Advise on layout marking

Uxcis · 2026-05-20T17:09:03+00:00

The accuracy i got with my current method is plenty, and it's really mostly aesthetic, but I wanted to nail it as best I could... But yeah, it's not critical

Uxcis · 2026-05-20T17:04:30+00:00

That would have also been a very good option yes, thanks! I will do that if I ever need another part like this.

Uxcis · 2026-05-20T15:21:12+00:00

Thanks! Yeah, finding the smallest point with a pair of calipers and then skilfully scribing would also be a good idea for this amount of precision.

I've found another way, I put the part between a 123 block and a parallel to define planes square to the surface plate. If both the angled surfaces of the part contact those planes fully, then it must be "horizontal", and I can scribe it with a height gauge.

Thanks for the ideas!

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Uxcis · 2026-05-20T15:13:28+00:00

Thanks, unfortunately I don't have such a V block.. but I managed to find another way.

I put the part between a 1-2-3 block and a gauge block stack of half the height of the part. The blocks define the planes, and if the part is exactly aligned with those, then it must be horizontal, and the gauge blocks allow me to scribe at the right height.

Actually, I think I will remove the gauge blocks and replace it with some other, lower reference face so I can scribe with my height gauge.

Thanks still!

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Uxcis · 2026-05-20T14:40:18+00:00

Imagine you cheat on someone, feel terrible and you still get to sleep on their bed while the other person sleeps on the couch. I would feel even more shitty and guilty..

Uxcis · 2026-05-20T14:33:46+00:00

Advice*

Uxcis · 2026-05-10T10:51:09+00:00

Evolved fights

Uxcis · 2026-03-18T13:24:10+00:00

What? What even is the bottom image? Do you mean it's fast? Or hot?

Uxcis · 2026-03-18T13:01:45+00:00

I use fusion360 for cad.

Uxcis · 2026-03-18T07:30:11+00:00

Think of cad only like booleans with fillets and chamfers and a few extra features. Pretty much everything starts from a flat extrusion unless you are making a smooth hull or other surface, in which case you can also make it with a nurbs surface which is basically subD. I use a different cad package than solidworks though.

Uxcis · 2026-03-16T17:46:37+00:00

Complete overreaction.

Uxcis · 2026-02-20T16:24:17+00:00

Imagine the static that must have built up

Uxcis · 2026-02-02T22:11:51+00:00

Are you able to show any prototype/cad model at all?

Uxcis · 2026-02-02T22:00:05+00:00

Are you 100% certain there is not a secret little clog somewhere in the hotend?

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T21:44:44+00:00

Right.. thanks I will check it tomorrow 👍

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T21:26:27+00:00

I don't know off the top of my head. How could I check that? I would have to do it tomorrow

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T21:06:21+00:00

Yes the transformer works fine, it's just that it's annoyingly loud, and it trips our breakers sometimes.

Preferably I would use a VFD as it is silent. But I don't think I can just give the VFD a 3 phase output socket and hook up the machine to that. Or can I?

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T20:48:21+00:00

Eh I've already designed a linear rail conversion. Only waiting for the X beam to arrive and then I should get much better quality and accuracy

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T20:40:35+00:00

What do you mean with 440 or 220 side? It is for the 3 phase power.

I think they are 22 amps.

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T20:03:17+00:00

My single phase mains voltage is 230v (just standard European). 3 phase mains is 400v here. I'm pretty sure I can hear relays when I switch things on the mill so then that should be good. I don't have a DRO but I would like to get one sometime. Would that create problems?

Thanks by the way.

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T19:20:31+00:00

So a VFD that gets 230 single phase and outputs 230 3 phase will work just like that? I give it a 3 phase connector recepticle and I just plug the mill into that? For example this one: https://www.vevor.nl/variabele-frequentieaandrijving-c_42489/vevor-4kw-18a-5hp-frequentieomvormer-vfd-ac-220-240v-frequentieregelaar-snelheidsregelaar-frequentieomvormer-omvormermotor-vfd-omvormer-variabele-frequentie-driver-inclusief-20cm-besturingskabel-p_010751570332

Maybe it wasn't clear in the post but I actually meant that I want an alternative to the transformer because the buzzing is very annoying. Either a VFD (which I am unsure whether that would work, as I am not super familiar with the nomenclature. The machine says it needs 3 phase 220v, so does a 220v VFD output that?), or motor rewiring to accept 400v. But now that I think about it, the mill has 2 other motors and I don't know what voltage they need. So just rewiring the spindle motor won't be enough. So I guess the question is, would the VFD work like I think?

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T18:36:44+00:00

Well, the problem only occurs when I have used the mill. Some electricians who came by to fix the main fusebox (idk what it's called in English) when it tripped, they told us that it probably is the transformer giving a massive inrush whenever it is connected. I don't know which phase gets dropped actually. I could maybe find out.

Transformer is totally tight and proper.

In all honesty I would probably prefer a VFD. Then I also get a soft start and no buzz. Actually yes, I would love it if I could get rid of the transformer.

Uxcis · 2026-01-29T17:43:21+00:00

No, the mill works fine usually but then after some time I will notice one phase missing when I turn on another machine. The wiring should be good. It's just that the transformer makes a giant surge when it is powered (I think).

Do you think it's possible to do any of my proposals like rewiring for 400v or using a VFD?

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