Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 04 October 2011, 16:02
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This machine has been an addiction of mine for...
This machine has been an addiction of mine for years before I started this project. I like to thank Gerald, everyone on this forum and my husband who continued to work hard to complete our dream:)
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 30 September 2011, 08:02
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Some more wiring Pic
Had to change that small 3 button box keep those labels coming.
What a relief to finish the wiring everything seems to be working fine.
The VFD is connected and working time to start cutting....
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 30 September 2011, 06:47
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 30 September 2011, 06:37
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lots of progress
Here are some pics of our progress will try to post some pics later
the motor connectors with 3 black wires and one yellow were really fun. keeping up with your pin-outs and troubleshooting a bad...
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Forum: Troubleshooting
Mon 19 September 2011, 16:16
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 19 September 2011, 09:51
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Still making progress
Still making progress here is a picture of the water cooler, 12v pump and enclosure with glass reservoir pump is very quiet.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Fri 29 January 2010, 11:33
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Motors Turning
Hey everyone, Gary got our motors turning. He will post pictures today.
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Forum: 70. Control Systems
Tue 26 January 2010, 16:04
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Gerald, I have read so many threads about the...
Gerald, I have read so many threads about the wiring and safety features that I feel more comfortable adding the part.:confused:
I also like to thank Brad for his detailed reply. It really...
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Forum: 70. Control Systems
Tue 26 January 2010, 10:31
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Views: 20,946
Hello Guys,
I really appreciate all of you...
Hello Guys,
I really appreciate all of you guys help. When I purchased the contactor from Automation Direct, I did not get the aux side contact. Automation Direct has will call service...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Thu 24 December 2009, 12:52
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Hello guys,
I know it has been sometime...
Hello guys,
I know it has been sometime since my last posting but I am still here. Work and family has distracted my physical work but not my research on building MM. Soon I will post my water...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 14 July 2009, 15:07
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Okay Gerald, after reading my question and your...
Okay Gerald, after reading my question and your reply, it appears that you think I only 6 cross beams. I have 8 cross beams with a spacing less than 16". The two beams on each end will be adjusted...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 14 July 2009, 13:58
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Replies: 80
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Gerald, this is not a problem. If the table...
Gerald, this is not a problem. If the table appears to be unstable, I will replace them with more recycled channels. I have the resources. Currently the spacing is 13.75".
What about my...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 14 July 2009, 11:28
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Replies: 80
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 14 July 2009, 05:58
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 14 July 2009, 05:07
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Gerald.
Table Question:
Is there any...
Gerald.
Table Question:
Is there any harm in aligning the 6 middle cross bearing beams and the table legs around the centerline of the table frame? The outside cross bearing will still reflect...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 13 July 2009, 17:37
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Question on Table Offset
Hello everyone, I am now making good process. I have three different projects going on all at the same time.
1. Steel Construction:
a. Material cut for final assembly.
b. Welder...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Fri 19 June 2009, 12:31
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Replies: 32
Views: 56,234
Once I recieve all the parts, I will post them...
Once I recieve all the parts, I will post them here and in my build. Just note that this company is not cheap. The pump was $120.00 and tank $69.00.:( I decided to go this way because I was able...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Thu 18 June 2009, 17:36
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Replies: 32
Views: 56,234
Okay,
Maybe I should have explained more. ...
Okay,
Maybe I should have explained more. I've read Greolt & many other comments on setting up this water cooling spindles. I agree with Greolt and Gerald. The KISS system needs to be applied. ...
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Forum: 50. Toolheads
Wed 17 June 2009, 17:34
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Replies: 32
Views: 56,234
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 15 June 2009, 14:45
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 15 June 2009, 08:50
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 15 June 2009, 07:38
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Views: 58,697
Steel Process
Hello Guys,
Here are some pictures of my ongoing steel construction. I mentioned earlier, I work for in the utility industry. I went to several of our monthly recovery investment recovery sale and...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Tue 09 June 2009, 13:34
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
domino11,
It's too late now, I've already...
domino11,
It's too late now, I've already purchased and received what I outlined in my last posting.
I was able to saved alot of money on the steel, so this shouldn't affect my budget.
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Mon 08 June 2009, 18:52
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Hello Guys,
I wanted to give everyone feedback...
Hello Guys,
I wanted to give everyone feedback on my progress. I’ve emailed some successful builder asking them to share their electrical equipment list to help give me get a better understanding. ...
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Forum: MechMates already cutting
Sun 03 May 2009, 16:47
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Replies: 80
Views: 58,697
Hello JD68,
Table:
I have made some...
Hello JD68,
Table:
I have made some progress on my table table. I work for our local utility company and this is our busy season (storms), thus resulting in not much time to work on my MM. My...
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