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Thread: X-3 or 7550 Mill
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20th February 2009, 04:08 PM #16
Thanks John,
So would 2 lengths be right for one machine given they are 12" long?
i need to buy enough for mine and Nigels unit
One other question, where did you get your R8 collets from?
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20th February 2009, 04:55 PM #17
yep two lengths will do. I used one for the Z and just over half of another for the Y.
I got the quick change tool set from Frans. But I paid a lot less than what the current price is. You should be able to pick up a set of ER32 collets for an R8 spindle off ebay cheaper than buying local. Failing that Hare&Forbes sell sets.
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25th February 2009, 11:22 AM #18
John,
Do you run your unit with Mach3. Does it need smooth stepper at all? Of course this depends on the PC i use, but I am lead to believe that these units have a pulse generator on the control circuits. Do you know if this is the case?
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25th February 2009, 04:56 PM #19
Yep it is controlled via Mach3 (which is the recommended software).
The unit will connect to your PC via a parallel cable (which should be supplied) so you need to have a PC with a parallel port. Frans can also give you a copy of the Mach3 profile for the X4.
From what I understand, the X4 standard (the blue one) does not come with a MPG only the X4+ has that (the yellow one like I have).
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1st May 2009, 03:33 PM #20
Whohooo,
It finally arrived yesterday. Of course it went to the wrong address, but late last night after a short drive from Nigels i managed to fire up the spindle at least in manual mode.
Quick check shows the X axis need adjustment, so shall look at tightening the gibbs I suppose.
Next I need to get the new steel table in the shed and then the big task of lifting the unit on to it. I think a sling and the bobcat may work. John T, where did you grab your unit from when you hoisted it?
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1st May 2009, 03:45 PM #21
I used a few nylon straps to make up a harness under the table, base and head. It was a bit of trial and error to get the weight distribution right. The biggest problem is that it is top heavy and wants to tip. If you have a second person that can help steady it and keep it upright it isn't too bad (I had to do it alone).
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