When lowering the head it tends to stick and then move with a small jerk that can makes it difficult to make fine depth cuts. Adjustment of the screw 63 on...
The downward movement of the spindle box when milling on my mill sometimes sticks and then moves will a small jerk making fine depth cuts practically...
I have an Emco FB1, well I think that's what it is called, its the one before the FB2. It is very similar to the X series of mills which is why I joined the...
I find when lowering the spindle box to achieve a fine depth of milling cut the head sticks and then moves down with a jerk making the taking an accurate...
It's VERY simple... The screws that attach the black sheetmetal cover to the back of the column project too far into the space between cover and column. They...
It's VERY simple... The screws that attach the black sheetmetal cover to the back of the column project too far into the space between cover and column. They...
... From: dm11p9e7h4 Date: 06/02/06 02:56:51 To: X_Series_Mills@yahoogroups.com Subject: [X_Series_Mills] X3 Mill vertical travel When lowering the head it...
Hello Murray Do you have more info on the Z motor you added ( RPM, HP) also how did you attach the Z DRO to the spindle. The photos don't tell all. Tahnks,...
noticed that the x3 head has a slight vibration that comes and goes away about evey second or two when turned on and cutting air.this also leaves a lousy...
This problem came up in the past with an X3 owner in the Yahoo group of Lathemaster. Of course I can't remember the answer but it will be listed in the...
How old is your X3?. The older models have a non-standard pitch belt, which will be difficult to find at Gates. The newer ones (approx.past 10 months) have a...
i"ve got an old one,how do i go about getting your kit.please email me.do you mail to the US? mark ... belt, ... (approx.past ... you ... RS ... price ... a...
I'm about to take the plunge and buy an X3 mill and I'm looking for advice on tools/accessories that I should get at the time of purchase. I can find a list of...
... purchase. ... would ... I'll assume you have the basic measuring goodies like a set of digital calipers and maybe a machinist's square. Mill Must-Haves: -...
... for ... nothing ... want. ... project ... Hi Bob, I am a little mystified by your statement - "Collets and chuck. You will need to decide what system you...
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... to ... the ... Hence my statement "Collets and CHUCK". You will need an ER collet chuck to use them in your R8 chuck. It's no problem, you can get one a...
Thanks to all the response to my query. I'll start browsing the suppliers websites to put together a shopping list. I should have mentioned that I'm in...
... Geoff, if you buy the X3 from Hare and Forbes in Sydney/Melbourne/Brisbane or Perth, it will have an MT3 spindle. Only if you buy from Minitech in Brisbane...
... Alan, I almost ordered a Wabeco before deciding for the X3. I am quite happy with the X3 after taking all apart and fine tuning, but sometimes wonder.......
... quite ... sometimes ... I don't know if I could say the price is "justified", but here is how this came about. I wanted CNC capability, and there were no...
... Alan, thank you very much for this "review". The "no backlash" must be due to the CNC ball screws. What really interested me a lot is your comment "more...
-chris i went to visit dick stephen(who has been doing the MEW X3 articles) a while ago and he had kept the x3 in preference to the wabeco mill that he already...
Just a quick note about membership. Anyone can join but they are on moderated from day one. This is just a simple spam trap. As soon as you make a first post...
hi john- no problem - have a great weekend! david (NEW!) MetalWorkingFAQ.NET - Your source for metalworking tips, tricks, and how-tos. Over 50 content sites!...
... must be ... your ... weighs ... your ... finsh ... than ... basic ... already ... can ... I suppose it's possible I had a poor example of an X3, but the...
... Simple.. You use a R8 ER collet chuck! I use mainly ER collets on my R8 Bridgeports, using either straight shank ER collet chucks borrowed from my...
