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Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
*Accuracy +/- .002¡± per 6" or .02 mm per 150 mm, *+/- .004¡± per 12" or 300 mm and ***+/- .013¡± per 36" or 900 mm*** ? don't seem to accurate to me ??? ??? animal
By mike allen · #102740 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
i have converted the measurements over before i posted this thread .....the seller offers 100mm to like 1000mm .im thinking a 45 inch long one for the bed its the easy one but at the carriage the
By Eric Chilton · #102739 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
Everybody recommends magnetic scales because they can be cut to size. They come in aluminum and stainless steel. Steel is more expensive. Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36>
By Andrei · #102738 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
I've thought about a DRO on my 12x36 and on my South Bend 9A. Where I really want one is on my South Bend 16 but there is one small, maybe not so small issue. The bed length is 144" with 120" of
By James Rice <james.rice@...> · #102737 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
25.4 mm is an exact conversion to 1 inch..03937" is really close to one millimeter unless you go very long!Dave?Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
By Dave Matticks · #102736 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
X axis is cross slide, Z is carriage.?Atlas cross slides don't give much room for a side mounted scale.?Dave?Sent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device
By Dave Matticks · #102735 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
I turn these , and dro¡¯s come in real handy.
By Dennis Williams · #102734 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
By Dennis Williams · #102733 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
I have a 12¡± Craftsman Commercial. I have IGaging dro , used a 12¡± and a 36¡± on mine. I have the Aluminum rails that are actually 6¡± longer than the given size to compensate for the 3¡±
By Dennis Williams · #102732 ·
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By Steven H · #102731 ·
Re: glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
google " 50.5 inches to mm" there's a cazillion conversions online ??? ??? animal
By mike allen · #102730 ·
Tachometer for 12¡± lathe
Attached are photos for the tachometer install on my Atlas 12¡± underdrive model 3996 lathe. I have a similar install on my 10F Atlas lathe. Both lathes are equipped with a new VFD rated three phase
By Steven H · #102729 ·
glass scales for atlas 12" lathe #3986
hi im in a position where i can purchase a 2 axes dro for my lathe..........its on ebay for less than 200.00.....the person selling it has good feedback so im not worried about that......i just need
By Eric Chilton · #102728 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
And your machines are much happier, too. ?The Atlas was designed for less than 1 HP, and there are lots of parts - the back gears, the bull gear lock pin, etc. - that could easily be broken by too
By jmartin957 <[email protected]> · #102727 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
Man a lot of members here like gadgets if you want to control the speed on your lathe i would use a in line ( power line ) control.? ?I think it may be cheaper and easy to install? GP
By Guenther Paul · #102726 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
If you do not need a continuous speed reading, one solution would one of those relatively inexpensive, hand held, laser units with digital readout.? I believe the counter within is crystal
By ebrucehunter · #102725 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
He mentioned 3hp. I am happy with 1hp for my machines Get Outlook for Android<https://aka.ms/ghei36> ________________________________ Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2019 4:05:59 PM To:
By Andrei · #102724 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
Why 3hp? Besides that is what treadmill motors are. I doubt these lathes and mills need much more hp than what they were designed for. One might be throwing money at things that don't really need it.
By Ralph Hulslander · #102723 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
do you mind doing a show and tell on the 3Hp motor conversion? I have been thinking of getting a DC motor for my lathe and for the horizontal milling machine i have. ________________________________
By Andrei · #102722 ·
Re: Tachometer for 12" Atlas
Just had a look at the ELS link and saw this >> Spindle Optical Sensor. ( http://www.autoartisans.com/ELS/OptoSpindle.htm ) Would that not do what you need if you go with the ELS? If you are going
By Robert · #102721 ·