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18th March 2016, 11:36 AM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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Hi Gerry, Thanks for that. I've looked at BST...
Hi Gerry,
Thanks for that. I've looked at BST but haven't had a chance to purchase yet.
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8th March 2016, 02:40 PM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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Hi Russel, Thanks for that. It explains it...
Hi Russel,
Thanks for that. It explains it perfectly.
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7th March 2016, 06:21 PM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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I believe that they do. I'm not up on how it is...
I believe that they do. I'm not up on how it is done though.
3 Double Ball Nuts Double Ballnuts Ball SCREWS1605 2005 C7 for CNC Router | eBay
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7th March 2016, 12:38 PM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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Hi Russel, Thanks, one of my options is to get...
Hi Russel,
Thanks, one of my options is to get some double ball nuts from linearmotionbearings2008.
Hopefully I can use the nut on my existing screws.
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2nd March 2016, 10:42 AM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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Thanks for all the replies. I'll pull it apart...
Thanks for all the replies.
I'll pull it apart on the weekend.
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1st March 2016, 04:13 PM
Thread: I need help with my FK12 bearing block
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I need help with my FK12 bearing block
Hi All,
My TM20VL mill conversion uses FK12 bearing blocks to retain the RM1605 ballscrews. I measured the backlash in the X axis and it is around 0.12mm. :oo:
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26th January 2016, 10:25 AM
Thread: G540 & CNC Build
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Hi Brad, 60degC is fairly standard for stepper...
Hi Brad,
60degC is fairly standard for stepper motors. At that temp you can only touch it for a few seconds. I normally try to run them a little cooler though.
That motor will run hot with a... -
10th December 2015, 02:37 PM
Thread: Need some help with Joomla
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Need some help with Joomla
Hi Guys,
A bit of a strange topic for a CNC thread, but the payment could be in CNC components. :)
I'm after some professional help with my website Joomla installation. I figured that I'd make... -
5th October 2015, 08:08 AM
Thread: OMG it works!!!!!
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Good to hear it is up nd running. :) Cheers, ...
Good to hear it is up nd running. :)
Cheers,
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15th September 2015, 12:51 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma build 1.2x1.2
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Looking good! looking forward to seeing it fire...
Looking good! looking forward to seeing it fire up.
Cheers,
Peter -
31st July 2015, 06:01 PM
Thread: CNC Plasma build 1.2x1.2
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Hi, If I read you correct, you want to have...
Hi,
If I read you correct, you want to have the G540 VFD voltage output operate a relay?
I haven't done it but it should be possible with a relay such as this.
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4th May 2015, 11:49 PM
Thread: Intel NUC mini PC for small CNC build
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Hi Peter, I purchased an Intel NUC around...
Hi Peter,
I purchased an Intel NUC around Christmas time. Looks similar but different model number. Is a DN2820FYKH
http://www.intel.com.au/content/www/au/en/nuc/nuc-board-dn2820fykh.html
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22nd August 2014, 01:34 PM
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TM20VL mill Spindle belt drive kit now available
Hi Guys,
I was so impressed with the quality of the Belt Drive kit for the TM20VL mill that I fitted to my mill that I decided to stock a few.
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The kit is produced by Scott at Benchtop... -
24th May 2014, 10:50 AM
Thread: X3 out of Hibernation.
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Hey Willy, Sorry to hear about your...
Hey Willy,
Sorry to hear about your challenges. A few years ago I was an executor on my Mothers Will and it was not fun, so without a will I feel for you.
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23rd May 2014, 12:49 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Hi, At the moment Scott who makes the belt...
Hi,
At the moment Scott who makes the belt kits agreed to make one so I'll see what he can do.
Thanks very much for the offer though.
Cheers,
Peter -
20th May 2014, 04:35 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Spindle Belt Drive Conversion
Hi Guys,
I had a bit of time on Saturday to start the spindle belt-drive conversion. I'm using using the kit from Scott at Bench Top Precision
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11th May 2014, 12:52 AM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Hi Rod, Yes, I will be reducing the rapids as...
Hi Rod,
Yes, I will be reducing the rapids as running it this fast will only wear thing out. I was just seeing what speeds I could wring out of it.
I tightened the jibs up so there was no... -
11th May 2014, 12:40 AM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Hi Bob, You can use a larger motor but it...
