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Andy_con · Jun 16, 2018

if my machine was up and running yes, but im still doing the new workshop

Jaff. · Jun 16, 2018

andy_con said:
if my machine was up and running yes, but im still doing the new workshop

What sort of time scales you looking at? I’m not in a particular rush but if the focus works then they’re going to be a requirement

Clio_fool · Jun 16, 2018

Ifny

Jaff. said:
What sort of time scales you looking at? I’m not in a particular rush but if the focus works then they’re going to be a requirement

If you can get drawings and send them to me to look at I'll let you know if I can squeeze them into my schedule at work??

Andy_con · Jun 16, 2018

Jaff. said:
What sort of time scales you looking at? I’m not in a particular rush but if the focus works then they’re going to be a requirement

um few months really before I can probably start machining.

what do you actually need making?

Jaff. · Jun 16, 2018

these give you enough ideas of what I want? lol
this is one side, the other side would be mirror image

Clio_fool · Jun 17, 2018

I definatly could make those, how long it would take is another matter. Depends what job I'm on as to how much time I can plunder. I probably toss it off long enough each week to make those ?

Sj1782 · Jun 17, 2018

If my machine at work wasn’t so s**t I’d make them! It’s to un reliable! Hoping they buy a new one soon [emoji56]

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Louis · Jun 17, 2018

Started to get trained in the basics of Fanuc at work on a small 3 axis emco. Makes it easier when you have to easy2program software and just need to remember a few G/M codes and the cycles does the rest.
Shame it can't handle steel very well, we didn't buy the machine though so can't complain I guess!

Andy_con · Jun 17, 2018

Louis said:
Started to get trained in the basics of Fanuc at work on a small 3 axis emco. Makes it easier when you have to easy2program software and just need to remember a few G/M codes and the cycles does the rest.
Shame it can't handle steel very well, we didn't buy the machine though so can't complain I guess!

Which model is the emco?

Louis · Jun 17, 2018

Concept mill 55

andy_con said:
Which model is the emco?

Andy_con · Jun 17, 2018

Louis said:
Concept mill 55

Same size and spec as my machine, I did look at the 260 mill but they wanted 60k for it

Clio_fool · Jun 17, 2018

andy_con said:
Same size and spec as my machine, I did look at the 260 mill but they wanted 60k for it

Paid for itself yet?

Andy_con · Jun 17, 2018

OssPoop said:
Paid for itself yet?

My current machine? Yes but then again I've only spent 8-10k

Andy_con · Jun 26, 2018

mental

Andy_con · Jul 8, 2018

cnc p**n at its best

Sj1782 · Jul 23, 2018

Well the old 3 axis at work is slowly dieing!
Hopefully a new machine is on the horizon!!

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Bunje · Jul 25, 2018

good to see a few cncers around, been doing it since i left school currently working a small prototype aerofoil tool room. which is pretty good. and also very handy for making bits for cars,

Andy_con · Jul 25, 2018

some unbelievable home machining, just love s**t like this

I cannot wait to get my workshop sorted and get machining again

Andy_con · Aug 22, 2018

just been speaking to this seller about buying this machine.

15 station atc, single phase, 1000mm by 850mm working area. think it has a 30000rpm spindle, ticks all my boxes.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CNC-Mill...722251?hash=item5461d6d5cb:g:wO4AAOSwuMRbfF0t

Andy_con · Sep 19, 2018

although not a mill or lathe etc... as its a cnc setup I thought here would be best place to post

just purchased this little chap, not sure what I'm going to do with it. but it was so cheap, why not!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CO2-Lase...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Andy_con · Oct 2, 2018

we have life!!

Sj1782 · Oct 3, 2018

3 axis DMG at work is dieing! Maybe getting a 5axis which will be good!

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Andy_con · Oct 3, 2018

Sj1782 said:
3 axis DMG at work is dieing! Maybe getting a 5axis which will be good!

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is it single phase? do they want to sell it

Sj1782 · Oct 3, 2018

andy_con said:
is it single phase? do they want to sell it

I will find out [emoji106] think it is like

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Andy_con · Oct 17, 2018

some not bad laser cutting results from a £360 machine

Andy_con · Nov 2, 2018

ok laser cutting is my new favourite thing!

the bed wasn't parallel to the head so the laser focal point was not at optimum. so ive ripped the bed out and put a new one in on springs. now I can adjust each corner so the laser focal point is perfect for cutting.

I can smash something like the below out in 4mins flat

ive got some acrylic to try out next, I want to also try some 5mm thick ply.

Oh the fun...

botfch · Nov 5, 2018

Thoughts on the diy MPCNC?

I have a 3d printer so I could make a fair few of the parts.

Andy_con · Nov 5, 2018

Archtronics said:
Thoughts on the diy MPCNC?

I have a 3d printer so I could make a fair few of the parts.

on what? link us up?

botfch · Nov 5, 2018

Pep · Nov 5, 2018

andy_con said:
ok laser cutting is my new favourite thing!

the bed wasn't parallel to the head so the laser focal point was not at optimum. so ive ripped the bed out and put a new one in on springs. now I can adjust each corner so the laser focal point is perfect for cutting.

I can smash something like the below out in 4mins flat

ive got some acrylic to try out next, I want to also try some 5mm thick ply.

Oh the fun...

View attachment 1392973

Saw these on your facebook mate, how much for one?!

Andy_con · Nov 5, 2018

JoePeps said:
Saw these on your facebook mate, how much for one?!

an advent calendar?

to you £6 delivered

Andy_con · Nov 5, 2018

Archtronics said:
Thoughts on the diy MPCNC?

I have a 3d printer so I could make a fair few of the parts.

what are you going to use I for?

3d printed means its going to be pretty weak, so fine for 3d cutting like the video. but probably lacking for proper cutting.

I bet that horse thing took him the best part of a entire day to machine

botfch · Nov 6, 2018

andy_con said:
what are you going to use I for?

3d printed means its going to be pretty weak, so fine for 3d cutting like the video. but probably lacking for proper cutting.

I bet that horse thing took him the best part of a entire day to machine

Just to have a play with really figured it was a cheap way to get into it and left open the possibility to upgrade it in the future to be more useful.

Andy_con · Nov 6, 2018

Archtronics said:
Just to have a play with really figured it was a cheap way to get into it and left open the possibility to upgrade it in the future to be more useful.

In that case it's got to be worth a shot then.

FYI for my router I buy the cheapest cutters possible on ebay, they work a treat.

Andy_con · Nov 9, 2018

First time cutting acrylic and it's done a cracking job.

Single pass on 3mm thick and 2 passes to cut 5mm thick.

So I'm happy and the kids are happy

Clio_fool · Nov 9, 2018

Thats cool. The wallpaper less so?
I'm having fun away from the cutting atm.

Louis · Nov 9, 2018

OssPoop said:
Thats cool. The wallpaper less so?
I'm having fun away from the cutting atm.View attachment 1394123

Whatcha making?

Clio_fool · Nov 9, 2018

Louis said:
Whatcha making?

Fukt if I know ???

Clio_fool · Dec 17, 2018

Some of the stuff in this video , just wow! I can see @andy_con doing this sort of stuff, after a lottery win maybe?

bozothenutter · Dec 18, 2018

OssPoop said:
Thats cool. The wallpaper less so?
I'm having fun away from the cutting atm.View attachment 1394123

whatcha using to draw?

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