First part, the head of a 1:25 scale model gas cylinder.

First cut

All tests were successful.

Now moved to the final location for further installment.

Gently cutting the collar to reduce its lenght by 15 mm such that it will accommodate the modern chucks

I run my original Orac motor with a modern VFD and this runs really well.

If you need some more information, just let me know.

Since my last message, a lot of things happened. - The control cabinet for EdingCNC is finished including 2x stepper drive 50V 5.6A for the two 2.5 Nm steppers, a modern VFD and safety circuit - An interface plate for the spindle nose of was fabricated such that it can hold my modern 4-jaw, 3-jaw, E...

Some progress after disassembly, cleaning and reassembly

X-axis running on the new 2Nm stepper with Leadshine EM556S 50V 5,6A driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUJKHPmPPeI

Main motor running on new Lenze 8201 VFD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTGC9MusSp8

A bit late maybe, they just hold the grease in so any cup out of any material will do the job as long as it has the correct diameters. Exact shape is not important as long as it does not touch the bearings. How much force did you apply kn the bearings to get them out? I do not get them out with mode...

Hi all, Recently I bought an Orac with production number 64 (june 1984). The previous onwner has completely stripped all CNC related parts (control cabinet is empty and steppers are removed, main motor still present). All important surfaces (bed, bearings, ballscrews) were completely free of rust an...