Centroid Community CNC Support Forum

Just a thought, I know "never made chips, brand new" sounds great in theory, but if you're not a shop offering a warranty, it can sound sketchy to some buyers not looking for a project.

A quick picture or vid showing it making some chips would alleviate those fears. Good luck on your sale!

Extruded aluminum frame? Wonder if it's flexing in the middle of the span with torque applied? You wouldn't be able to tell pushing it by hand, necessarily. Maybe chuck a pencil in the spindle and tape a sheet of paper on the table, set Z to just touch the tip of the pencil, run full speed and see i...

I'd buy it

cnckeith wrote: ↑Mon May 01, 2023 3:38 pm

tblough wrote: ↑Sun Apr 30, 2023 7:04 pm TB 170 covers this: https://www.centroidcnc.com/dealersuppo ... ds/170.pdf
It sucks big time. Maybe I should suggest improving this as a software enhancement.

its on the to do list.

Looking forward to this. I do a lot of re-threading now on a manual lathe.

Another quick question, does anyone have any idea what "size" these servos are?

They have a 4.332" center locating ring around a .75" shaft. 4x Bolt holes are spaced 4" apart.

Servos are Yaskawa Sigma 1s

I havent posted up a build thread yet. Its only bem up and running for maybe like a few weeks. I do plan on doing a post just havemt yet. Also gonna add a c axis with clutch using same servo drive and motor. Alrready bought it just have to deseign up the platform for thr mounting of shaft and clutc...

Im using these 1.5kw on my mazak lathe i converted. Manuals in english and work very well. Cant be them for the price. Prolly gonna order same ones for my 4020 mill conversion too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115013372472?var=415508845552 Well that's definitely the budget option. How long have you bee...

... I always like to support the vendors who support the community, when possible. In that case, Centroid sells and supports both Etsun and Yaskawa brands - https://www.centroidcnc.com/centroid_diy/cnc_components.html Nice, yeah I had them quote Yaskawa when I was looking at using Oak...probably mo...

I'd say if you are doing acorn just go with clearpath servos. simple, easy and reliable. Thanks for the recommendation. They definitely have some options that look like a good fit. Do you guys generally buy direct from the manufacturer, or does this group have a preferred vendor? I always like to s...

Im using these 1.5kw on my mazak lathe i converted. Manuals in english and work very well. Cant be them for the price. Prolly gonna order same ones for my 4020 mill conversion too. https://www.ebay.com/itm/115013372472?var=415508845552 Well that's definitely the budget option. How long have you bee...