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14th Jan 2021, 08:58 AM
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I posted some pics in this other thread. ...
I posted some pics in this other thread.
https://metalworkforums.com/f308/t205455-cnc-plasma-play/latest/post1979959#post1979959
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13th Jan 2021, 09:08 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma State of Play
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I would never go past proper linear rails for a...
I would never go past proper linear rails for a router or laser.
A lot of work to build these machines and you don't want to compromise the result by skimping on such an important component.
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13th Jan 2021, 05:15 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma State of Play
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OK a few photos. The computer in the mobile...
OK a few photos. The computer in the mobile control cabinet is shared between three machines. The bottom electrical cabinet is only for the plasma
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12th Jan 2021, 01:58 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma State of Play
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I built my own It can cut 1200 x 1200. Or a...
I built my own It can cut 1200 x 1200. Or a full sheet hanging out one end.
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11th Jan 2021, 09:41 AM
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I know this is an old post but thought I might...
I know this is an old post but thought I might respond anyway.
These could be done on my CNC plasma.
I am a hobby user and do not expect profit.
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11th Jan 2021, 09:25 AM
Thread: CNC Plasma State of Play
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Here is a video I did just before Christmas...
Here is a video I did just before Christmas showing file creation and cutting on my CNC plasma
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10th Apr 2019, 09:37 AM
Thread: Ethernet motion control board choices ?
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As stated above, Win7 and the Mach3 LPT driver...
As stated above, Win7 and the Mach3 LPT driver work together fine. I run a couple of Win7 computers with Mach3 LPT driver.
However it must be the 32bit version.
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23rd Mar 2018, 12:35 PM
Thread: Lifting HM50 mill by the bed
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While writing the above post I was trying to...
While writing the above post I was trying to remember that. Afraid it is gone. The old brain leaks a bit. :-
I do remember I also had to remove the bed as well, so as to get it all through a... -
23rd Mar 2018, 10:02 AM
Thread: Lifting HM50 mill by the bed
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When moving my HM50, (away from Geelong in my...
When moving my HM50, (away from Geelong in my case) I removed the whole top. Parting at the top of the column.
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3rd Feb 2018, 01:01 PM
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My first job was with an industrial and...
My first job was with an industrial and automotive balancer. (Not in SA) My Dad worked there for years.
That small motor running at 2700 rpm must be pretty bad to require re balancing.
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11th Nov 2017, 05:45 PM
Thread: GCS900-3DB DRO setup question
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Thanks for that Dave. I will carefully poke...
Thanks for that Dave.
I will carefully poke about with that setting. :)
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11th Nov 2017, 01:35 PM
Thread: GCS900-3DB DRO setup question
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GCS900-3DB DRO setup question
GCS900-3DB DRO
Purchased one of these cheap DROs for my cheap Chinese Mill.
Mounted the first (easiest) scale and couldn't resist trying it out.
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18th Sep 2017, 02:51 PM
Thread: ER32 Collet Chuck, Damaged Thread
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Just to be clear I was suggesting opening a...
Just to be clear I was suggesting opening a dispute with Ebay. I know they are interlinked but not Paypal.
And not directly messaging the seller. Ebay passes on the message at first but you are... -
21st Jul 2017, 07:03 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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Glad your items arrived and are OK. CTC never...
Glad your items arrived and are OK.
CTC never responded to my emails about my faulty part-off tool holder.
It was a fault that could have easily been missed, but I would expect at least a... -
9th Jul 2017, 02:38 PM
Thread: Cross slide graduations on a Metric Lathe
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Yeah, you are probably much smarter than me. 😃...
Yeah, you are probably much smarter than me. 😃
Whether it takes a given measurement from the radius or diameter makes little difference. You quickly get used to that. I have used lathes with... -
8th Jul 2017, 09:31 PM
Thread: Cross slide graduations on a Metric Lathe
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Cross slide graduations on a Metric Lathe
I have a 2.5mm pitch screw on the cross slide of my Chinese lathe.
