Re: For Sale - Lathe ATC suit Orac

Hi,
I know this is a very old post but did you sell the tool changer?
If not do you still wish to sell it?
All the best Calgone
Mon 06 Aug , 2018 9:25 am
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Easy Servo closed loop Stepper system

Easy Servo closed loop Stepper system

Has anyone tried this system?
I have decided to upgrade my orac lathe.
I have gone with a "CPU5A4E (4 Axis CNC controller with ethernet)" £366, this does include the software.
I wanted a board with Ethernet as better on signal control.
Also have changed the AC ...
Wed 21 Jan , 2015 14:21 pm
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Re: Orac stepper motors.

Hi,

If I rember correctly they are rated at a low 156Ncm, but with the grearing down via a timing belt on the leadscrew, works quite happily, and the lighter load on the cross slide needs little power to move it.

Hope this helps.
:delirious:
Mon 14 Jul , 2014 13:06 pm
Forum: Orac
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Re: Siemens Micromaster 410

Ok,
A new update.

I am going to use a Sinamics G110 Inverter with filter 0.37kw with Din Rail Mount (RS No: 505-2129)
This should match the original motor on the lathe.
Controlling it with a Cnc4pc C11T Breakout board.
Also the following power supplies:
Meanwell MDR-10-5 5Vdc 2A Din Rail Mount (RS ...
Thu 03 Jul , 2014 21:30 pm
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Siemens Micromaster 410

Hi,

My Siemens Micromaster 410 has broken.

They do not make it any more.
Can I use a Siemens Sinamics G110 inverter w/filter, 0.37kW

I use it on my orac lathe spindle motor.

Any help would be great.
Thu 26 Jun , 2014 22:48 pm
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Re: Orac update

Hi,
How are you getting on with the upgrade?
Only asking as I am looking to Upgrade all of the electronics over to new PC based.
Looked at CNC4PC and there C11 Breakout Board looks good.
Not sure if I need C23 board for the spindle speed control as the C11 board has it built in?

Any ideas on what ...
Thu 26 Jun , 2014 13:31 pm
Forum: Orac
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Re: Spindle encoder screw size?

HI,

Just checked and on mine it is 6BA.
:delirious:
Wed 25 Jun , 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Orac
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Re: Spindle encoder screw size?

Hi,

It could be BA?
As some of the screw threads on the machine are BA.
2.7mm could be 6BA

Hope this will help.
Tue 24 Jun , 2014 22:03 pm
Forum: Orac
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Orac Electrics Upgrade

Hi All :delirious: ,
I have a denford Orac Lathe that I have rebuilt mechanically.
But the electrics are getting old and temperamental.
After a little research I see that converting the old electrics over to new would not take a lot.
The basics that I would require are:
2 x Geckodrives (Not sure ...
Thu 19 Jun , 2014 14:09 pm
Forum: Orac
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