I have recently upgraded to a 5 axis configuration where the workpiece rotates on the C-Axis which rotates on the A-Axis (as shown on the bottom of Rab's page...
Hi Jeff, sorry for the delay, I'll see if I can finish the programming modifications for your machine style over this weekend, Regards, Rab ... workpiece ... ...
The servo kit I purchased from Camtronics is finally done and I'm turning the servos with Mach2. If anybody is interested I put a few pics (before and after)...
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Rab, I posted the pics in the 'mike' folder of the Photos section. Let me know if you can't see them. The servos are Ametek 600 oz/in with US Digital...
Mike, I have been dreaming of my reply for days now, but since I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer, you got me! I am jealous. The only problem that I see...
Oh yeah... that's right... I was going to build a guitar (or maybe a violin?)! Thanks Chris! He he ha ha ;-) Sorry folks... This has been a bit off topic....
Hi all. First time to post and I need to know if the CNC Toolkit download is still available. I looked in the files section but don't know if what I found is...
Hi rab. I first saw your machine on the cnczone and have quitely kept up...well at least checked in at times with what you were doing. Good work. I have...
Hello, I have developed a Very nice bolt-on 4th and 5th axis using the satellite drives. It does not have backlash. It is more compact than what Rab is showing...
Hi Ballendo, I think your rotary units could be the 'missing link' for 5-axis machining, sounds perfect. Rab ... than ... 2 ... be ... switch ... think ... for...
I am interested in seeing some pictures and details of your design to help access the value. Do you have a link? Also, what are the options for spindle/router...
Hello Steve, You have seen Rab's. In the movie, and on this website. Start from there, and use the additional details I provided... Ballendo P.S. You're not...
Richard, It is aimed at converting gantry routers. Like Rab's. As shown in Rab's movie, the preferred tool is a compact router. The 2 axis unit can be mounted...
I would think pricing such a product would prove difficult at first. Maybe you should take the approach Sherline did with its new Complete CNC Mill setups. Set...
Mojo, Thank you for the reply. A lot of people have expressed interest, both off and online. But nobody has answered any of the questions I asked... Ballendo ...
I think you need to formulate a price yourself since you know what expense is involved with time and parts plus assembly. So I guess you need to determine what...
... Sorry Ballendo - a picture is worth a thousand words. What's a satellite drive? How big is it? Weight? What's it made of? It's bit like saying how much is...
Mojo, Thank you for the reply. FWIW, I have been in product design and development my whole adult life. What I have asked here is commonly called "market...
Steve, All your questions ARE answered by the Picture(s) of Rab's movie. Have you looked at it? HIS unit IS built using satellite drives. At 30 or so frames a...
