Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 05 February 2018, 10:57
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dbinock
Thank you for your comments.
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dbinock
Thank you for your comments.
Work holding is the key to cutting any material. Thinner material, as with sheet metal, is much more difficult to cut. I don't have vacuum, so I once...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 14 January 2018, 15:13
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What MechMate-111 has been up to..
From the four following photos below you can see what the MM and I have been up to. Sorry for the photo size, they are as large as allowed.
Photos:
1)High performance fuselage under construction,...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sat 13 January 2018, 14:25
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Archie,
WOW! It HAS been two years..
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Archie,
WOW! It HAS been two years..
Archie, Thank You for the query!!!
The MM started out as something I was interested to build, and I had a specific purpose for it. That purpose still...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 29 December 2015, 07:25
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Regardless, the code problems with VCarve, I'm...
Regardless, the code problems with VCarve, I'm sure that will be easy to sort out.
The last time (Sunday afternoon) the Z-Axis 'ran-away' there was no tool path posted to Mach3. Likewise, there...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 29 December 2015, 03:13
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 28 December 2015, 17:17
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Update: Z-Axis moves unexpectedly.
Last post I made the case that perhaps, the Z-Axis was moving because of a line of unneeded code from the VCarve tool path. Shown here: N150S12000M03.
Sure enough, that line of code causes...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 21 December 2015, 14:36
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Brandt, thank you for your query.
I am very...
Brandt, thank you for your query.
I am very happy with the ClearPath servos and the Hicon controller. They exceed my expectations in every way. There have been failures but none under performance...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 13 August 2015, 17:53
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Photo 1: The Pattern
This photo is that of a...
Photo 1: The Pattern
This photo is that of a motor plate for the Bridgeport CNC. Well, it's a failed motor plate. I made an error in CAD and scrapped this part. Anyway, I decided to have some fun...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 13 August 2015, 16:59
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 03 July 2015, 12:19
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tuning stuff
I know little of tuning motors. I'll share what I do know.
Other tuning documentation first:
MachMotion has information regarding motor tuning and I have not heard this method before. Please...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 02 July 2015, 05:55
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Wow! These NEMA23 Servos are Impressive
Yesterday I loaded a program into Mach3, to simulate a peck-drilling routine of 45 equally spaced holes over the entire cutting surface of the machine. As Mach3 began it was clear the 'A-axis was not...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Wed 01 July 2015, 12:26
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Before attempting to tune motors:
Check...
Before attempting to tune motors:
Check track alignment. Are the tracks parallel to each other?
Check axis alignment. Is the gantry perpendicular to the track? Check the 'Y-car' and 'Z-axis'...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 17:18
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Cabling Stuff
I forgot to mention this above...
Cabling Stuff
I forgot to mention this above in thread #53.
For this build I used exclusively 18AWG shielded. Because the controller is built into the motor, there is no power loss between the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 16:43
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Running Mach3 with the HiCON
photos 1 and 2 ...
Running Mach3 with the HiCON
photos 1 and 2
When Setting up Mach3, put the HiCON XML file in the Mach3 folder, just like you've done for SmoothStepper or anything else. Start Mach3 and select...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 15:50
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HiCON Controller
This controller is...
HiCON Controller
This controller is considered commercial grade. It has all the bells and whistles you can expect for a commercial device.
In this inexpensive $33 (12x12x6) junction box from...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 15:03
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Motor power supply
The motors need good...
Motor power supply
The motors need good clean unregulated 75VDC to perform at their maximum capacity. This power supply can easily handle three to five servos at much greater capacity than the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 11:51
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 11:04
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 29 June 2015, 09:44
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IRfan,
Thanks for the comments.
I...
IRfan,
Thanks for the comments.
I really like these servos so far. However, I have not put them through true performance testing, as in cutting actual parts. I will do so today or tomorrow.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 28 June 2015, 17:27
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motor information and videos
I have taken photos of my build and I am preparing them for the forum page. The build page will be updated soon.
As you wait for me to update my page, please check out the links regarding the...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 28 June 2015, 17:07
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Now has SERVOs #111 - Georgetown, TX
While updating another thread that actually began life here, I said that my MechMate is being refitted with new servo drives and controls. Mike and a couple of others asked for more details, so I...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 12 April 2013, 08:07
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Build Notes and Technical Information
Technical information, this build.
Cutting Surface: 6’ x 12’ /w 8” Z (7-1/2’ x 14’ footprint)
Lower Frame: C3x4.1 weight ~ 325 lbs, welded tight
Upper Frame w/ cross...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 05 April 2013, 16:13
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Serial Number
If possible, I'd like to wait for 111.
Thanks guys,
BillT
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 25 March 2013, 14:26
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Leveling the MechMate
This MechMate, is 7-1/2 ft wide and 14 ft long. After it was built it was leveled for final adjustments.
I built a simple ‘Red Oil Liquid Level’ apparatus with four legs constructed of, Garden...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 04 March 2013, 15:43
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Replies: 95
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Build Update
It’s time to update this thread.
Mike:
Logos are applied in four places and it looks great with them on.
Number Please, Is #111 taken?
I’ve installed a SmoothStepper to the controller, and...
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