Great series. The supporting information alone is well worth a view - even if you have absolutely no interest in gear making. Comprehensive explanations that are complete with links, references, and mistakes. Best afternoon of viewing CNC solutions and other clever mechanical solutions to real world electrical, programming and mechanical problems I've spent in a while. Looking forward to viewing the full series.
Congratulations on overcoming processor problems resulting in a fine project. I too love to watch an automated machine (especially one I have made myself) run. I look forward to your next video... Fred
Absolutely brilliant job, thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge with us. Having just cut 10gears without a mill or dividing head using a homemade jig and drill press,i truly appreciate your engineering ability you have a new subscriber thanks
Thanks for the comment. If you are going to do something like this, I would like to hear of your progress. You can contact me directly at phjacobs@gmail.com
Wonderful video. I have an old Bridgeport CNC that I have retrofitted with the Clearpath motors. I have been wanting to build a rotary indexer by converting a manual one over to CNC like you have done, but have been unsure about how repeatable it would be. After watching your videos though it seems like it does a dandy job. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Joe. My table has an adjustment for the clearance between the worm and the worm gear and it can be set so there is no noticeable backlash in the table. There is a tiny bit in the worm shaft, but I keep the acceleration on the motors low, so that does not come into play.
Thanks, John. I will be happy to share any of my documentation with anyone interested in building something similar. The only issue is that the documents were made primarily for my own use and that while generally accurate, they may be incomplete and certainly not self explanatory. Send me an e-mail at phjacobs@gmail.com and we can discuss your interests.
Thanks, Dale. I have been a fan of your channel for a couple of years, now and have learned a great deal. Even simple tricks like how to get my bandsaw to cut straight were jewels. Congrats on your new shop. Mine is in the basement as well and that arrangement has a lot of benefits. Positive comments from a guy like you mean a lot :-)
Thanks, Kent. It turns out the tooth shape was OK, I just was not cutting deep enough. I analyze that problem in part 5 of this series. I had to refine my method of touching off with a gear cutter. I checked out your channel and found it very interesting. I am a retired EE and hobby machinist but no CNC yet unless you want to count my gear cutting.
Yes, Ben. That is definitely in the plan. In one set of 20 gears, each one has a different tooth count so I will run them one at a time. In the other set, though, all 20 gears have 120 teeth so I plan to cut them all at once. There are a few more gears but they have different tooth counts as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Yep Great :) really Great. I mean Holly Molly Great. There is just one problem there. I dont know how you could oversee it!!!? and that is you have one and I dont :)... I think I will have to look at your video's a couple of times and see if I can copy some of your works. Oh but really really nice work and thank you for sharing...
Thank you for the kind words, Mimlo. If you have specific questions or want to have a look at the software, schematics, etc. you can reachme at phjacobs@gmail.com Paul
You're my kind of guy. I'm the same way and I'm in awe of Tom and Adam and Kieth. I know I'll never reach anything close to their level ( or yours for that matter) of perfection but I do love watching their videos and always learn something new. Its all good....and as they say...It is what it is.
Great series. The supporting information alone is well worth a view - even if you have absolutely no interest in gear making.
Comprehensive explanations that are complete with links, references, and mistakes. Best afternoon of viewing CNC solutions and other clever mechanical solutions to real world electrical, programming and mechanical problems I've spent in a while. Looking forward to viewing the full series.
Thanks for the kind words. I've been a bit distracted lately, but more videos are coming soon.
Congratulations on overcoming processor problems resulting in a fine project. I too love to watch an automated machine (especially one I have made myself) run. I look forward to your next video... Fred
Thanks, Fred. I have thought of a few more things I can use this machine for. Splined shafts, for instance.
PJ
Absolutely brilliant job, thank you for sharing your skill and knowledge with us. Having just cut 10gears without a mill or dividing head using a homemade jig and drill press,i truly appreciate your engineering ability you have a new subscriber thanks
Thank you so much for the kind comment and subscription. I hope to get more videos out soon.
