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by RNR107
Fri 02 Nov , 2012 14:49 pm
Forum: Orac
Topic: Independent 4 jaw chuck ?
Replies: 7
Views: 7166

Independent 4 jaw chuck ?

Hi all,
I bought recently a Denford ORAC, and (as most of them I guess...) it only came with a self centering 3 jaw chuch.
So, I am now looking for an independent 4 jaw chuck. Any body could tell me where I could buy a suitable one ?

An ER32 collet chuck would usefull as well... :D

Ta,
Laurent
by RNR107
Tue 25 Sep , 2012 18:34 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order
Replies: 7
Views: 6392

Re: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order

Hi, Yes, that was the one. It was marked as broken... But if you read the description all mechanical bits were fine just needed a new capacitor (a couple of quids). And anyway, it makes no difference to me or to most potential buyers... As I would like most people converted to Mach3. Therefore all e...
by RNR107
Tue 25 Sep , 2012 13:31 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order
Replies: 7
Views: 6392

Re: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order

Hi,
I am not that far... Braford.

One of these sold on eBay last week for £670.00 so I can offer the same amount.
Is that acceptable for you ?

Regards,
L.
by RNR107
Mon 24 Sep , 2012 21:35 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order
Replies: 7
Views: 6392

Re: Denford Orac Excellent condition and working order

Hi,
Is this still available ?
If so, where are you based ?

Thank you,
Laurent
by RNR107
Wed 19 Sep , 2012 14:01 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Taking A/C bearing of the spindle off
Replies: 0
Views: 2497

Taking A/C bearing of the spindle off

Hi all, Anybody ever try to replace the bearing on the spindle of a green Triac ? Bearings on mine are making funny noises, so I'd like to take them off to see what's wrong and potencially replace them. These seems to be A/C bearings, And I don't see how to take them off... If I use an internal pull...
by RNR107
Tue 18 Sep , 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Hydraulic fittings on the lubricating system
Replies: 2
Views: 3186

Re: Triac Hydraulic fittings on the lubricating system

Hi Martin,
What is "gas" thread ? do you mean BSP ?
1/8 BSP is too big...

Laurent
by RNR107
Sat 15 Sep , 2012 14:12 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Hydraulic fittings on the lubricating system
Replies: 2
Views: 3186

Triac Hydraulic fittings on the lubricating system

Hi all,
My Triac is leaking oil from one of the compression fittings of the lubricating system.
Looks like I need to replace a couple of them.
Any ideas what thread size they are? Looks like almost M8...

Ta,
Laurent
by RNR107
Mon 13 Aug , 2012 7:54 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Proximity sensors
Replies: 3
Views: 3564

Re: Proximity sensors

Thank you. But all links to the datasheet are broken... :(
by RNR107
Sun 12 Aug , 2012 18:03 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Proximity sensors
Replies: 3
Views: 3564

Proximity sensors

Hi all, I bought a Denford Triac in need of re-wiring. It is a green one with steppers made in 1985. I managed to get the Spindle controller and steppers working fine, but I am stuck on the proximity sensors on each axis. What are these ? how do they wire ? They looks like a 20mm long threaded bar o...
by RNR107
Mon 16 Apr , 2012 18:31 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 26694

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Hi Rich, I would only need the electric cabinet (the control unit) but event tho, I guess 300 Miles is far... :-) Seeing your picture of the electronic, it looks easy enough to convert... All you need in there is the spindle control board (Bottom left corner) and possibly the PSU on the bottom and t...
by RNR107
Mon 16 Apr , 2012 16:33 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion
Replies: 21
Views: 26694

Re: NOVAMILL TO MACH 3 Conversion

Hi Rich,
Where are you based?
If you can bring the Mill to me (Bradford BD18) I'll do the conversion for you for 50 quids. (not including the parts ofcourse)...

Laurent.
by RNR107
Fri 13 Apr , 2012 15:25 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill Gets a 4th axis!
Replies: 23
Views: 19040

Re: Novamill Gets a 4th axis!

Hi Mike,
I am more interested in making a 4th axis as a project rather than really make something with it...
That's why the belt system is more interesting for me. I don't see how I could build a harmonic drive! :)

Thank you for the response!

Laurent
by RNR107
Fri 13 Apr , 2012 12:58 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: Novamill Gets a 4th axis!
Replies: 23
Views: 19040

Re: Novamill Gets a 4th axis!

Hi Mike, Nice work! Looks like part of the machine! :D What CAM package do you use to give you the GCode for your 4th axis ? I know Mach3 support 4th axes and rotary axes, but what CAM give you the GCode? Also, I have seen a few 4th axis system from China using a belt drive system, is that no good? ...
by RNR107
Wed 04 Apr , 2012 13:25 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Looking for an EasyTurn Lathe to convert to Mach3
Replies: 2
Views: 3527

Re: Looking for an EasyTurn Lathe to convert to Mach3

Hummm... I should get more hit indeed! :lolol:
by RNR107
Wed 04 Apr , 2012 9:51 am
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Looking for an EasyTurn Lathe to convert to Mach3
Replies: 2
Views: 3527

Looking for an EasyTurn Lathe to convert to Mach3

Hi all, Anybody knows where I could buy an EasyTurn ? I could swap / part exchange for a Boxford 125TCL fully converted to Mach3 if anybody interested... I've been looking for a while now and nothing comes up... I guess it must be a good machine and once you got one, you don't want to sell it? :D Ta...
by RNR107
Fri 19 Aug , 2011 13:58 pm
Forum: Senior (Tom)
Topic: Tom Senior M1 Column drawing
Replies: 2
Views: 8766

Re: Tom Senior M1 Column drawing

Thank you Andy!
by RNR107
Thu 18 Aug , 2011 22:28 pm
Forum: Senior (Tom)
Topic: Tom Senior M1 Column drawing
Replies: 2
Views: 8766

Tom Senior M1 Column drawing

Hi all,
Anybody got drawings with dimensions of the main column of the M1 mill?

I am geting a rising block made and I find it very difficult to measure the dovetail.
A drawing showing the dovetail with angles and dimensions would be of a really great help. :o

Thank you,
RNR
by RNR107
Wed 09 Mar , 2011 13:03 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Feed rate on Micromill
Replies: 3
Views: 3729

Re: Feed rate on Micromill

OK, 300mm/min that's 5mm/s so I was about right :-)
Will experiment up to 500 to see if it is any better or worse...

The cutter I am using is 2mm in diameter with 2 flutes.

Thank you,
Laurent
by RNR107
Wed 09 Mar , 2011 12:02 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Feed rate on Micromill
Replies: 3
Views: 3729

Feed rate on Micromill

Hi,
Anybody could tell me what feed should I use on a micromill when machining plastic and aluminium?
I did not want to overload the little machine, so I got it set up at 5mm/s but it takes a really long time... could I set it higher?

Ta,
Laurent
by RNR107
Mon 21 Feb , 2011 18:27 pm
Forum: Micromill / Microturn
Topic: Micromill coupler
Replies: 4
Views: 4642

Re: Micromill coupler

Hi again,
Pictures attached as promised...

Ta,
Laurent