Hi Bob,
You can use a larger motor but it won't be producing it's full torque. If I get time, I might measure the torque it develops at 3.5A.
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10th May 2014, 10:18 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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TM20LV running of G540 Controller
Hi All,
I finally got around to wiring up the motors on the mill.
I'm using my 570 oz.in 5A stepper motors on the mill. The pulleys are set up for a 1:1 ratio.
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10th May 2014, 10:08 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Z-Axis done!
Well, the Z-Axis brackets are finally done. That's the last of the axis conversions.
The drive is a 1:1 belt drive. I chose the pulleys and belt from what I had on hand to match the stepper... -
30th December 2013, 10:19 PM
Thread: Mach3 lingo
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Hi, Have a look at this manual. It should...
Hi,
Have a look at this manual. It should answer all your questions.
http://www.machsupport.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/Mach3Turn_1.84.pdf
Cheers,
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15th December 2013, 10:04 PM
Thread: Thank you Gecko
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Hi, One tip to keep in mind with these type of...
Hi,
One tip to keep in mind with these type of connectors is to not to put any strain on them through the wiring. Tight bends my reduce the conctact between the pins and connector.
Cheers,
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8th November 2013, 10:59 PM
Thread: CNC Machines for gear cutting
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Hi MPW, Yeah, probably. I don't know great...
Hi MPW,
Yeah, probably. I don't know great deal about the Shark controller. If you want, send me a PM and I'll see what can be done. It is possible that you could use a G540 along with most of... -
8th November 2013, 12:31 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Hi, This images shows the difficulty I'm going...
Hi,
This images shows the difficulty I'm going to have attaching the top plate. The original top plave was just a thin sheet steel cover. The mounting holes were just hand drilled.
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8th November 2013, 11:46 AM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Finally back to it.
Well it's been quite a while since I last worked on the conversion. I must be 10 to 12 months. Every time I walk past it in the shed I feel a small guilt twinge.
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8th November 2013, 11:39 AM
Thread: CNC Machines for gear cutting
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Hi, Also, if you purchase off ebay, many of...
Hi,
Also, if you purchase off ebay, many of these routers have a controller based around the dreaded Toshiba chips. They work OK when they work, but are very fragile.
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21st July 2013, 07:35 PM
Thread: 7x12 Mini Lathe Conversion
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Hi Marty, It's going a bit slow at the moment....
Hi Marty,
It's going a bit slow at the moment. There just doesn't seem enough time at the moment. I'm tring to get the Z-Axis done at the moment.
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21st July 2013, 01:49 PM
Thread: 7x12 Mini Lathe Conversion
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Hi Marty, Wiring looks correct. The A and /A,...
Hi Marty,
Wiring looks correct. The A and /A, B and /B are used to differentiate the two coils labelled A and B. For each coil the A and /A, B and /B differentiate the two wires within each coil.... -
13th June 2013, 06:43 AM
Thread: European Geckodrive Distributor
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Hi Guys, Thanks for all your support. I...
Hi Guys,
Thanks for all your support.
I noticed that they stock the new G215 for same day dispatch. I have received one for evaluation but as I understand it, they have not been released for... -
13th May 2013, 09:38 PM
Thread: Help in getting some MDF machining done
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Help in getting some MDF machining done
Hi Guys,
I just got an email asking for someone to help out with some machining.
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If anyone is interested and can help out let me know and I'll pass on the details.
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7th April 2013, 10:15 AM
Thread: Shielded VFD Cable available
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Shielded VFD Cable available
Hi all,
I get a lot of enquiries as to whether I stock cable suitable for VFD drives. I do now. :)
The cable contains four cores and has a tinned copper braided screen and a PVC transparent ... -
25th February 2013, 10:49 AM
Thread: I feel like moaning Minnie with my 6090
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Just a couple of tips on the wiring. In the...
Just a couple of tips on the wiring.
In the first 2 photos, you have heavy duty wires in terminals 1,2 and 3 of the G540. The power for the g540 connects to terminal pins 11 and 12.
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30th January 2013, 10:02 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Hi Rod, Thanks for the ideas. Where the nut...
Hi Rod,
Thanks for the ideas. Where the nut holder attached to the Z-Slide, there is already a slot that will take care of the misalignment in one direction, so I could put use 1 plate with slots... -
30th January 2013, 04:48 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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My plan for the top plate is to make a...