My goodness what an impressive thing it is you're doing here. You seem quite thoughtful. thank you for sharing your awesome abilities.
Thank you for your kind words
Great job and it is obviously a success. I have no idea what a harmonic analyzer is but I am sure it will have good gears.
Thanks, Harold, we're sure gonna try.
Enjoying the series Max! ... a fellow EE and home shop machinist :)
Glad you are enjoying my fiddling about. Thanks for stopping by.
Thank you very much for making and sharing this video. Exactly what I needed.
Thanks for the comment. If you are going to do something like this, I would like to hear of your progress. You can contact me directly at phjacobs@gmail.com
Magnificent. Well done.
_Dan_
Thanks for the kind words, Dan.
Wonderful video. I have an old Bridgeport CNC that I have retrofitted with the Clearpath motors. I have been wanting to build a rotary indexer by converting a manual one over to CNC like you have done, but have been unsure about how repeatable it would be. After watching your videos though it seems like it does a dandy job. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Joe. My table has an adjustment for the clearance between the worm and the worm gear and it can be set so there is no noticeable backlash in the table. There is a tiny bit in the worm shaft, but I keep the acceleration on the motors low, so that does not come into play.
Good to know. I see that your rotary is a Grizzly brand. Could you give me the model number so I know what to look for?
It's a six inch diameter, model G1049.
Very nicely done. It would be nice if you would share your spread sheet, programming codes, schematics and parts lists with us less talented people
Thanks, John. I will be happy to share any of my documentation with anyone interested in building something similar. The only issue is that the documents were made primarily for my own use and that while generally accurate, they may be incomplete and certainly not self explanatory. Send me an e-mail at phjacobs@gmail.com and we can discuss your interests.
great job brother, inspiring
Thanks for stoppin' by
very nice video .
Thanks, Dale. I have been a fan of your channel for a couple of years, now and have learned a great deal. Even simple tricks like how to get my bandsaw to cut straight were jewels. Congrats on your new shop. Mine is in the basement as well and that arrangement has a lot of benefits. Positive comments from a guy like you mean a lot :-)
Fascinating series! What did you decide on the gear tooth shape? Was it indeed OK or were different cutters required?
Thanks, Kent. It turns out the tooth shape was OK, I just was not cutting deep enough. I analyze that problem in part 5 of this series. I had to refine my method of touching off with a gear cutter. I checked out your channel and found it very interesting. I am a retired EE and hobby machinist but no CNC yet unless you want to count my gear cutting.
A good job well done.
Thanks for your kind words
If you are cutting several identicle gears, how about modifying your mandrel to hold several gear blanks?
Yes, Ben. That is definitely in the plan. In one set of 20 gears, each one has a different tooth count so I will run them one at a time. In the other set, though, all 20 gears have 120 teeth so I plan to cut them all at once. There are a few more gears but they have different tooth counts as well. Thanks for stopping by.
Frickin' genius!!!!!
Thanks, Matty. I'm sure my wife would not agree with that statement!!!
awesome !!!
Thanks, Ron !!
Yep Great :) really Great. I mean Holly Molly Great. There is just one problem there. I dont know how you could oversee it!!!? and that is you have one and I dont :)... I think I will have to look at your video's a couple of times and see if I can copy some of your works. Oh but really really nice work and thank you for sharing...
Thank you for the kind words, Mimlo. If you have specific questions or want to have a look at the software, schematics, etc. you can reachme at phjacobs@gmail.com Paul
'max runout'...nice bit of machinist humor there!
Thanks, I'm no Tom Lipton or Adam Booth, I just get things as close as I can :-)
You're my kind of guy. I'm the same way and I'm in awe of Tom and Adam and Kieth. I know I'll never reach anything close to their level ( or yours for that matter) of perfection but I do love watching their videos and always learn something new. Its all good....and as they say...It is what it is.
Great stuf.
Thanks for stopping by.
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