Graduations are marked 0.04mm which is diameter.
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30th Jun 2017, 07:49 PM
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Good information. Thanks for that. I think...
Good information. Thanks for that.
I think the Bunnings bottles are the smaller size. Am I right?
I do have a question:
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23rd Jun 2017, 01:10 PM
Thread: What's the go with Synergic MIG
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Thanks to those who have responded. I appreciate...
Thanks to those who have responded. I appreciate it.
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22nd Jun 2017, 11:08 AM
Thread: What's the go with Synergic MIG
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Sent an email to Token Tools. Maybe I expect too...
Sent an email to Token Tools. Maybe I expect too much but was a little disappointed in the response.
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21st Jun 2017, 05:53 PM
Thread: What's the go with Synergic MIG
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Thanks for that Karl The following is from...
Thanks for that Karl
The following is from Token Tools write up on the "Synergic 210S" As opposed to the bigger, more expensive, 250P which is described as a Pulse Mig Welder
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21st Jun 2017, 10:24 AM
Thread: Sieg SX4 Mill Measurements
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I might be able to help. Have a ten year old SX3...
I might be able to help. Have a ten year old SX3 which I retrofitted to CNC control.
They are quite limited in what they can do. Not very rigid. If mine was not CNC, I would have passed it on... -
20th Jun 2017, 10:28 AM
Thread: What's the go with Synergic MIG
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What's the go with Synergic MIG
Tax time coming up and thought I might get a more modern MIG inverter style to replace the old transformer one.
Only need around 180/200 amps or so. Single phase.
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4th Jun 2017, 06:31 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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Tried to fit a parting tool to the parting tool...
Tried to fit a parting tool to the parting tool holder today.
Thread for the screw acting on the retaining wedge is stripped. Very poor quality control.
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28th May 2017, 07:46 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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The one I purchased is known as 250-222 wedge...
The one I purchased is known as 250-222 wedge style with 250-201 etc holders. I think it is also known as BXA. Installed on a 13" lathe.
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27th May 2017, 03:21 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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Thanks Silversprings The retainer is machined...
Thanks Silversprings
The retainer is machined and the QCTP is on the lathe and looking good.
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27th May 2017, 11:33 AM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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My order turned up exactly one month from order....
My order turned up exactly one month from order.
Sent from Germany I think.
It was well packed. Contained the extra tool holder I added after making the initial order.
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4th May 2017, 08:07 AM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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The threat of raising a Payal dispute got a...
The threat of raising a Payal dispute got a response.
Order has been modified as I requested. That's good.
Also enquired as to when it might be dispatched. No reply. Not so good.
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1st May 2017, 03:31 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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I would like to get the order from them but they...
I would like to get the order from them but they make it hard.
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1st May 2017, 01:03 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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Thanks Dean Yeah I would maybe do that but the...
Thanks Dean
Yeah I would maybe do that but the payment has gone through with the bank. Even though it is still "Awaiting Fulfilment"
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1st May 2017, 12:45 PM
Thread: Can't get any response from CTC
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Can't get any response from CTC
Ordered a QCTP from CTC via the website.
Freight is expensive.
Decided I wanted to add extra tool holder. My mistake. Should have thought of that in the beginning.
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25th Apr 2017, 09:07 PM
Thread: Any one recognise or know what these are?
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I knew someone would know what they were. 😂 ...
I knew someone would know what they were. 😂
UNIMAT 3 THREAD Cutting Master & GUIDE
Probably very little demand, however there are some available for $40US plus each.
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25th Apr 2017, 07:48 PM
Thread: Any one recognise or know what these are?
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Any one recognise or know what these are?
The local Men's Shed somehow came to have these things from I don't know where.
Most likely part of some tool or system to do who knows what.
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24th Apr 2017, 09:21 PM
Thread: Chinese Machine Vice
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rhamer Did a search and it looks like they're...
rhamer
Did a search and it looks like they're all gone. :(
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24th Apr 2017, 09:05 PM
Thread: Chinese Machine Vice
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No I made no claim about it being the best vice. ...
