Making Cuts #129 - St Denis, Reunion [Archive]

jhiggins7

Fri 19 January 2018, 05:15

Yannick,

I see you've been around about 5 years. Congratulations on your decision to build a MechMate and on your progress so far.

Regarding the skate. Do I see bolt ends at the far left and far right of the photo? When I used a similarly designed skate, the bolts that rode the top of the rail "wore" to the point that my depth of cut was affected. Thus the grinding wheel became more aggressive on subsequent passes. After noticing this, I found that I had to keep adjusting the bolts as they wore.

To remedy this, later designs of the skate placed bearings where you have bolts so the bearings could ride the top of the rail. The bearings don't wear as you make your passes resulting in better control of the depth of cut.

YANLM

Fri 19 January 2018, 21:07

john,
you are right. the bolts affect the top of the rail but as I finished the rails.

I did not notice or forget that the skateboard was planned for 115mm and not for the 125mm discs.

YANLM

Fri 19 January 2018, 21:22

Hello.

jhiggins7

Sat 20 January 2018, 05:05

Well good. That's a tough job COMPLETE! I hope you're happy with the results.

Thanks for sharing more progress photos.

YANLM

Mon 22 January 2018, 08:00

hello. can i replace this part 10.40.364 (50x25x3 steel tubing) by this 60x30x3 without problems. when i look the plan it seem possible. but i'm not sure about the screws or something else.

YANLM

Mon 22 January 2018, 08:09

a link to discover "the ultimate island" :)
(It is not from me it is the tourist office)
https://en.reunion.fr/

YANLM

Mon 22 January 2018, 08:20

Gantry

Borko

Mon 22 January 2018, 12:37

What a exotic place. I discovered it through our forum.
Yannick, you are doing good progress.

MetalHead

Wed 24 January 2018, 06:05

Progress looking great. Glad to see build posts!!

Robert M

Sat 27 January 2018, 09:25

..."Glad to see build posts"...ici aussi ;)

YANLM

Sun 04 February 2018, 07:30

Hello, photo of the construction. I am going to begin the electric part soon

YANLM

Mon 05 February 2018, 10:40

it's not easy but with a bit of patience.

MetalHead

Tue 06 February 2018, 04:31

Looking great! Like the progress.

YANLM

Mon 12 February 2018, 11:08

some progress

MetalHead

Tue 13 February 2018, 04:30

Looking good!

YANLM

Tue 13 February 2018, 09:38

Soon the cabling

IamDave

Sat 03 March 2018, 06:09

I just stopped by to check on you, Yannick. I am hoping good progress for you.

YANLM

Sat 03 March 2018, 09:10

I moved forward on the construction. All the axes work. But at the moment I have difficulty with mach3.

https://youtu.be/xxWOjvbM7t8

IamDave

Sat 03 March 2018, 12:12

If you post a little bit of problem, I help search on here for a solution. "Lots of really talented people, have posted good information. It is just hard to find."

YANLM

Tue 06 March 2018, 18:59

the wiring is almost complete.

YANLM

Wed 07 March 2018, 10:45

wiring complete
estop and push button too
but I am completely blocked by the spindle which does not start with mach3. Anybody would have a vfd Fuling ?

YANLM

Wed 07 March 2018, 10:51

The construction in image

IamDave

Thu 08 March 2018, 07:19

Is this the one you have, Yannick? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgZ1dijgvuU

YANLM

Thu 08 March 2018, 08:11

hello Davey, i have seen this video before. It's not the same model but the parameters seems to be the same when i compare with the user manual of my model (downloaded because the user manual delivered with the vfd is in chinese).

In manual mode it work very well.

ifffff

Fri 09 March 2018, 07:22

Did you switched parameters from inverter menu to change command source?
P0.01 from 0 to 1 keyboard to terminal control
P 0.03 from 0 to 1 to control ferquency instead keyboard 0-10v source
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/828872/Fuling-Inverter-Dzb200-Series.html?page=21#manual pages 20-21

YANLM

Fri 09 March 2018, 08:14

hello Ivo
Yes i have changed the command source.
i see variation on the vfd screen, when i jog 0-10v with the breakout board software. i found 24v between S1 and DCM and variation when i measure between VI and ACM .
I found 24 V between S1 and DCM when i activate the relay but i also found 24v when the relay is not select !!
and ACM and DCM are connected to 0V on my bob (all 0V on Bob are connected).

ifffff

Fri 09 March 2018, 13:04

hmmm i havent atm time to deepening to vfd manual, but it sounds like faulty unit. Especially when its screen is showing output, but it really dont have any.