My plan for the top plate is to make a replacement plate for the side plate. This will be made from of 12mm aluminium plate.
I'll then make the top to sit on the top of the column. It will bolt... -
30th January 2013, 04:45 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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I still have a bit of work to do with respect to...
I still have a bit of work to do with respect to making the Z-axis top plate that holds the Z-axis bearing supporting the screw. It's going to be tricky as there are no real reference points.
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30th January 2013, 04:42 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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These two images show the Z-axis ballscrew and...
These two images show the Z-axis ballscrew and nut holder inserted into the column.
I'm really pleased with how it turned out as it is so quick to assemble the axis. -
30th January 2013, 04:41 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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These images show the nut holder mounted to the...
These images show the nut holder mounted to the Z-nut on the ballscrew.
The last of the images shows the ballscrew clearance through 25mm hole in the nut holder.
The hole was drilled with a... -
30th January 2013, 04:39 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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The first image shows both part A and Part B of...
The first image shows both part A and Part B of the Ballnut holder. I was very happy with the fit of the peg into the pocket. It ended up being a firm press.
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30th January 2013, 04:36 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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As depicted in the images below part A of the...
As depicted in the images below part A of the Z-axis ballnut contains a pocket for part B to lock into. The two parts are held together with a pair of M6 bolts.
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30th January 2013, 04:26 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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The two parts need to lock together so I decided...
The two parts need to lock together so I decided to make a square peg that locks into a matching square pocket.
The first job was to make the square peg. The part is made out of 50mm x 25mm... -
30th January 2013, 04:21 PM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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More Worrk on the Z-Axis Ballnut Holder
Over the weekend I had a bit of time to work on the Z-Axis ballnut holder. Most of the weekend was taken up with my sons basketball tournament. 5 games in 2 days!. I was sort of happy that the team...
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4th January 2013, 07:52 PM
Thread: Low voltage E-Stop ideas
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Hi Russell, Yes, that's why I suggested a...
Hi Russell,
Yes, that's why I suggested a relay with double the current capacity, for a 10A system, a 20A or 30A rated relay.
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4th January 2013, 06:40 PM
Thread: Low voltage E-Stop ideas
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Hi Russell, I have to respectfully disagree....
Hi Russell,
I have to respectfully disagree. When a solid state relay fails, it mostly fails in the "ON" state, which is the last thing you want for an ESTOP. This is the reason that safety... -
2nd January 2013, 09:27 PM
Thread: Low voltage E-Stop ideas
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What mains components you shut off with the relay...
What mains components you shut off with the relay is up to you. Think of the reasons that you need to push the Estop.
If the VFD fails and suddenly starts the spindle by itself the only way to... -
2nd January 2013, 11:58 AM
Thread: Low voltage E-Stop ideas
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The circuit below is a sample EStop I snatched of...
The circuit below is a sample EStop I snatched of the net.
The DC (power supply) is 12Vdc. Control relay (CR) is a 12V relay such as the link below, but you could use any small 12V relay as the... -
1st January 2013, 09:01 PM
Thread: Low voltage E-Stop ideas
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Hi Geoff, On my G540 controller I have the...
Hi Geoff,
On my G540 controller I have the controller box on/off power switch turn on a small 12V switch mode power supply. This 12V supplies an Estop circuit that consists of the EStop button, a... -
30th December 2012, 11:53 AM
Thread: Homann Designs TM20LV CNC conversion
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Stand almost complete
Hi Grant,
If you think that's nice you should see it now. I just need to pick it up after the camping trip.
Cheers,
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21st December 2012, 10:00 AM
Thread: Homann Designs 2012 Christmas Break
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Homann Designs 2012 Christmas Break
Hi All,
Homann Designs will be closing for the 2012 Christmas break from the 21st
December until the 14th January for the annual camping holiday in Port Fairy
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9th December 2012, 07:17 PM
Thread: Smoking Spindle
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Hi, You may find that the spindle is still OK...
Hi,
You may find that the spindle is still OK assuming you turned it off as soon as you saw the smoke.
Try putting the settings back to where they should be and see if it is OK.
Cheers,
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26th November 2012, 12:29 PM
Thread: It's ALIVE
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Yes I agree. We want pictures. :~ Cheers, ...
Yes I agree. We want pictures. :~
Cheers,
Peter