[plast744]

hi all where can i find the 4" oring been looking everywhere

[Ken_Shea]

You can get them here
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/N2DRVSH

Or purchase splicing kits to make them your self as well, it's easy.
http://www1.mscdirect.com/CGI/NNSRIT...97541&PMT4NO=0

[arturod]

Kong,

It looks like a great project. Seems to me you need a good macro to run the tool change process. Enclosed find the one I use with Mach3. I think you can use this one, or get ideas to make your own. I use M10 to unlock the turret and M11 to lock the turret. Could atach those macros if you need them.

Arturo

[arturod]

Enclosed find the macro, forgot to upload last time.
Arturo

[Willyb]

Hi Kong

Just finished reading all about your building the Revolver for your CNC Lathe. Excellent job. I am planning to either convert a small Lathe to CNC or possibly build my own from scratch. This Revolver would be a great addition for any CNC Lathe project. I was originally thinking of using Gang Tooling but you are so restrictive and cannot use a Tail Stock.

Question:
In your opinion which is the best all around position for a Revolver? Front or rear of the Chuck center line? I understand that this depends allot on the type of Lathe you are installing it on but if you happened to be building your own Lathe design and could have it either way, what would you pick? Things to consider: (1) Easiest to see cutting tool while machining. (2) Best for controlling Swarf flying around.

Thanks for your help.

Willy

[moghul]

hi all
how can u oprate with ur pc software or in witch software?
moghul

[DennisCNC]

It is used with Mach3 cnc controller software.
http://machsupport.com/artsoft/index/index.htm

[svenakela]

I've been checking the drawings and have been reading this thread, but I'm maybe stupid as I can't really get it. How is the turret locking up between tool changes? You're not hanging entirely on the stepper, are you?

--S

[svenakela]

Ah, got it at the linked web page, the magic is air...

[arturod]

You have to keep the turret locked. My lathe has a pneumatic solenoid valve that I activate with a relay. The pneumatic piston holds the turret in position while the tool is cutting.

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com
http://cnc4pc.com/Live_Help.htm

[moghul]

i want to thread cutting on cnc lathe n mach2 . how can i do this? what type of encoder or feedback will be use for spindle?
shabbir moghul

[arturod]

Moghul,

This is what you need ofr threading with a lathe: http://www.cnc4pc.com/Store/osc/prod...roducts_id=129

Thanks,

Arturo Duncan
http://cnc4pc.com
http://cnc4pc.com/Live_Help.htm

[stefan007]

please help i bould one my self a 12 st turret bud dont know to cofig my turret on mach3
turn e mail [email protected]

[moghul]

hi what do u want?

[dwschool]

First of great job one this..

I am working on something similar but making a few changes and would like some experienced opinions.

Instead of using the indexer to connect the step motor, i would like to use a 16 tooth spline, any reason why this wouldn't work?

I also want to use an aluminum block to machine the housing. Any reason why i shouldn't?

Thanks in advance for your advice.....

[MarkGerard363]

I purchase this item from you and my Threads still look like dog puke... I'm aware that i'm not that experienced on CNC... but I don't know what to do about the threads been so "Not Uniform" I actually put a 2.5 Hp motor to replace the puny 3/4 that come with it from the factory... but still after I reduced the RPM's from 3300 all the way down to 420! So I have literally oodles of torque..never the less when the tool engage the part...usually my rpm's drop about 7 or 10 rpm.. thus making every single pass a different location and different timing!

[downahar]

ewrything is excellent so how do u install it to mach 3?