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Flex in X3 head
Published (2008-11-22 11:10:00)
well i dont know how your is made but my gibs has a notch in it were the screw to tight it sit so i used s flat head screw driver to gently pry it out, my screw is entered about 1/16 in the z saddle but that is since i did the lapping before it was flush, but i guess this will varry since the precision of the gibs are so so
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Is this possible to make?...
Published (2008-11-19 18:12:00)
Originally Posted by _taz_ would take longer but couldn't you do something like Hoss' broaching tool? http://cnczone.com/forums/showthread...t=key*&page=50 I just watched Hoss' youtube video of his broaching tool. So basically that thing works like a chisel to cut square ends?
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Finally getting started..... -...
Published (2008-11-16 22:00:00)
I finished the machining of the axis modules tonight so I thought I would post a pic or two of them before I went to bed. Sorry it is kinda blurry but they are so small it is difficult to get close pics.... These are obviously different than Bob Warfields in that they are much shorter since I have limited space in the control box but this should get them up off the floor and allow some of the cooling air from the fan to do it's best to...
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Manual Mill choice?
Published (2008-11-21 21:36:00)
Originally Posted by ataxy far from the truth sorry to say this but those are really not x2 i know i own one the are actualy slimer then a x3/sx3 but there casting is alot thicker hence the fact that they are slimer in appearance but as worthy far from junk and lets not compare orange and apple the first two are actualy not bad as far as benchtop mill are but of course noway comparable to a bridgeport as much as a bridgeport is not comparable...
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Best CNC Mill for $3000 budget?...
Published (2008-11-19 10:52:00)
Originally Posted by Donkey Hotey Those estimates include running flood coolant, right? 8K+ with no coolant will plug-up an endmill in the first inch. 25K with carbide? Also with coolant? I'm very curious if those are actual speeds run with a benchtop machine and a 1/8" endmill. Maybe I've sorely underestimated their capability. I'd expect that cutter to need a bath of coolant and I still wouldn't think the cutter...
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The Help Me Choose My Machine...
Published (2008-11-22 20:56:00)
The X2 is NOT what you want here, especially for circuit boards - or for anything else on that list actually. Besides, as mentioned before, the X2 is a hobby in and of itself. Unless you need to hog out steel or use pretty large mills, you will be giving up accuracy, speed, and about everything else you want including cost, just to get some extra heavy cutting capability you likely won't ever need. The Taig is more than adequate in...
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The Help Me Choose My Machine...
Published (2008-11-22 20:41:00)
Originally Posted by 2_many_hobbies My problem is I have so many hobbies that I never get anything done on any one thing so it seems like a money pit. Im hoping will the right setup I will progress through projects fast enough I dont need to worry about loosing track of my plans. If you want another hobby to add to the list, get the X2. Otherwise I'd get a Taig. It will require a lot less work to do the types of things you're...
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Is this possible to make?...
Published (2008-11-19 14:45:00)
Originally Posted by ataxy extremely small but not square Typically .003 - .006 rad
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Hoss 16 Tool Automatic Tool...
Published (2008-11-20 04:24:00)
Hey Serge, I started out a few years ago just trying to find some info online for a pantogragh engraver my dad gave me. Found a link to someone using a benchtop mill for cnc engraving. I already had a stock X2 and found out people were converting them too. I just stumbled into all this, the rest is history. Don't regret anything. Hoss
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Machine comparisons
Published (2008-11-21 17:24:00)
Originally Posted by ataxy i agree but they are still able to do some impressive work for a rubber band Actually now I think a little more...I could have one..... "In the house" I'll ask the missus......If I'm not back in a day or so............
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Latest active threads on Benchtop Mills (cnc & manual)::
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2008-11-13 11:03:00)
by PhoenixMetal
I am looking for recommendations on the best CNC mill that I can buy within a budget of approximately $3000 (maybe going up to $4000). The machine will be used for: -Occassional production work. Currently I need to produce a few thousand small aluminum parts - around 3"x3" x 1/4" thick (mostly to drill a few holes and mill some slots) -Occassional work in tool steel to make dies and ...
Started 14 hours, 50 minutes ago (2008-11-22 19:27:00)
by 2_many_hobbies
Hello all, I have been reading these forums for well over a year now and have decided to join up and start to plan my own setup. I moved to the lower mainland about 7 months ago and after moving a few times have settled down and actually have the room and time to think seriously about my hobbies. My problem is I have so many hobbies that I never get anything done on any one thing so it seems...
Started 2 days, 12 hours ago (2008-11-20 21:34:00)
by GreenLead
Changing tack from an old thread regarding my CNC build (later a buy-and-retrofit project), has anyone here had experience the following combination of items in the retrofit on a Sieg X1 micro mill? - Linux EMC2 controller - Gecko G540 4-axis step motor drive - Micro-Mill CNC kit #1 from cncfusion.com Just so you know, I live all they way down in New Zealand, where pretty much ...
Started 2 days, 2 hours ago (2008-11-21 07:43:00)
by rich_cree
Hello everyone, this is my first post on here but I've been reading for a few weeks now. I'm looking at getting a benchtop cnc mill to produce small production runs of mainly aluminium parts (aprox. 100 pieces), or one off parts. So far the machine for me seems to be the Taig 2019, its the right size and seems to have all the capability I need. Looking at the dealers out there the best...
