RemainCNC NZ Excitech 1530 router.

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Originally Posted by BC-CNC Shannon, Good idea about the moisture. I will definitely open it up, maybe even install a small electric heater to act as an anti-condensation heater. We are in opposite boats, my electric should be done in the building before we have the OK to move in. Currently the shop only has single phase so we are working with the owner to get the service upgraded to three phase. The utility should have their end done by the time I get back from holiday. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas. Spencer.

The other thing I may suggest, is that you knock a hole in the thin plywood of the crate and grab the plastic bin full of goodies out, Then you can have a play with the dsp as it powers from a computer USB port.

Our workshop currently has single phase at 40amps but no three phase (as yet)

Shannon.

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i put my thumb in the table saw twice in one year so i can relate! i also am looking to change a lot of what i do as well, jim

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Shannon,

If you only have single phase are you going to try and run it with a Phase Converter?

I don't think we have the same DSP, our machine has the Syntec controller, which is different than yours (I think). If you look at the Excitech book Taney sent you with the CNC, we ordered the SHMS1530C in about the middle of the book (I guess they couldn't afford page numbers).

[cabnet636]

we did this with the machine and using vcarve pro for machining parts and cabinetparts pro for the cabs jim

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Originally Posted by BC-CNC Shannon, If you only have single phase are you going to try and run it with a Phase Converter? I don't think we have the same DSP, our machine has the Syntec controller, which is different than yours (I think). If you look at the Excitech book Taney sent you with the CNC, we ordered the SHMS1530C in about the middle of the book (I guess they couldn't afford page numbers).

I don't have the book, but I do have a downloaded brochure of sorts.
We don't have a phase converter but the trench for wiring the three phase has been dug


Shannon.

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Originally Posted by cabnet636 we did this with the machine and using vcarve pro for machining parts and cabinetparts pro for the cabs jim

Nice work Jim. I love natural finishes, wood that looks like wood.

You seem to have cabinetpartspro working well for you.

Spencer.

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had to match woods on historic broad street in charleston sc

cab parts pro is really quite a program, but like you i am looking at enroute

jim

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Did a tiny bit more today, hooked up the Y-axis sensor and metal sensor tab and sorted out the length of the X-axis cable chain ready to lock down. No pics because someone left the camera at home

I also spoke to our cousin who is doing the wiring and its looking very good for the power being hooked up this weekend

Shannon.

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I need to get this machine running before I mod it beyond recognition. Today I made a plate for the spindle air and power cable to exit the side of the Z-axis cover instead of on top. It will also mean the the cover can be removed without the cables still being attached to it.

Also a picture of the trench waiting patiently for the cable.

Shannon.

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Todays results are in.

I ground the sharp corners off the stops for the gantry, I haven't walked into them yet, although I think that is more from the fear of a sore leg. Whats to bet someone walks into a corner and hurts themselves now

I cut the cover for the Z-axis out so it fits over the cable/air hose block, its not the neatest fit but no-one would notice.

I cut the rods for the pressure plate in half and made the second plate up. There is a bit of a trick to cutting case hardened rod in half, Luckily it is only case hardened or I wouldn't have been able to drill and tap it too.

I also removed some of the wall panels to make it easier for the electrician to install the wiring.

Shannon.

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A very dumb question - I take it the pressure plate is there to stop sheet material lifting from the table while you cut?

I ask as I've not seen one before, have this problem (material lifting from the table), and was wondering how effective such a device might be.

Thanks.

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I wouldn't say that is a dumb question the pressure plate is indeed to stop the material lifting, It works great on small parts as the vacuum tends to leak under the edge and the part lifts before it is cutout. The plate with the small hole in it works great on very small parts, lettering etc and also stops things catching on the pressure plate (as they sometimes do with the more open one). The small plate will not allow tool changes through it (for what should be very obvious reasons) so often the bigger one is best to use (has to be kept an eye on in case a cutout part lifts and jams ).

We get a reduced amount of tool breakage due to material grabbing when he machine is finishing the cut due to small pieces being held from moving.
The pressure plates also reduces the amount of 'notching' at the start and end of the machining path on parts when tabs aren't used.

I have made the pressure plates right away as I don't have a vacuum pump and will have to be relying on clamping for the next while at least. I am in the process of sourcing a vacuum pump.

The power goes on today...hopefully

Shannon.