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Someone in this group has already done that, I would like to do the same on mine, any schematics as to how its done?(PCNC1100)

lol you can say that but at 1/2 the price and power...

Perhaps a change to servos to be able to Rigid tap ????

Hi Dennis,

I also have an HLVH 1986 tool room lathe, I also would like to retrofit it to a CNC but don't know where to start, If you would kindly share the information for your conversion would...

When starting a new part, make sure you check the "Z" axis to be on the top of your part. You most likely are starting your "Z" datum on the bottom of your part.
I use an adjustable parallel to find...

Cut it down to the length of the other TTS, and use it...

John

Is it possible to draw a feature in Solidworks as a solid model and bring it to Aspire to get the "G" codes and be machined?
Thanks for the reply.

The Router mechanically is complete, I have been working areas that were "Binding" it was a combination of loosening up the screws for the "Y" axis and the "Z" axis. I enlarged several holes to make...

I have my machine almost completed. All of the Ball screws are in place, The bearing blocks are installed I had to drill some holes for the second time because I screwed up the first go around.
The...

What is the material that you used to build the router? I have rectangular steel tubing, and will bolt it together then I will tack it with weld.
The drawings does not say what material to use.
Thx.

I just ordered the Ballscrews, Rails Stepper motors getting ready to build one. Looks like you have done a good job on the fabrication of your router.
Hope I won"t have any problems in my build. The...

Had a pull-out situation. Lucky l was able to stop it quickly, upon checking , I fond that the drawbar was not tight enough, once I got it tightened, the problem disappeared, I do have a pneumatic...

I was in a symposium for SolidWorks put together by "Go Engineer" and they are using Solid Cam within the software, therefore you will not need Master-cam. The nice thing about this feature is it can...

Hi Dave,

I live in Camarillo maybe 1 1/2 hours from you. I go to Solvang for a day trip sometimes.
I do have a Tormach series 3 PCNC 1100. you are welcome to come over and have a look. I will...

I like the machine's capability. I can add to it (Rotary Table ATC etc.) as I need to, It is accurate, if you follow the instructions, It is modular, it can do things as the bigger machines can do. ...

The best thing to do, is enroll in your community college, then you can buy the "Student Version" of Solidworks for about $98.00 good for 12 months.

John

Just sold a milling machine that was converted to CNC with Mach 3 driver. It sounds like what you need. It was capable of engraving on a cylinder, not sure abut the 4 ft diameter. Used the rotary...

I got my series 3 several months ago, and got the Torque Meter as an extra ! It is a good item to have.

I guess the question should be "How many use the various CAM software.
I took the class in community college and like Mastercam a lot. Perhaps Surf cam has its own good points as the other software...

Looking at the Phase 2 dimensions. the 6" center height is 4.92 and the 8" dimension is 5.985.
I hope this helps.

John

I got my 1100 with the same Studs and Bolts. I found out that they changed castings on the machine. So you can use the Bolts instead the Studs. Most likely the 1100 and the 770 are very similar as...

My advice is to get enrolled in your local community college and learn a lot about the various things that you are trying to do.
At the present you don't want to make "Ball Lead Screws" you will end...

I use SolidWorks for creating the part, and then save it as a DXF. I guess it should be the same for the router...

John