Machine Tool Models

[RandleXX]

Do you folks want another folder on the FTP for Machines? let me know

 

That would be nice.. I have a couple to share.

[Jayson Kramer]

I will take care of it and I will also say Thank you Randle for sharing

[Peter - Avivi CNC Solutions]

ftp folder is a gooood idea!

I have a HAAS VF-1, and I have the MCX also.

[MRRPM]

An FTP for machine models would be really nice! We're looking for a model of a Haas ES-5-4T now, we may hafta model it ourselves if no one has it.

 

I'll share mine when I get it.

[David D.]

"I've never seen somebody get native CAD models of machines before. It's always been STL's. "

 

Thermwood sent us a nearly complete step file of our five-axis 10' x 20' x 6'Z machine without hassle. For years, we've had 30' long patterns CMM'd at +/- .005, not bad for a router. All that without pouring a twelve-inch-thick concrete pad like we had to for our worthless DMS.

[#Rekd™]

Still waiting for doosan to get me a drawing....

 

Any other ideas?

 

Thanks.

[TheePres]

Will barter for a Tri-Tech 5 axis attachment for VeriCut. .

Has any of you ever modeled this?

[crazy^millman]

Yes. Shoot me an email.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Still waiting for doosan to get me a drawing....

 

Any other ideas?

 

Thanks.

 

 

Got a tape measure?

[robk]

Got a tape measure?

 

Funny you mentioned that James... A couple of years ago that I was talking to Karlo Apro and I asked him where he got certain machine models for his book and his response was same as yours... Sometimes you just have to get down & dirty to get what you need.

[Craig-B]

Yea,

I have seen where Karlo actually will go into a lot of detail with some of his models, with the name plate and the serial number as well, he is very good this.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Tape measure is where the vast majority of the models come from. It takes probably half a day or less to model enough of a machine to make sure you're not making a mess of things. The time is really setting up the kinematics and stuff like that.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I'd hate to measure this bad boy though.

[Mick]

You'd be fine with the right tape measure

[Greg Williams]

James,

 

Does the Estop button work?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I have not triedd it.... yet.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

James,

 

Does the Estop button work?

 

 

Just tried it, no it does not work. BUT... the program DOES run on the control panel and distance to go, positions, etc... all display on the control as they are running.

 

Try that MachSim

[crazy^millman]

LOL James why would than even matter?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

LOL James why would than even matter?

 

For the same reason MachSim matters... If you're not checking g-code, it's just window dressing.

 

[crazy^millman]

For the same reason MachSim matters... If you're not checking g-code, it's just window dressing.

 

I will give you that one.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

[#Rekd™]

Got a tape measure?

 

Yes but my jobs require more precision than yours I guess!

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Got a tape measure?

Yes but my jobs require more precision than yours I guess!

 

Most aspects of a Machine Tool Model do not require greater precision than .5mm (sheetmetal, waycovers, toolchanger claws, doors, etc...), easily obtained with a tape measure. You can usually get spindle and table drawings from the parts manuals that come with the machine.

[TheePres]

Here is one created with a tape measure.

[Ron Branch @ 5th Axis]

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