I am using too chinese vfd/spindle combo, but guess why i have on the shelf spare ones :)

IamDave

Fri 09 March 2018, 17:42

I do not have a clue. But I am going to order the spindle/vfd in the video. maybe he has good settings. 2.2kw with vfd . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sf2zLQu5CU

ifffff

Sat 10 March 2018, 00:19

I suggest to buy instead of 2.2kw 3kw unit. Price is almost same, but you get better spindle with more low rpm torque and bigger bearings.
I am using those https://www.ebay.de/itm/EU-3KW-ER20-Water-Cooled-Spindle-Motor-24000rpm-VFD-Inverter-220V-100mm-Clamp-/253468515537
According to this http://vi.vipr.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemDescV4&item=253468515537&t=1497763655000&tid=310&category=36802&seller=rattmmotor&excSoj=1&excTrk=1&lsite=3&ittenable=false&domain=ebay.de&descgauge=1&cspheader=1&oneClk=1&secureDesc=0 are those inverters original huanyang.

YANLM

Sat 10 March 2018, 03:21

so it work.

YANLM

Sat 10 March 2018, 03:29

some modification about the vfd wiring :D

YANLM

Sun 11 March 2018, 13:21

Z axis next stage

ricdu34

Tue 13 March 2018, 05:53

courage,moi je commence:D

YANLM

Tue 13 March 2018, 06:25

Hello. First test.

YANLM

Tue 13 March 2018, 06:28

Salut Eric. Il ya des etapes a bien préparer pour ne pas recommencer. Sinon cest un bon projet.

IamDave

Tue 13 March 2018, 06:42

Je suis d'accord que c'est un bon début de projet.

IamDave

Tue 13 March 2018, 06:43

Does Mach 3 run on your laptop without problems?

YANLM

Tue 13 March 2018, 10:07

yes for the moment i don't have any problems with mach3 on the laptop. (break out board with usb and driver for mach3).

IamDave

Sat 17 March 2018, 05:57

I like the way you used the square tube on the gantry, for the wires.

YANLM

Mon 19 March 2018, 08:53

hello, Yes I have drilled twice for all the cabling. i can put a photo if you want

somebody have a vacuum table?

IamDave

Tue 20 March 2018, 16:19

Yannick. How long is the z slide rack on yours? I cut mine 11.8 inches on an 18 inch tooled plate. I only drilled 2 holes to hold it on. I get confused on the drawings as to the length options.

IamDave

Sun 08 April 2018, 18:02

What are you making now, Yannick?

YANLM

Thu 14 June 2018, 01:40

hello. i'm back :)

Robert M

Thu 14 June 2018, 05:42

Hey !!..welcome back :p
;)

YANLM

Sat 07 July 2018, 20:02

some progress with the machine and with the software. i use mach3 and vcarve.

ricdu34

Mon 09 July 2018, 04:53

cool

YANLM

Thu 12 July 2018, 12:37

Making cuts in exotic wood

wiifm

Thu 12 July 2018, 15:02

:cool: nice. what are you making with the exotic timber?

YANLM

Thu 12 July 2018, 19:59

hello Dennis
for now i just trying to undestand vectric. and mach3. and mechmate. ;).

jhiggins7

Fri 13 July 2018, 05:36

Dennis, slap some logo's on your MechMate and earn a serial number. Undoubtedly your's will be the first MechMate in Reunion.

I'm also loving the exotic wood

YANLM

Mon 16 July 2018, 10:48

Making cuts in medium

YANLM

Thu 19 July 2018, 08:20

The result

lonestaral

Thu 19 July 2018, 18:28

Ah!
Now I see what you were cutting.
Good work:)

pblackburn

Thu 19 July 2018, 19:10

nice

YANLM

Mon 30 July 2018, 01:27

Some progress

ricdu34

Wed 01 August 2018, 02:31

chouette,loin d' en etre la mais ç a avance pour moi aussi

YANLM

Wed 01 August 2018, 07:05

Yes Eric. You are right. It's fun

MetalHead

Fri 03 August 2018, 04:14

Ok guys, does that look like a logo on this MechMate? I think it does. Nice!!

jhiggins7

Fri 03 August 2018, 05:21

That's what I thought when I saw it yesterday. I suggest you award him a Serial Number.

What would it cost to send him a set of the vinyl MechMate logo's from the US? I suppose shipping and customs costs would be prohibitive.

YANLM

Fri 03 August 2018, 05:27

vinyl from USA ;).
i think i can make it with a good scissors. i don't have time for that for now, but it is in my task list

jhiggins7

Fri 03 August 2018, 05:33

Just a thought Yannick. We watch your progress with interest. Good luck.

YANLM

Fri 03 August 2018, 05:39

thanks you!
Thus the following stage will be my number! But before I shall stick stickers and shall end the electric part.

MetalHead

Sat 04 August 2018, 04:12

Yannick you have been give Serial Number 129. Congrats!

YANLM

Sat 04 August 2018, 04:41

I am very glad with this number which means for me a lot. Merci !

jhiggins7

Sat 04 August 2018, 05:26

Yannick,

Congratulations on earning Serial Number #129. Here's the Updated Builder's Log (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SDSq8C8mQKJzp0oTrXtHcTYXp_QmFlYev9zRc1X2nZE/edit?usp=sharing)with your entry added. Please review your entry and let me know any changes you wish to make. Also, please let me know the "cutting" dimensions of your table so that I can add them to the Builder's Log.