No I made no claim about it being the best vice. Just better than I expected for the money. Which I am happy about.
I don't have access to a real Kurt to see what the mechanism looks like.
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24th Apr 2017, 08:07 PM
Thread: Chinese Machine Vice
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I just got one of these. 150MM Kurt copy I...
I just got one of these. 150MM Kurt copy I think. At least it looks very similar.
On ebay for $163. Made an offer for less than that. They took it.
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24th Apr 2017, 07:48 PM
Thread: Spindle lubrication HM-50
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Thanks Dave Looks like an addition to the...
Thanks Dave
Looks like an addition to the winter job list.
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24th Apr 2017, 05:09 PM
Thread: Spindle lubrication HM-50
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Spindle lubrication HM-50
Have an older ZX-7550. Hafco call them HM-50
No manual. I find them fairly useless on this vintage Chinese machines anyway.
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6th Apr 2017, 07:08 PM
Thread: ER32 Collet Chuck, Damaged Thread
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I buy a lot of this sort of stuff from China via...
I buy a lot of this sort of stuff from China via ebay.
If you have not already done so, lodge a faulty goods claim with ebay. Do not send feedback. Good or bad.
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13th Aug 2016, 09:24 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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Finally got back to this after some unexpected...
Finally got back to this after some unexpected health issues.
Ground up a form tool and cut the worm with 8 TPI which is as close as I could get to Mod1 with standard change gears on the lathe.
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12th Jun 2016, 08:41 AM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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Posted a reply here but it disapeared??? I...
Posted a reply here but it disapeared???
I don't see the helix angle being a problem. Maybe I am being naive. :)
I cut gears with a small vertical CNC mill. It has a rotary axis.
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11th Jun 2016, 08:47 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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And this is where I need to make the worm and...
And this is where I need to make the worm and worm gear for.
The change gears run on the 1/2" stub visible and the other one that will be integral to the missing worm gear.
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11th Jun 2016, 08:44 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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Here is the coolant pump. Runs nice but you...
Here is the coolant pump. Runs nice but you wouldn't believe the amount of disgusting crud it was sitting in and covered with.
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11th Jun 2016, 08:41 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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The AEW has 2hp motor below, then via a vee belt,...
The AEW has 2hp motor below, then via a vee belt, a three speed gearbox in the middle.
Then three speeds selected via a poly vee belt on step pulleys that drives the top reduction box with the... -
10th Jun 2016, 10:18 AM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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Michael Thanks for taking the time. Yes I...
Michael
Thanks for taking the time.
Yes I am stuck with 8tpi for the worm. I'm thinking that I can make the worm gear slightly off spec dia to make it match that 8 tpi or 3.175 pitch.
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9th Jun 2016, 09:50 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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On the UK Lathe site write up about the AEWs it...
On the UK Lathe site write up about the AEWs it says they originally had a range of 0.7 to 5 inch per min, so I think that will be OK. Definately not going to see any production type work. Just a...
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9th Jun 2016, 07:41 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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No feed rate plate on the machine. Unfortunately....
No feed rate plate on the machine. Unfortunately.
It is a strange setup. It has change gears that you must change for different feed rates.
I will need to make these also as there is only... -
8th Jun 2016, 10:04 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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Here are some pics of the Viceroy model from the...
Here are some pics of the Viceroy model from the UK lathe site.
Traverse unit looks pretty much the same
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8th Jun 2016, 09:25 PM
Thread: AEW Horizon Mill
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AEW Horizon Mill
Hills Men's Shed have purchased an AEW Horizon Universal Milling Machine.
With a little bit of TLC it will be ready to go.
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4th Jun 2016, 05:43 PM
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The lathe sold. Thanks all. ☺
The lathe sold. Thanks all. ☺
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3rd Jun 2016, 08:16 AM
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The men's shed have posted the lathe on Gumtree
The men's shed have posted the lathe on Gumtree