retrofit Lathe first sign of live! x & z Axis moving again
these are the first moves after i retrofit the Weiler PrimusCNC to Linuxcnc. Spindle is not working jet. New Video coming soon! ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41TForfAszY
The Motor for the CNC Lathe Project finally arrived! The Model i got is a 7.5KW Spindle Servo from China.
The manufacturer is SZGH and the Motor Name is GH10-3- 48-7.5/11- 4-1500
Here is its parameters: 7.5Kw, 48NM, max speed in Speed mode 8000RPM, speed in Position mode 1500RPM, 380V
The Driver is GH- S4T7P5 (380V)
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fsim0xJv0hE
In this Video we explore the possibility to convert a Lasercutter to a Plasmacutter.
Here are links to the Stuff i used:
Plasma Torch P80: http://theartoftinkering.com/recommends/p80plasmatorch/
Relais Module: http://theartoftinkering.com/recommends/relais-modul/
Plasmacutter (basicly the same model but with another case):
http://theartoftinkering.com/recommends/plasmacutter/
Print file for the Torch Holder:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5266829
00:00 Intro
00:20 What is the idea about?
01:19 A look at the controller
02:09 How a Plasmacutter works
03:32 Mounting the Plasmatorch
04:53 Software stuff
05:50 Electronic stuff
09:45 Connecting the Plasmacutter
10:30 Testing the Plasmacutter
11:56 Cutting metal
13:13 Closer look
13:34 Lets "hit it" more
19:03 Final thoughts
20:26 Pictures of badly cut metal
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCXEyKYaTlw
This is the second part of my Weiler Primus CNC retrofit to LinuxCNC.
Today we look into the documentation of the machine and plan the next steps.
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00:00 Intro
00:39 Computer and UI
03:18 Dive into the Instruction manual
04:14 Spindle, XZ Motors and Encoders
10:02 Sensors
12:12 Toolchanger
14:55 hydraulic system
17:03 cooling system
18:12 ending with more manual pictures
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5WtskW0o68
This is the story how i started converting the Weiler Primus CNC to LinuxCNC.
00:00 Intro
00:10 my first Lathe
00:25 how a Lathe works
01:31 my second Lathe
02:01 buying the CNC Lathe
04:05 finding Ticker Tape
04:20 closer look at the Weiler Primus CNC Lathe
06:45 cleaning the machine
08:30 preparing it for new paint
08:53 sanding
10:00 RESEDAGRÜN
11:30 finished paintjob
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDUwsVkNd7A