Started 1 day, 20 hours ago (2008-11-21 14:09:00)
by dwessels
All, I setup an indicator against the head of my x3 (was mounted to the table) and found that if I push gently on the side of the head, I get about 0.005-6" of play in it. When I stop pushing, the indicator needle goes back to where it started. Does anyone else have that much play? I have tried adjusting the Z gib, but it makes no difference. Thoughts?
Started 5 days, 16 hours ago (2008-11-17 17:46:00)
by PhoenixMetal
I'm new to machining and was wondering if it is possible to make something like this with a milling machine. Basically its a rectangular inner cutout with SHARP 90 degree corners. Can this be done or does it require an EDM machine to do this sort of thing? Thanks!
Started 1 day, 23 hours ago (2008-11-21 10:59:00)
by ClintonH
Sorry in advance for yet another thread on "which one is better". I realize at the end of it I have to figure out which machine works better for the work I want to do but advise from experience is always the best way to go. This is my first mill, have never used one before. Up until a month ago I hadn't used a lathe that often either but I have in the last month. Bought this One because it...
Started 1 day, 21 hours ago (2008-11-21 12:55:00)
by Kipper
Hi, After fitting a VFD and test running my machine the lower spindle bearing (taper roller 30207 JR made by Koyo) got hot enough for me to go get my bearing temp probe.....It got close to meltdown after 5 minutes....I think I've found and remedied the problem, No lube whatsoever! The lower bearing has no oil feed or indeed any means to lubricate it...And.. for many years in my case went ...
Started 5 months, 1 week ago (2008-06-14 22:22:00)
by Teyber
hey! yeah im sure you all get really tired of this question... but a couple quick-ish searches didn't answer my questions here. want 4 axis, im thinking the xylotex looks really nice. want to make own mounts and completely lost on ballscews... i have an x3 mill, and around x-mas id like to cnc it. my budget is around 1000 not including software, obviously under is nice. here is a page i...
Started 3 days, 17 hours ago (2008-11-19 17:07:00)
by ccmizer6
Okay here is my dilemma. And i know someone out there has the know how and info. I am experienced in cad, and most cad programs, the machining side i dont know much. So this is my first machine purchase. I mean there is so many options out there from torchmate to tormach to roland to bridgeport, i need some direction. Here is what im looking for: 1. Ability to add a forth axis 2. Ability to ...
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Hot threads for last week on Benchtop Mills (cnc & manual)::
Started 5 days, 16 hours ago (2008-11-17 17:46:00)
by PhoenixMetal
I'm new to machining and was wondering if it is possible to make something like this with a milling machine. Basically its a rectangular inner cutout with SHARP 90 degree corners. Can this be done or does it require an EDM machine to do this sort of thing? Thanks!
Started 1 week, 2 days ago (2008-11-13 11:03:00)
by PhoenixMetal
I am looking for recommendations on the best CNC mill that I can buy within a budget of approximately $3000 (maybe going up to $4000). The machine will be used for: -Occassional production work. Currently I need to produce a few thousand small aluminum parts - around 3"x3" x 1/4" thick (mostly to drill a few holes and mill some slots) -Occassional work in tool steel to make dies and ...
Started 2 weeks, 6 days ago (2008-11-02 15:18:00)
by pete from TN
Hey guys, I finally am getting around to starting the work on my RF45 Lathemaster mill conversion. I got the Gecko G320s here, got my ballscrews and nuts and I am about to start machining them. I tore apart the whole mill now since I have another small mill here ready to do backup duty. I had one helluva time getting the z original screw assembly out of the machine's column. I noticed it ...
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2008-11-14 20:16:00)
by will_eng
I have just finished my X2 to the point where it functions as a CNC mill. I will show some pictures of the progress form start to finish. I started first be tearing down most of the machine and cleaning it. There were a number of screws that where not even tight! This is my workshop in the back of my apartment. The room measures 3.5 by 9. As you can see it has a bench and a tool box and some ...
Started 2 days, 2 hours ago (2008-11-21 07:43:00)
by rich_cree
Hello everyone, this is my first post on here but I've been reading for a few weeks now. I'm looking at getting a benchtop cnc mill to produce small production runs of mainly aluminium parts (aprox. 100 pieces), or one off parts. So far the machine for me seems to be the Taig 2019, its the right size and seems to have all the capability I need. Looking at the dealers out there the best...
Started 1 day, 23 hours ago (2008-11-21 10:59:00)
by ClintonH
Sorry in advance for yet another thread on "which one is better". I realize at the end of it I have to figure out which machine works better for the work I want to do but advise from experience is always the best way to go. This is my first mill, have never used one before. Up until a month ago I hadn't used a lathe that often either but I have in the last month. Bought this One because it...
Started 7 months, 1 week ago (2008-04-15 12:43:00)
by hoss2006
Decided to get a new thread rolling for the new ATC that I started working on last week. The old ATC thread was getting a bit long and it's hard to wade thru all the info. This tool changer will, as you've guessed, have 16 tools using the same holders as the last one, my versions or the Tormach tool holders . It should be compatible with any mill, X2 or larger, that can use a power...
Started 3 days, 17 hours ago (2008-11-19 17:07:00)
by ccmizer6
Okay here is my dilemma. And i know someone out there has the know how and info. I am experienced in cad, and most cad programs, the machining side i dont know much. So this is my first machine purchase. I mean there is so many options out there from torchmate to tormach to roland to bridgeport, i need some direction. Here is what im looking for: 1. Ability to add a forth axis 2. Ability to ...
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