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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 09 July 2022, 15:12
Replies: 5
Views: 4,986
Posted By danilom
You can use your plasma cutter to mark holes and...

You can use your plasma cutter to mark holes and then drill them, it makes a small mark just like center punch.
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Wed 29 July 2020, 14:24
Replies: 2
Views: 11,826
Posted By danilom
I installed couple of fiber laser systems, not...

I installed couple of fiber laser systems, not knowing what have you seen the head is least of expense, the source and fiber with connector to the head is much more. Also Head can be with autofocus...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Mon 17 February 2020, 15:09
Replies: 6
Views: 10,379
Posted By danilom
I use 60V 350w ones they supply with motor and...

I use 60V 350w ones they supply with motor and drive kit
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 15 February 2020, 19:14
Replies: 6
Views: 10,379
Posted By danilom
These I use for almost all machines now ,...

These I use for almost all machines now , affordable and powerful

https://vallder.com/en/c/292/38/stepper-motor-drivers/closed-loop-stepper-8-5nm-detail


...but looking at the stepperonline...
Forum: CNC motion control software Sun 02 June 2019, 02:26
Replies: 3
Views: 19,034
Posted By danilom
I've worked with machine which had one installed,...

I've worked with machine which had one installed, using only keyboard is awkward and there are lot of shortcuts that you have to remember...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 23 May 2019, 15:19
Replies: 56
Views: 80,979
Posted By danilom
Bravo !

Bravo !
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Sat 23 March 2019, 04:51
Replies: 2
Views: 24,621
Posted By danilom
What breakout board are you using ? is it...

What breakout board are you using ? is it optoisolated?

If it is isolated I would first try to connect the PC to the mains with small line filter.

also check if everything is properly grounded...
Forum: 701. Motor Drives Mon 28 January 2019, 14:18
Replies: 1
Views: 6,785
Posted By danilom
Its not important UVW, after first motor start ,...

Its not important UVW, after first motor start , check the CW direction , if its not correct swap one pair of wires that go to the spindle

How did you control the Huanyang, with plugin or 0-10V...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 05 January 2019, 15:01
Replies: 1
Views: 7,982
Posted By danilom
For a first time build I would skip profile rails...

For a first time build I would skip profile rails for X and Y , on such large construction there are really tight tolerances for mounting them and you will need a lot of patience and tools to mount...
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Fri 04 January 2019, 05:57
Replies: 449
Views: 463,267
Posted By danilom
I use sometimes HTD 3M belt and pulleys with...

I use sometimes HTD 3M belt and pulleys with conical axle grip .

GT2 seems compatible profile with HTD . its just matter of cost they are a bit more pricey
Forum: Driving Mechanisms: Rack/pinion, gears, screws, belts & chains Mon 31 December 2018, 04:58
Replies: 449
Views: 463,267
Posted By danilom
with 14mm shaft on stepper motor you have to go...

with 14mm shaft on stepper motor you have to go to 20 tooth T5 pulley , so its 1:3 because the largest is 60 tooth pulley for T5

No problem with aluminium pulleys I use them all the time for belt...
Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sun 05 August 2018, 06:11
Replies: 15
Views: 18,888
Posted By danilom
Nothing wrong with gmoccapy screen included with...

Nothing wrong with gmoccapy screen included with Linuxcnc if you need probing it can be added to user tabs, 5i25 and a simple 5$ BoB is all it takes to run a router very reliably.
Forum: Graphics & CAD Fri 03 August 2018, 15:10
Replies: 5
Views: 11,680
Posted By danilom
If looking into similar software to ArtCam then...

If looking into similar software to ArtCam then look at Vectric Aspire
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Tue 01 May 2018, 18:53
Replies: 42
Views: 53,982
Posted By danilom
Like I said "best cheap board" and it gets the...

Like I said "best cheap board" and it gets the job done using Mach3 and LPT port, just suggested to avoid the slow board with EL817 optos on all pins

I personally use Linuxcnc with 7i76e for...
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 28 April 2018, 13:44
Replies: 42
Views: 53,982
Posted By danilom
You dont have to optioisolate step/dir outputs...

You dont have to optioisolate step/dir outputs because there are optocouplers inside stepper drives , best cheap board is the one with one relay, 0-10v analog spindle rpm output, 12-24Vdc supply and...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 21 March 2018, 19:43
Replies: 694
Views: 373,124
Posted By danilom
That would be Linuxcnc software.

That would be Linuxcnc software.
Forum: Motors & their mountings Sun 11 March 2018, 06:18
Replies: 8
Views: 15,112
Posted By danilom
I think you are over engineering this simple part...

I think you are over engineering this simple part , and I think that I have enough experience from building and being involved in making 7 Mechmates and many other machines.

Using wedge is ok if...
Forum: Motors & their mountings Fri 09 March 2018, 14:58
Replies: 8
Views: 15,112
Posted By danilom
With two set screws , I never used wedge on shaft...

With two set screws , I never used wedge on shaft for these small gears. Yes its more secure but its more difficult to machine it. Two set screws 90 degree apart or grub screws secure it more than...
Forum: Motors & their mountings Tue 06 March 2018, 20:29
Replies: 8
Views: 15,112
Posted By danilom
80V might be too much , its also limit for most...

80V might be too much , its also limit for most drives so you should keep it a bit lower. Using 65V I got all the performance needed and you can also confirm in couple of topics here on forum that...
Forum: Motors & their mountings Sun 04 March 2018, 16:05
Replies: 8
Views: 15,112
Posted By danilom
These are great and I use them all the time, just...

These are great and I use them all the time, just use at least 60V power supply and a suitable drive. You are good to go.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 13 February 2018, 10:29
Replies: 479
Views: 523,532
Posted By danilom
Robert all these VFDs are 3 phase 230V input ,...

Robert all these VFDs are 3 phase 230V input , since this is only usable in Japan :) we all connect it single phase 230 , so at L1 you wire your LIVE and at L3 you wire NEUTRAL and thats it

in...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 26 January 2018, 10:01
Replies: 479
Views: 523,532
Posted By danilom
I was working nearby two of chinese "HSD" 6kw...

I was working nearby two of chinese "HSD" 6kw spindles , and its not a pleasant experience, the fans were mounted on shaft, at 15k RPM its deafening . Original HSD motors with ATC are a different...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 24 January 2018, 13:23
Replies: 479
Views: 523,532
Posted By danilom
Gas spring was calculated at about 50kg , as the...

Gas spring was calculated at about 50kg , as the steel plate that holds the spindle was 15mm thick steel 450 x 190mm and the spindle with holder is around 20-22kg

this was a specific Z that was...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 January 2018, 15:30
Replies: 479
Views: 523,532
Posted By danilom
As you see I installed 5.5kw on a mechmate and it...

As you see I installed 5.5kw on a mechmate and it has been nothing but a joy , but if not needed dont go over 3kw on stock Z axis
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 22 January 2018, 07:57
Replies: 479
Views: 523,532
Posted By danilom
These are the same you find everywhere, never had...

These are the same you find everywhere, never had a problem with any of them or with the supplied VFD

I have not seen 4kw version but that is because I have not looked for it maybe, but consider...
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