My first real part using CNC
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My first real part using CNC
With the Acorn, Fusion360 and a HIGHLY modified Taig mill.
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Re: My first real part using CNC
Nice. Can we see an overview of the mill and maybe running a part showing the control?
Marty
Marty
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Mesa, AZ
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Mesa, AZ
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Re: My first real part using CNC
You know, I need to make a larger fixture plate that uses Mitee Bite clamps, perhaps I will make a video of that. I could wait to do the overview video once my WMPG comes in the mail so I can include that in the video too.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:39 am Nice. Can we see an overview of the mill and maybe running a part showing the control?
Marty
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Re: My first real part using CNC
Sounds good, I think we would all like to "SEE" the little machine!wjh308 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:14 amYou know, I need to make a larger fixture plate that uses Mitee Bite clamps, perhaps I will make a video of that. I could wait to do the overview video once my WMPG comes in the mail so I can include that in the video too.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:39 am Nice. Can we see an overview of the mill and maybe running a part showing the control?
Marty
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Mesa, AZ
We can't "SEE" what you see...
Mesa, AZ
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Re: My first real part using CNC
martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:36 amSounds good, I think we would all like to "SEE" the little machine!wjh308 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 11:14 amYou know, I need to make a larger fixture plate that uses Mitee Bite clamps, perhaps I will make a video of that. I could wait to do the overview video once my WMPG comes in the mail so I can include that in the video too.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Wed Sep 30, 2020 10:39 am Nice. Can we see an overview of the mill and maybe running a part showing the control?
Marty
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Re: My first real part using CNC
Here's it in action, making a large fixture.
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Re: My first real part using CNC
Outstanding to see the little guy doing its thing. What did you modify from its stock configuration? Axis motors/drives, spindle motor/drive, etc...
Looks like its doing quite well!
Looks like its doing quite well!
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Mesa, AZ
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Mesa, AZ
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Re: My first real part using CNC
It has a new base and column that is a steel weldment and much larger, that I purchased from a home shop guy that sells them on the Taig Facebook group, and a R8 spindle for TTS tooling, sold by another gentleman from the same group. The spindle has the pneumatic collet release, and is ground in situation.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:57 pm Outstanding to see the little guy doing its thing. What did you modify from its stock configuration? Axis motors/drives, spindle motor/drive, etc...
Looks like its doing quite well!
The mill was purchased ready to accept steppers or servos. I removed the stock motor, put a 1/3HP 3 phase motor on it, driven by a VFD hooked into the Acorn. Gecko G540 is the stepper driver, running at 48v. This Saturday it should also have the WMPG hooked up.
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Re: My first real part using CNC
Nice! Awesome little machine! I hope you enjoy having Centroid software and hardware controlling it.wjh308 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:07 pmIt has a new base and column that is a steel weldment and much larger, that I purchased from a home shop guy that sells them on the Taig Facebook group, and a R8 spindle for TTS tooling, sold by another gentleman from the same group. The spindle has the pneumatic collet release, and is ground in situation.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:57 pm Outstanding to see the little guy doing its thing. What did you modify from its stock configuration? Axis motors/drives, spindle motor/drive, etc...
Looks like its doing quite well!
The mill was purchased ready to accept steppers or servos. I removed the stock motor, put a 1/3HP 3 phase motor on it, driven by a VFD hooked into the Acorn. Gecko G540 is the stepper driver, running at 48v. This Saturday it should also have the WMPG hooked up.
Marty
Reminder, for support please follow this post: viewtopic.php?f=20&t=383
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Mesa, AZ
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Mesa, AZ
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Re: My first real part using CNC
I don't know how to really use CNC12 to its fullest. Every time I make an adjustment, I do it in Fusion, generate new code, try again. I'm sure CNC12 has features that would greatly simplify my life. I figured out how to resume a job after stopping by searching for a line.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:26 pmNice! Awesome little machine! I hope you enjoy having Centroid software and hardware controlling it.wjh308 wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 6:07 pmIt has a new base and column that is a steel weldment and much larger, that I purchased from a home shop guy that sells them on the Taig Facebook group, and a R8 spindle for TTS tooling, sold by another gentleman from the same group. The spindle has the pneumatic collet release, and is ground in situation.martyscncgarage wrote: ↑Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:57 pm Outstanding to see the little guy doing its thing. What did you modify from its stock configuration? Axis motors/drives, spindle motor/drive, etc...
Looks like its doing quite well!
The mill was purchased ready to accept steppers or servos. I removed the stock motor, put a 1/3HP 3 phase motor on it, driven by a VFD hooked into the Acorn. Gecko G540 is the stepper driver, running at 48v. This Saturday it should also have the WMPG hooked up.
Marty