Activity Stream
-
Older Activity
-
14 Hours AgoOK here is the next installment. I designed the Z axis to have up and down, touch off sensing, and torch breakaway. But I didn't like how it turned...6 replies | 5480 view(s)
-
2 Days AgoThis is not a recommendation, just one data point from one user to get the ball rolling... My gantry router uses the ubiquitous 3HP 24K RPM Huang...1 replies | 528 view(s)
-
2 Days AgoSo I bit the bullet and ordered the Servo Motor Drives, Motors, and all the cables to match. Up until a week ago, I'd never even considered...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
3 Days AgoAgain, thank you for the detailed explanation, I'll get some more research done my end, but this is looking promising. Thanks once again Phil11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoIncremental encoders output a basic Quadrature (A/B usually along with a Z index) signal, which is counted by the drive (aka the drives internal...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoThis is all great info, thanks so much! I've seen a 1000w 80 Flange from Lichuan on Aliexpress, I've asked the question if they can get custom cable...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoMost servos above a few hundred watts are mains powered. NEMA simply refers to the motor mounting dimensions, and is an older imperial based...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoNow that's just opened a whole new can of worms, lol, Servo Motors and Drives!? so from my quick Google they definitely seem like they're the best,...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoThe SDSK version please1 replies | 391 view(s)
-
4 Days AgoGood morning, This is my first post so please forgive me if this is in the wrong sub-forum and has been covered in previous posts. I have searched...1 replies | 528 view(s)
-
5 Days AgoAt that size of machine, I wouldn't even consider steppers. You can get 1kw servos for well under £200 an axis, which would give you far better...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
5 Days AgoHi m_c, thanks for the detailed info. Although it's a DIY build, it's a bit of a monster, 3000mm x 1650mm Steel frame with 9kw ATC (which weighs...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoPlenty machines run unshielded stepper motor wiring, but those machines will also likely be running 24VDC control circuitry with some differential...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
6 Days Agohello guys,the spindle position on the work table is different from what, on the nc studio sreen..how do i match the two....thanks14 replies | 24026 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoChaz replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyYep. 5K is decent for what you have there. My 5 Axis Bridgeport clone has 4.2K however Im only getting around 3.9K at 50 Hz. Temped to take the head...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoMuzzer replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyPerhaps best solution for machining time and surface finish would be a single flute, lapped cutter at max spindle speed (5000rpm for me), with full...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoChaz replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyYep, know the feeling. I think for Alu, Air plays almost more of a part than lube. Get them chips out ...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoMuzzer replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologySorry I don't recall the F&S but probably close to what the mfr recommended. I have about 4kW available at the spindle but it's not often I can get...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoChaz replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyNice cutting on what looks to be slowish Speed (due to machine). Whats your DOC and Feed Rate please?8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoMuzzer replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyI prefer uncoated carbide with honed or "lapped" edges (= razer sharp!) and the only issue I've had has been when using high material removal rates...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoTeknic Clearpath Servos 3421 in UK Also IPC5 power supplies and cables. thanks1 replies | 391 view(s)
-
6 Days AgoThanks John for your reply, I'm going to go for the closed loop option I think, there's probably slightly more work involved in hooking it all up but...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoChaz replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyFor milling, HSS is fine. If you can find a tool with a carbide insert, it can work faster / harder but it is less forgiving, brittle and more...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoI think the reason for shielding stepper wires is to minimise radiated EMY considering they are carrying fast high current pulses. IF the servo...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoJohnHaine replied to a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyA UK supplier appears to recommend uncoated HSS for aluminium.8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
1 Week Agohowida started a thread Carbide vs. HSS End Mills for Aluminum Machining Which to Choose? in Tool & Tooling TechnologyHello, I am currently working on a project that involves CNC machining aluminum parts; and I'm trying to decide between carbide and high-speed...8 replies | 802 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoHello, Just thinking of the possibility of upgrading to Closed Loop NEMA 34 Stepper Motors for my ongoing build. I’ve done a quick search on the...11 replies | 1192 view(s)
-
1 Week Agohi a couple of years ago i stripped a friends mori seki vmc (tryax) to cannibalise parts for a mill build. things moved on and i didnt build...0 replies | 648 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoAny suitably sized servo motor should work. The driver is where you need to make sure that it'll do what you'd like it to. Key things are, are...2 replies | 1034 view(s)
-
1 Week AgoAnd does the Z work normally when using jog or mpg?6 replies | 9380 view(s)
CNC plasma cutter options