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Forum: Introduce yourself and start planning Sat 17 February 2024, 04:59
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Posted By alan254
Proven design. Run mine every day.

Proven design. Run mine every day.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Wed 21 December 2022, 06:07
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Unplugged parrell cable from computer and...

Unplugged parrell cable from computer and controller cleaned and reinstalled reinstalled . Only had time to run a small project everything ran good. Will run large rojec this week will keep my...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 20 December 2022, 06:00
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Will look at that . Everything except the x axis...

Will look at that . Everything except the x axis it just keeps carving away only in a straight line.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 19 December 2022, 14:12
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Today my x axis stopped moving and the x is fine....

Today my x axis stopped moving and the x is fine. I am using oriental motors and gecko drivers. The program Mech3 shows it is stepping on the screen.Should I try to change the gecko or the motor...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 01 January 2019, 06:08
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
i cut all kinds of stuff from full table pieced....

i cut all kinds of stuff from full table pieced. A lot custom one off items to several hundreds of the same.

I just bought a whole reel of wire for spare parts.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 21 October 2018, 05:54
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
I gets used daily for almost 7 years now

I gets used daily for almost 7 years now
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 18 October 2018, 04:48
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
This was used cable when i put it in. Now I...

This was used cable when i put it in. Now I changed all stepper wires with Southwire from Automation Direct Item code is MCTC-18-45-1
Forum: MechMates already cutting Mon 15 October 2018, 11:33
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Found problem. One of the wires supplying the x...

Found problem. One of the wires supplying the x drive in the wire e chain broke thru the insulation and was occasionally shorting to the outer shield of the cable. Replaced cable no problems in the...
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 14 October 2018, 11:58
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Also if i jog it slow it is fine If I fast jog it...

Also if i jog it slow it is fine If I fast jog it acts up Checked all wiring it's fine . I also ordered a new 203v
Forum: MechMates already cutting Sun 14 October 2018, 08:48
Replies: 109
Views: 145,570
Posted By alan254
Hi all it been almost 7 years since i finished...

Hi all it been almost 7 years since i finished building my machine and have had any problems with my machine till now.

The problem is my x drive motor it runs fine then it chatters and louses...
Forum: Miscellaneous / General / Whatever / Catchall Wed 07 March 2018, 04:55
Replies: 12
Views: 26,070
Posted By alan254
Thanks for all the help over the years.

Thanks for all the help over the years.
Forum: MechMates already cutting Fri 19 February 2016, 05:29
Replies: 215
Views: 201,045
Posted By alan254
It is a good feeling to see it move isn't it...

It is a good feeling to see it move isn't it after all that effort
Forum: General - MM Build Sun 13 December 2015, 06:32
Replies: 15
Views: 27,308
Posted By alan254
HI Erick, I am in Mystic Ct. Al

HI Erick,

I am in Mystic Ct.

Al
Forum: 80. Computer Hardware & Software Mon 23 November 2015, 06:07
Replies: 40
Views: 42,348
Posted By alan254
From the old school, if it works don't fix it.

From the old school, if it works don't fix it.
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Sat 09 May 2015, 05:30
Replies: 232
Views: 213,521
Posted By alan254
Hi Bilal, my spindle is a RS90 CPE25 240Volt that...

Hi Bilal, my spindle is a RS90 CPE25 240Volt that I bought new from Blurry Customs, and the VFD Lenze MC1000 I picked up at an auction for $100. just lucky no one there knew what it was .

Al
Forum: Construction started, but not cutting yet Fri 08 May 2015, 04:29
Replies: 232
Views: 213,521
Posted By alan254
I am running a 5HP Colombo spindle on single...

I am running a 5HP Colombo spindle on single phase but you need to double the size of the VFD I am running 10 HP Lenze drive. All running fine

Al
Forum: MechMates already cutting Tue 28 October 2014, 04:58
Replies: 119
Views: 100,424
Posted By alan254
Have a new gas shocks for sale it is a Macmaster...

Have a new gas shocks for sale it is a Macmaster –Carr
#9416K181 20 lb will sell for $10.

Thanks Al
Forum: Utility software Mon 29 September 2014, 05:40
Replies: 103
Views: 97,461
Posted By alan254
just ordered mine looking forward to using ...

just ordered mine

looking forward to using

thanks al
Forum: General - MM Build Fri 26 September 2014, 04:46
Replies: 30
Views: 37,218
Posted By alan254
Has the bottom of the plenum board been sealed...

Has the bottom of the plenum board been sealed since the top does not appeared to be sealed ?

Al
Forum: Utility software Wed 25 June 2014, 04:47
Replies: 103
Views: 97,461
Posted By alan254
I know about the business end. Tough. I am...

I know about the business end. Tough.

I am willing to pre pay for the program at your projected price if that will help a I know others will you are very trusted on this site.

Thanks Al
Forum: Utility software Mon 23 June 2014, 05:13
Replies: 103
Views: 97,461
Posted By alan254
Just reviewed post #47 and see you have already...

Just reviewed post #47 and see you have already have a tab for mortise and tendon. Way ahead of me.

Thanks
Forum: Utility software Mon 23 June 2014, 05:05
Replies: 103
Views: 97,461
Posted By alan254
Hi Ger, I am willing to test. Most of my...

Hi Ger,

I am willing to test. Most of my work is furniture and cabinets. I can see where could also be easily set up mortise and tendon work also.

Great job. I am a buyer

AL
Forum: MechMates already cutting Thu 12 June 2014, 05:06
Replies: 382
Views: 221,340
Posted By alan254
Like the idea of an optical connector. I have...

Like the idea of an optical connector. I have been using a Winford RLP104 relay panel mounted in the y car for over two years now with no trouble at all.
Just information.

Al
Forum: 70. Control Systems Tue 13 May 2014, 04:55
Replies: 4
Views: 10,925
Posted By alan254
Yes I am using a 122 and mech3 and it will stop...

Yes I am using a 122 and mech3 and it will stop and home also e stops in case of a lifted carnage.

Al
Forum: The Market Place Sun 11 May 2014, 05:15
Replies: 4
Views: 6,968
Posted By alan254
Yes, I was just not enough time. Al

Yes, I was just not enough time.

Al
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