The illusive Boxford 260vmc

[i2i]

are you typing in g0x--- for the movement in the midi line

[i2i]

Just thought i'd chase this up mate, where are you.????

[Ricardoco]

Hi i2i, sorry ive not been around for some time ive been moving into a larger workshop and doing all the overtime i can to pay for it, the machine ran really well and was surprisingly accurate for its age, I will stick some video up of it working on a test piece, my filming skills are not as good as they could be, but it will show the machine working thanks to all the help ive had on this forum.

Rick

[Jonathan]

I'd like to know how you're holding the aluminium plate down in that video? Some sort of adhesive?

[Ricardoco]

I'd like to know how you're holding the aluminium plate down in that video? Some sort of adhesive?

Ahh yes well spotted:naughty:, the aluminium plate has a 10mm edge profile but steps out to 18mm thick 50-100mm in from the edge, the mdf has a machined socket to accept the 8mm step and yes you are correct there is double sided sticky tape to hold it firmly in place together with a tight fit, this allows me to repeat the process without having to set things up each time.( i have several pieces of stock the same size and profile) I just slot the new material in the socket push down firmly and hit the cycle start button in mach3

[Ricardoco]

Ok, so to begin with ive jotted an idea down in paint, there are no dimentions at the moment as i will have to base any measurements on the toolholder and the type of collets, im hoping you will all help me design this little addition with input such as bearing type tool holder type and collet type (not too expensive) the drawing is just a basic concept..

So chirp in if you have any input :idea:




Rick

[i2i]

Great to see you've got it all up and running, how are all those lights.

Good news on the larger workshop.

[Ricardoco]

Great to see you've got it all up and running, how are all those lights.

Good news on the larger workshop.

Well the lights are not on it yet, The ridicule has given me second thoughts :lol: well here is the link to the video of the first runs of the machine, and yes i am messing around at the back with the speed of the spindle.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUdhhzArO0g

there will be three videos in all. the test job is an oil cooler end plate for a suzuki bandit.

[i2i]

seems to be working well, it'll not be the same without the lights.

[Ricardoco]

seems to be working well, it'll not be the same without the lights.

Hey! Don't Start me off lol