Re: My Tree Mill Conversion

Hi Roger,

I would like to see your photos but I can't get access to them, do I
need a password or something?

Regards Colin.

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., vrsculptor@h... wrote:
> Hi all,
> I have finally got around to posting some pictures of my Tree Mill.
> It is a 4HP, 6,000 pound servo mill, a Journeyman 300 and is
running
> on single phase power. I knew when I bought it had controller
> problems. The original axis servo AMP cards were good and I
> considered using them but opted instead for Gecko 340's. The axis
> servos are rated for 90 volts at 30 amps. I am currently running
them
> at 24 volts and they run fine. I have a 65 volt 20 amp supply that
I
> built but have not yet installed.
>
> I am running CNCPro with Doug Harrison's WB8 board for the computer
> interface. The board works great, simplified the hookup and works
> like a champ with the Gecko's err/reset functions. If you are going
> to use Gecko 3X0's use this board. I'm amazed by the amount of
stuff
> I removed from the machine. PC control really simplifies things.
>
> I disassembled the machine to paint it. The original paint was
pretty
> much replaced by a waxy substance with embedded (ouch) chips. I
took
> the advise of some here on the list and painted it white. I left
the
> top cap in the original Reese's Peanut Butter Cup color scheme.
>
> I posted the pictures @ http://photos.yahoo.com/vrsculptor. Look in
> MyPhotos.
>
> Thanks for all the help.
>
> Roger