SX3CNC Help

[adam666]

Hi,


Im looking at purchasing an SX3 / SX3CNC but have a few questions....


SX3CNC = $~$8000nz

SX3 : $3000nz

Syil CNC kit: $4000nz


Are there any other kits available for conversion of an SX3? better or worse than syil kit?

I dont mind the fact Ill may need to make / adapt parts when fitting kit but what options are there??

Anything else I should be aware of with the SX3? From the threads ive found there were a few issues when released a few years back but sounds they have been sorted by Syil on all recently purchased units?

Thanks
Adam

[ToolMach_Aust]

Adam.

My recommendation is not to purchase an SX3 as Sieg still have problems with the electronics.... the issue is they are only really designed for 110v. As soon as you put 240v it can and often does cause problems...

We stopped selling the SX3 as the failure rate was over 60%...

The problem with the SX3 was NOT due to the Syil conversions.... the Syil conversions have been great... no stepper or driver failures at all. It was and is the Sieg electronics.

The new X4Plus is far superior to the SX3.... better electrics.. designed as CNC and not a conversion, faster rapids, one shot oiling etc, etc...

You should be able to purchase the X4Plus for around the NZ$7000..

The prices you quoted sounded awfully high?... where from?.

cheers

Frans

[adam666]

Hi Frans,


Prices quoted are form Brian @ mtm tools (micro tech machines palmy)

I have adjusted to include GST



The X4Plus looks a very nice machine, is there any way to have some sort of manual control over it? without needing all your jobs done in CAD?

this is my main reason for considering the SX3

real time control via software? like small box with knobs which control x,y,z would be nice.

cheers
Adam

[daedalus]

you can get pendants with manual pulse generators, these are little wheels with encoders on them that allow you to manually move each axis. This is supported in mach (machine control software), and there are several manufacturers of pendants, or DIY details on this forum. Also mach has support for quick on-screen macros for doing simple tasks without resorting to CAM.

[Crevice Reamer]

Tom Caudle at CandC N C.com (remove the spaces) has a very nice JOYSTICK (or a wheel one if that's what you want.) pendant for less than $200.

CR.

[ToolMach_Aust]

Adam.

The X4Plus comes with a Hand Held MPG which can be used without the computer being switched on... The MPG is great.. you can do all of your jogging, machining, setup using the MPG alone.

Check with Brian at mtm tools I am sure he is getting some X4Plus machines.

If Brian cannot help you we can send to NZ...

cheers

Frans
ToolMach

Originally Posted by adam666 Hi Frans, Prices quoted are form Brian @ mtm tools (micro tech machines palmy) I have adjusted to include GST The X4Plus looks a very nice machine, is there any way to have some sort of manual control over it? without needing all your jobs done in CAD? this is my main reason for considering the SX3 real time control via software? like small box with knobs which control x,y,z would be nice. cheers Adam

[adam666]

Awesome!


Does look like a much more capable machine!!


Can you PM me with details re: Purchase cost (including 4th axis + keyless chuck), shipping costs (Wellington, NZ). Ill check with Brian also but would like something to compare with.


Thanks alot!
Adam

[ToolMach_Aust]

Adam.

Brian mtmtools are the NZ distributors and we do not want to encroach on their territory.

Please contact Brian first and if he cannot help then we will discuss with Brian if we can assist you.

Please contact us at info@toolmach.com.au

Originally Posted by adam666 Awesome! Does look like a much more capable machine!! Can you PM me with details re: Purchase cost (including 4th axis + keyless chuck), shipping costs (Wellington, NZ). Ill check with Brian also but would like something to compare with. Thanks alot! Adam

[adam666]

oh of course!


Have requested pricing from brian today


Thanks for your help!


Adam