Hi. The supplier has an add for Mach3, I did use that and I did use my old Mach screen, they both seem to work fine. The error signal will be applied in q1 of 2023 in the supplier add, according to the supplier.
Bonjour tantancnc, je serai intéressé par les documents 👍(hi, i made a document how i did it complete with all mach settings and scripts. but thats for sale)
@@tantancnc If I would supply the machine to you, how much would you charge me to get it tricked out like yours? or are you maybe selling yours by any chance?
@@erklaerbaer01 hi, i sold my vmc years ago to a friend of mine who is working with it daily and is happy as a man can be. but i am not doing these rebuilds because i cannot spent enough time. i recently bought a Concept Mill 105, it is still in stock because i have to finish my 55 first.
Nice work! I am currently in the process of gathering information to embark on my own emco concept turn 55 retrofit. I have choosen the Acorn board from centroidcnc. You wouldn't happen to have some information laying around on how you ended up using the original step controller with your controller - electrically speaking? (I was hoping for some sort of schematic/doodle on a paper napkin) :) Best regards
I'm surprised you could not get runout to be a within 0.0002 inches or 0.005mm. Also I'm learning you need to check the runout at the major and minor locations of the 8 degree ER taper. I wish I had your machine! Where did 4 years go?
Very impressive! I’d really like to get in touch to just rack your brain on the conversion you did. I’ve managed to get my hands on a PC55 Mill recently which I would like to convert using Pokeys57CNC and Mach 3.
Hello tantancnc! I have an Emco VMC-100 and want to do a retrofit on mach3. Do you have a description of what is needed and how I should proceed? Thank you for your response. My email is einghz@hotmail.com
Hello, I am interested in purchasing your documentation for doing a similar CNC retrofit, would you please contact me so that we can make that happen? THODOS@ATT.NET. Thanks in advance.
I have been using Weldon air spindles for over fifty years . The first thing you should have done is set the higth of the finger. On your model there is a bar that mounts on top the the spindle held in place by the thumb screw at the top . It has a slot that allows to slide out to the finger and a block that hangs down from the bar . You loosen the set screw that holds the base of the finger post and slide the finger up to the gage block and then tighten the set screw. The finger needs to be on center to the gage to get the proper clearances .Your sticking a little as you slide the flute down the flute. Try honing about a .010" radius on point of the finger. It never should be completely sharp as it tends to make the flute stick as you pull it. I also braze a cabide tip to the finger which helps with the sticking as well. You spindle seem to be in excellent shape. You should keep it clean and don't put your fingerprints on it as the oil in your skin will attract dirt. Keep it clean and a dry place. Rust will cause permanent damage. You should put an air dryer on your air line. Pull your primary slow with only light pressure on the finger to get the best finish . You can and should pull the secondary faster. It takes less time and enhances the appearance of the primary.
