Hi Stuart.

This is what I know by way of answers to your questions. 

On Sun, 18 Nov 2007 09:54:16 -0600, "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" 
<[email protected]> said:
>Gentlemen,
>    What would be needed to prepare to run the motor mounts at the
>workshop next summer?

I believe that we would need to write the G-Code program to run them.  Perhaps 
what I should do is start a wiki page that includes the dxf.  I'll get that 
info from Roland and get started at it.  Thanks for the nudge. 

>    Would someone list what is currently prepared and what needs to be 
> prepared?

Roland has made a few of these on his Bridgeport/Centroid.  He retrofitted a 
lathe using the design a couple of years ago.

>    Is Roland the contact at Cardinal?

Yes.

>    Will Roland put the project on his website or would it be better
>managed on another?

I believe that he just completed an article for Digital Machinist that will 
detail the motor mounts.  They are made from 1/2 inch aluminum with at least 
three tapped holes and a center bore for the motor. 

>    Does Roland want the motor mounts running before the workshop? Is
>he making parts with the Mazak project machine now?

I don't know that he is making parts with it right now.  I suspect that's why 
he invited me for a visit.  The Mazak is retrofitted to the point where it is 
capable of making parts.  I saw the test piece made last summer that used three 
tools and included rigid tapping.  Great work and thanks to all the folk who 
have contributed to that setup. 

I believe Roland plans to use these motor mounts as a demonstration of the 
EMC/Mazak.  He also plans to have several sets of these at the Raffle at the 
end of the workshop.

You should feel free to contact Roland at cnc-workshop anytime.

Rayh



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