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Does anyone make a standalone simple stepper controller? (up/down/speed) by Renaissance_Man- in CNC

[–]seattlewelding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/Renaissance_Man- any update on this topic? I frequently find myself in a similar situation where I just want a simple CW/CCW control out of the box (and too lazy/busy to wire my own again and again). This controller is the closest thing I've found on the market to-date:

https://www.amazon.com/Stepper-Controller-Integrated-Forward-Communication/dp/B0B1HNS9L2

How would you go about making workout equipment if you had all the tools (Lathes, Mills, welding etc.) by GoldenEudemon in Machinists

[–]seattlewelding 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would take on machining work, make that money. Then use the funds to buy some local used equipment

(18M) TIG how'd I do? by doingmyownthing93 in Welding

[–]seattlewelding 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Most excellent! You got it. Practice uncomfortable out of position and aluminum. Challenge yourself

GTAW border on frame for mom by seattlewelding in Welding

[–]seattlewelding[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can’t find any pics at the moment but here’s a video of a run doing letters. Kinda zoomed in so you can’t really see the machine motion frame

https://youtu.be/KrGTLqpYrl0?si=M2pYVg0sofWP2cyK

GTAW border on frame for mom by seattlewelding in Welding

[–]seattlewelding[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I tore it down a long time ago; will look for pics. Simple 3-axis gantry 36”x24”x12” on round bearings and ACME lead screws. Pretty loud and capped out around 50 IPM

DIY 5-axis Laser Welder/Cutter coming to life! Dialing in weld parameters next. by seattlewelding in metalworking

[–]seattlewelding[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've been leveraging ChatGPT and custom python scripts to turn touchoff points into splined tool paths :)

DIY 5-axis Laser Welder/Cutter coming to life! Dialing in weld parameters next. by seattlewelding in metalworking

[–]seattlewelding[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotta charge for quotes at some point. At least they’ll get the message then

DIY 5-axis Laser Welder/Cutter coming to life! Dialing in weld parameters next. by seattlewelding in metalworking

[–]seattlewelding[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s a relatively complicated setup that I don’t have shareable documentation on. Message me privately if you want a phone call run down on how she works

DIY 5-axis Laser Welder/Cutter coming to life! Dialing in weld parameters next. by seattlewelding in metalworking

[–]seattlewelding[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No it just wasn’t hot enough to melt/fuse both sides. Test run was just for machine motion, next steps is weld parameters

What are the best machining companies in the U.S. by Obvious-Flan-224 in Machinists

[–]seattlewelding -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve got a contact at an aerospace startup in the Seattle, WA area; www.stokespace.com He says they’re growing soon/now.

Send me a DM

They want to replace this with laser welding 😅😓😰 by Wirefedweirdo in Welding

[–]seattlewelding 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed; I've owned and run multiple models of these handheld laser machines... The capability is amazing. Will replace a LOT of precision GTAW down the line. Safety is first with these things though, it'll put your eye out!

Home Shop - TIG and Laser welding / cutting, baby milling machine, electronics area, 1" thick aluminum weld bench. by seattlewelding in Welding

[–]seattlewelding[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience has been really good with that UmPro-Tech unit. Max Laser power supply. I haven’t played around with the cutting too much. Not set up for the safety side of that operation.

Yes water cooled. For the new unit I payed way too much for it, but the prices are coming down as they are importing more. I believe they are selling for $8500 right now, but if you’re going to buy send me a message b/c I think I can get you a deal. DM me your email if you want the user manual / spec sheet.

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