Re: My Drill/Mill has arrived!! -Allan-

Jeff,

I sent it twice to your info using the DOS command line, but it
showed some lost lines each time. Files placed in
c:\temp\cncmillbak.prt , and c:\cadkey_files\prt\cncmill.prt . If
they are corrupted, let me know, and I'll try again with a real FTP
program.
What control system are you using or planning on?

Allan

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cadman@p... wrote:
> Allan-
>
> I sent you the information to your email address. Did you get it?
>
> Jeff
>
>
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., allan_r9@h... wrote:
> > Hi Jeff,
> >
> > For all 3 linear axis, I used opposed tapered roller bearings
with a
> > cinch nut and jam nut. For the Y, the bearings are close
together
> on
> > the outboard end (where the current handwheel is). I completely
> > replaced all the stock bearing mounts with my own designs to
adapt
> > the tapered bearings, and act as my motor mount and coupler
shield.
>
> > Instead of ball screws, I used Kerk Motion Products 3/4" screws
and
> > Zero Backlash nuts, though I now question this decision.
> > For design, I have all the work I did in 3D solids (Cadkey). If
you
> > want a copy of the file, just tell me what format you can use
> > (.SAT, .X_T, .IGS, ?), and where to send it (around 1MB).
> >
> > Allan
> >
> > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., cadman@p... wrote:
> > > Alan,
> > >
> > > Can you be more specific about the ball screw conversion for
the
> > > Y-axis? Did you let the far end hang without a bearing block
like
> > it
> > > is when it arives? On the Z-axis mounting. You did not use
the
> > > existing rack and pinion assembly? Do you have any sketches on
> > your
> > > ball screw conversion?
> > >
> > > CADMAN
> > >
> > >
> > > --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., allan_r9@h... wrote:
> > > > Hi Jeff,
> > > >
> > > > Since I ordered my Mill/Drill without the stand from Enco, I
> > built
> > > my
> > > > own with structural tubing for legs and a 12GA top/drip
tray. I
> > > just
> > > > cut out a rectangle under the machine base, staying inside
the
> > mount
> > > > pattern. If I want to use flood coolant, I can just seal
around
> > the
> > > > base to the tray. There is no way to install a nut mount for
> the
> > Y
> > > > axis without having access to the bottom of the base. I also
> > > > converted to CNC 3 axis, with the 4th on the way, and things
are
> > > > running very well. By the way, for the Z axis, a NEMA34
frame
> > will
> > > > fit nicely up inside the casting behind the quill to power a
> > > > leadscrew connected to the quill collar.
> > > >
> > > > Enjoy,
> > > > Allan
> > > >
> > > ?
> > > > > >
> > > > > > Jeff aka CADMAN