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- Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:24 am
- Forum: Member Projects
- Topic: Vacuum Table for Shapeoko 2
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4625
Re: Vacuum Table for Shapeoko 2
You'll need a lot of vac to hold pieces down. I use a vac table on my 5x12 industrial router at work with a massive 480v dual impellar vac pump and that smallest piece it can hold and cut is about 1.5'x1.5'. I've looked into smaller plates and found 2 different designs. The holes in plate version ne...
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:19 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Cutter flute lenght for Aluminum
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2813
Re: Cutter flute lenght for Aluminum
EBay has all kinds of endmilla that you can use. I personally order from JTS machinery, good prices and good selection. You can get a nice 2 flute coated endmill that'll be deep enough for under $12 iirc. They have an eBay store for quick ordering.
- Mon Mar 10, 2014 12:09 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Cutter flute lenght for Aluminum
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2813
Re: Cutter flute lenght for Aluminum
I'm going to attempt to cut new spindle mounts from 1/2 inch aluminum. I found a nice end mill for aluminum on ebay a while back, but the flutes are only 3/8 long. I'm doing a test to measure my runout in 1/4" and it's working great so far. http://www.ebay.com/itm/380824507246?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX...
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 9:03 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: thread milling with shapeoko2?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3086
Re: thread milling with shapeoko2?
I favor the single point thread mill. That way one tool will work for multiple threads as opposed to needing a different tool for each thread pitch.
- Fri Mar 07, 2014 3:16 pm
- Forum: Lounge
- Topic: thread milling with shapeoko2?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3086
Re: thread milling with shapeoko2?
The big thing you have to worry about is backlash. Odds are you'll at least have to trace the hole with the proper tap upon completion.
- Sun Mar 02, 2014 7:44 pm
- Forum: Mach3
- Topic: I need help with Mach3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5953
Re: I need help with Mach3
id recommend stepping up to a dial gauge as opposed to a ruler, much more accurate. Mach 3 has a step per in calculator for use with a dial gauge.
- Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:28 am
- Forum: Discussion
- Topic: Pictures of finished machines
- Replies: 43
- Views: 16708
Re: Pictures of finished machines
Ill post some of mine soon. Almost finished with the tool plate I made for it. 3/8 6061t6 plate with m6 threaded holes to replace the stock mdf board. Gives the machine some weight and more accurate fixturing.
- Sat Mar 01, 2014 4:26 am
- Forum: Mach3
- Topic: I need help with Mach3
- Replies: 6
- Views: 5953
Re: I need help with Mach3
with 1/8 microstepping my shapeoko 2 is 1016 steps per in calculated. I have yet to take a dial gauge to it to confirm but its working nicely. Ill have to check mach when i get back to my shop for the z axis. What is your vel/accel? Those TB6560 are temperamental drivers from what I've found, don't ...
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:54 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Help to choose motors and drivers
- Replies: 19
- Views: 4531
Re: Help to choose motors and drivers
I have a xylotex 4 axis control board laying around if you want something cheaper thatll run on 24v. I upgraded to some more potent drivers on my machine.
- Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:00 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Gecko G540 Upgrade
- Replies: 17
- Views: 7039
Re: Gecko G540 Upgrade
Youll either need a male to male cable or a gender changer for a standard cable. Avoid cheap cables as they can be more hassle than the money saved. As for motor wiring: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPath=75_94&products_id=524 http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/product_info.php?cPat...