MR 1 with Rotary Table, first cuts

This shows a simple job using the rotary table on my Langmuir MR-1. Adding the Sherline rotary table (which I had from a previous project) was the most recent update to my machine. The object being made is just a demo, but isn't possible to make on a 3 axis machine without multiple setups. I'm currently limited to using the indexing 4th axis mode in Fusion 360 -- I will need to look at other software platforms for full 4th axis code generation.
My LinuxCNC configuration can be found here:
github.com/ale...
If there is interest I can do more of a walkthrough video showing how the control part of the machine works with these updates.

[@ryanwykes]

it's about time you posted a video. Great job!

[@Bigdaddy2166_]

That was great, Alex. Your machine turned out fantastic.

[@adamscott217]

well done sir, look forward to more videos !

[@BeckTools]

wow your z axis is hauling ass. Did you modify the lead screw or its motor?

[@awetmore]

Z has the stock leadscrew, but I'm using a Teknic Clearpath servo on it.
None of the electronics on my machine are from the original Langmuir build anymore, but all of the mechanical parts are stock.

[@BeckTools]

@@awetmore did the Teknic Clearpath servos bolt right up or did you need to make new mounts?

[@awetmore]

@ the x and y ones are NEMA23 just like the stock steppers and just bolted right up. I used a size 34 motor for Z and that one required a new adapter.
I don’t think they would work with CutControl though.
It simplified my electronics enclosure too since the clearpath motors are self contained.
I’ll make a video showing the current electronics.

[@BeckTools]

@@awetmore sweet! I've got 95% of the components to build a cnc lathe. I would love to see your electronics set up. I have a Centroid Acorn board.
I wanted to go with clearpath but didn't have the $ at the time.

[@awetmore]

@@BeckTools Teknic's Clearpath stuff isn't cheap, but I just waited until some good deals showed up on eBay.
I'll work on that video next.

[@Alistair_Spence]

Very impressive Alex. That spindle sounds fast! What's the max RPM?

[@awetmore]

Thanks Alistair. It has a max speed of 16k RPM, and I think was running at 12k RPM with the endmill.