Either the guy from toolco uk ltd is having the best holiday ever, or he has closed down or worse !!

I have been trying to contact them for past 2 months... just get voicemail saying he is away on holiday... however all emails checked... but not as sent a few.

I even contacted there ebay store... nothing.