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by jpmsteadi
Thu May 18, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: PM-728 Setup for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 6284

Re: PM-728 Setup for sale

see pictures below. Please contact for more information. Machine is located in Atlanta, GA
by jpmsteadi
Thu May 18, 2023 11:10 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: PM-728 Setup for sale
Replies: 2
Views: 6284

PM-728 Setup for sale

Precision Matthews PM728 cnc conversion Asking 6850 OBO, be reasonable and we can work something out. Can help load at my location. I would suggest at the very least a pickup. A trailer is easier. I bought this machine new in 2020, converted to cnc early 2021. It has made and continues to make good ...
by jpmsteadi
Thu Apr 20, 2023 9:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can I do anything with Haas servos and "smart amplifiers"
Replies: 18
Views: 1834

Re: Can I do anything with Haas servos and "smart amplifiers"

I'd say if you are doing acorn just go with clearpath servos. simple, easy and reliable.
by jpmsteadi
Mon Mar 27, 2023 8:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Software enhancements request
Replies: 77
Views: 37276

Re: Software enhancements request

My biggest dislike of the centroid control is the lack of a separate rapid override, I have worked with Mazaks for around 10 years and just can't get used to not being able to separately control the rapid speeds for first parts. Would be awesome to be able to dial down the rapids but leave feeds al...
by jpmsteadi
Wed Feb 08, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: PM728VT - Success in Progress
Replies: 13
Views: 20877

Re: PM728VT - Success in Progress

I have been ignoring this mill for the most part for the last 8 months or so. I got a Sharp 2412 proper mill and have been using it exclusively. I recently moved the Precision Matthews mill to my shop and have begun the process of rebuilding it: new enclosure, new touchscreen, doing a new oiling sys...
by jpmsteadi
Thu Dec 01, 2022 3:42 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, Trade
Topic: PM-728 Setup for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 1242

PM-728 Setup for sale

Hi all! 6 months after getting a bigger cnc machine (Sharp 2412, a real big boy) I am coming to realization that I have not used my converted mill at all. I need the garage space, so I am listing the PM728 conversion. You can check out videos and info on the conversion here: https://centroidcncforum...
by jpmsteadi
Sun Feb 06, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: PM728VT - Success in Progress
Replies: 13
Views: 20877

Re: PM728VT - Success in Progress

Was just a cheap 56C inverter rated motor I found on eBay used. I didn’t seek out a specific motor model. I am planning to upgrade to a 2HP 3-phase motor plus a VFD, and would like to know what bearing sizes does one need to replace the stock ones? The exploded view in the manual on the precision M...
by jpmsteadi
Thu Feb 03, 2022 8:12 pm
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: PM728VT - Success in Progress
Replies: 13
Views: 20877

Re: PM728VT - Success in Progress

DesertRider wrote: Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:58 am
jpmsteadi wrote: Thu Jan 20, 2022 8:19 pm [...]

As I had already changed to a bigger motor [...]
Can you link to what motor did you use? Thanks.
Was just a cheap 56C inverter rated motor I found on eBay used. I didn’t seek out a specific motor model.
by jpmsteadi
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rigid tapping Setup
Replies: 11
Views: 2984

Re: Rigid tapping Setup

Thanks!!
by jpmsteadi
Sun Jan 30, 2022 1:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Rigid tapping Setup
Replies: 11
Views: 2984

Re: Rigid tapping Setup

makes perfect send. Do you have a model number?