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Stan

The Compact 5 cnc has an on-board computer which allows programs to be compiled within the the machine, no computer is required.

In it's standard form the 5PC is for operating from an external computer running an Emco DOS program.

Which is it ?

Emgee

Edited By Emgee on 16/05/2022 00:45:19

From the Manual

Emgee

Edited By Emgee on 16/05/2022 00:30:53

Stan

Which lathe is it, Emco Compact 5 CNC or Emco PC lathe ?

Emgee

Stan

Looks like they are the DOS programming shortcut codes, the original Emco 2.8 program was DOS based.

The dimensions and other info in the TOOL column are Tool offsets and spindle speed for the tool..
The arrow indications show the direction of tool travel by using - (minus sign) and +
so - on the X axis puts a cut on, - on the Z axis moves the tool towards the chuck.

Hope this helps.

Emgee

In the early 1980's I bought a Taiwanese made Alpine drill from Graham Engineering in Birningham, MT2 spindle with rack feed rise and fall and rotatating table. When bought it was fitted with a good quality drill chuck which I still use on a Bantam lathe. The drill spindle is still good with no play and still using the same belts !!!!!

Emgee

Colin

Plenty of dimensions here, Little Machine Shop.

**LINK**

Emgee

3 phase input VFD would suggest a 380-415v AC supply so not suitable for a unit designed for 230v AC single phase supply.

Emgee

Like this one.

**LINK**

Emgee

The first sentence in the above statement is far from the truth and will earn you no respect.

Emgee

I believe the smart option is to get a replacement switch and connect by soldering flexible wire tails (6) to the original switch pins where they exit the component side of the board.
If the PCB is a close fit in the box there is sufficient clear area on the board where a hole can be drilled for the wires to pass through.
If the original switch is still accessable you will have to fix it in the OFF position or make a cover.

Emgee

I would have thought with all the help you received by members in this forum you could have posted a few details of your experience with the Tormach machine here.

I am interested to know but not so much as to pay your book listed price as I have no intention of ever buying a Tormach machine.

Emgee

Hi Nigel

Sounds like you need to trial Fusion 360, plenty of How To videos on the Fusion site, also many excellent tutorial videos on Youtube from several really excellent tutors.

Getting the design modelled can save many headaches when it comes to machining the part + you can simulate machining by making a CAM file from the model.

Emgee

Edited By Emgee on 05/05/2022 23:55:17

The rough sound you describe could be 1 winding with the ends reversed.

Emgee

Dave
Not what's stated for the 2nd digit in IP66, Water projected in powerful jets (12.5mm nozzle) against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.

I think Nigel needs to suggest some better extraction on machines in the factory which takes the topic back to Noel's question.

Emgee

Sounds like the enclosure is not up to the specification, or the cable terminations don't have the same spec.
Perhaps in place of talcum powder the test house should be using graphite dust.
Your experience shows it is the particle size that's used in the test that matters, not whether it is conductive or not.

Emgee

Hobert

I believe the size of the particle is the deciding factor when conducting a test for ingress of dust, it matters not whether the particle is conductive or not.

How many of the cheap far eastern VFD's have you examined and tested to arrive at your conclusion of dubious ?

Emgee

Dust extraction is definitely the best solution.

Emgee

Perhaps the number of teeth per inch on the blade you are using is too high when cutting aluminium rod/bar to allow the swarf to clear.
I use 8/10 tpi on a horizontal band saw but that is still on the high side for thick sections.

Emgee

typo edited

Edited By Emgee on 28/04/2022 13:34:27

Edited By Emgee on 28/04/2022 13:36:01

I should have stated laminated glass cloth and epoxy resin, also available with polyester resin material.

Emgee

Carbon fibre laminate may work for you, epoxy glass would be another choice except for colour.

Emgee