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- Tue 01 Feb , 2022 13:48 pm
- Forum: Micromill / Microturn
- Topic: Micromill z axis jib
- Replies: 1
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Micromill z axis jib
Hi out there. I am trying to put together the z axis for the micromill. I am having a problem with fitting the jib. Which ever way I try to fit it the result is always the same. No movement. Can anyone please let me know the correct way to fit this part. Thanks
- Thu 28 Oct , 2021 14:23 pm
- Forum: Orac
- Topic: Original orac motor
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7487
Original orac motor
Hi, I wish to run the original orac lathe motor from a vfd. My understanding is that the motor can be run from a vfd. I have looked inside the motor wiring housing but there is no information to be seen on the wiring configuration settings. Can someone please let me know if I need to just wire the m...
- Wed 20 Oct , 2021 9:34 am
- Forum: Orac
- Topic: Replacement motors
- Replies: 1
- Views: 6093
Replacement motors
Hi, I need to replace the original axis motors with new ones. The size of the original motor cases look like the replacement size would be nema34. However the problem is that the original motor shaft size is 9.5mm O/D and the only nema 34 motors I can find here in the uk are 8 wire motors. However I...
- Sun 10 Oct , 2021 15:36 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Denford motors
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8737
Denford motors
Hi, I am trying to convert a Denford 2600 router to machine 3. I am now at the motor tuning position. All the motors are original bar the z axis motor. My problem is that the X and Y motors are not sounding too happy once set to move the correct distance. My feeling is that the micro step setting on...
- Fri 08 Oct , 2021 14:22 pm
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: Denford micromill with pathpilot
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8377
Denford micromill with pathpilot
Hi, for sale is my Denford micromill, it as a replacement standalone spindle with speed control, makes it a bit more useful. Comes with pc with pathpilot software. The machine was working ok, until I moved it to make space. It now does not work. All the led,s on the boards light up and pathpilot fin...
- Fri 08 Oct , 2021 13:55 pm
- Forum: Router 2600
- Topic: Spindle swap on 2600 router
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8148
Spindle swap on 2600 router
Hi, can anyone please let me know if their is a single phase speed controller spindle that will just drop into place of the original single speed unit. My machine as the original spindle with a funny sort of collet with a circlip. I only have one of these collets and with know speed control it limit...
- Wed 29 Sep , 2021 17:00 pm
- Forum: Micromill / Microturn
- Topic: Micromill
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6717
Re: Micromill
Thanks, I just hope my Denford board is the same. But it looks like it can be done, just need to find the correct connections.
- Wed 29 Sep , 2021 10:45 am
- Forum: Micromill / Microturn
- Topic: Micromill
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6717
Micromill
Hi, I have a Denford micromill. All the old Denford boards are still in the machine. The spindle as been swapped out for a stand alone unit. I would like to run the mill using Mach3. Can anyone please let me know if it’s possible to somehow connect a Mach3 breakout board to the original Denford boar...
- Sat 25 Sep , 2021 14:29 pm
- Forum: Router 2600
- Topic: Porter cable 86902 spindle
- Replies: 3
- Views: 8247
Porter cable 86902 spindle
Hi out there. I have been looking for information on the Porter cable 86902 spindle. Not been able to find anything useful at all. My problem is that I don’t know if the motor works or not. There are four wires coming from the motor. A blue, brown and two earth wires. The motor is 240v. I don’t know...
- Mon 13 Sep , 2021 18:02 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Micromill
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8427
Micromill
Hi, can anyone please help me out. I need to know which wires are for the Mills axis motors. Can anyone please I’d the board and give me a link to a drawing or I’d the correct wires thanks. The mill runs off pathpilot, and that is the board on the far left of the picture.
- Sat 11 Sep , 2021 20:30 pm
- Forum: Router 2600
- Topic: Running spindle
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8060
Running spindle
Hi, can anyone please let me know what I need to run the spindle on a 2600 router. I am running the stepper motors using Mach3. There are no Denford electric boards in the machine. Thanks
- Sat 11 Sep , 2021 19:44 pm
- Forum: Electronics
- Topic: Help needed
- Replies: 0
- Views: 8088
Help needed
Hi, I have a Denford micro router which runs off tormach pathpilot. I wish to remove the pathpilot part from the machine and use it to run a router. However I am not sure about the way to go about it. Pathpilot is a bit dated, but I have it, so may as well try to use it. As far as I understand it. T...
- Tue 07 Sep , 2021 11:34 am
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: Denford Orac for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7442
Re: Denford Orac for sale
Hi Pete. Thanks for reply, I am not sure re price, I have seen the plain silly prices from dealers, but I am not sure they ever sale anything, as I don’t know anyone who as purchased one. I do no the cost of converting a Denford machine to Mach3, as I converted a Denford 2600 router. I am in Yeovil ...
- Tue 07 Sep , 2021 10:25 am
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: Denford orac wanted
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5829
Denford orac wanted
Hi, I am looking for a Denford orac lathe. I am in the uk. Please no silly prices. Thanks, michael
- Tue 07 Sep , 2021 10:22 am
- Forum: Denford Classifieds
- Topic: Denford Orac for sale
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7442
Re: Denford Orac for sale
Hi is the lathe still for sale. What price are you asking. Thanks, michael