Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RF45s and clones: DON'T.

Just asked for a part number and the company you used, not to build it for
me.
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Thomas Powell
(VMOA 741)
1994 NOS injected T-Boost, Clear clutch cover,
Tourmaster V-Max Handlebar bracket sales
"LAFGAS"
Contact me at: tppjr@...
http://imageevent.com/tppjr (photopage)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Kim Lux" <lux@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RF45s and clones: DON'T.


> Nook, 5TPI, 5/8, 0.001/foot.
>
> Pics: yes, tons. I don't have time to post them and I don't have time
> to write up explanations/plans to go with it. CNC conversions are
> complicated. Someone really needs to write a book on the subject, but
> it won't be me.
>
> Kim
>
>
>
> On Tue, 2003-10-21 at 10:06, Thomas Powell wrote:
> > Kim,
> >
> > Which ball screws did you use? Part number, company? Any pics of your
> > installation?
> >
> > Thanks
> > ==============================================
> > Thomas Powell
> > (VMOA 741)
> > 1994 NOS injected T-Boost, Clear clutch cover,
> > Tourmaster V-Max Handlebar bracket sales
> > "LAFGAS"
> > Contact me at: tppjr@...
> > http://imageevent.com/tppjr (photopage)
> > ==============================================
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Kim Lux" <lux@...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 5:27 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] RF45s and clones: DON'T.
> >
> >
> > > We've got it counterweighted with about 200 pounds of steel. I
actually
> > > think that makes it worse. The short gib and the long overhang is
just
> > > a very poor design.
> > >
> > > The Z axis gib length on our turret mill is 14 inches and the knee
screw
> > > pushes straight up under the center of the knee, perfectly in line
with
> > > the spindle if you want it to be. Furthermore, the column on a turret
> > > mill is much, much stronger than the column on an RF45/clone.
> > >
> > > Kim
> > >
> > >
> >
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