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  1. wedgee

    Single Phase Bridgeport

    I have not seen it done but I think you would need a single phase motor, starter and switch. You would also need to find the proper frame motor or a conversion adapter. Grainger would have the parts but you might spend more on the conversion than what it is worth. Hear is a static phase...
  2. wedgee

    long distance air lines

    You might want to put in a loop. That way if the pressure drop is to great it can draw from both sides to maintain proper pressure within the system.
  3. wedgee

    Thread Detection

    There are several ways to do it. The most recent way I have seen it done is with a vision system. If you place the camera on an angle with a light. The system will see the difference in the light and dark areas of the thread. The other benifit of the vision system is once the image is...
  4. wedgee

    carbide insert cross reference

    The following link will give you a break down of all ISO insert codes that describe the insert geometry. http://www.carbidedepot.com/formulas-insert-d.htm Browse the remaining of the above site is a great ref. If you have more details on a part I can maybe give you some more help.
  5. wedgee

    Automatic assembly

    http://www.comtechnorthamerica.com/products.htm I think you are looking for a spring detangler. The above link should get you started. It does a great job with closed end springs. I am using one of them on a new machine at my company. You might want to build some type of rotory transfer...
  6. wedgee

    Feeding parts to machine by tubing???

    Try using a small leaf spring to slow it down. Or you can use a set of small wheels that could feed it closer to the bottom of the tube.
  7. wedgee

    CAD/CAM Systems

    Choosing a CAD/CAM system can be very difficult I have use and purchased many systems and each time I choosed different systems based on features needed, budget interfaces with customer drawings and existing systems in place. NCProgrammer listed great systems but depending on budget it maybe to...
  8. wedgee

    CADAM

    It has been awhile since I used it and I do not remember websites off the top of my head but the software from what I remember is backwards of autocad. The software was created by IBM if I remember correctly, you might want to give them a visit. If I remember any sites I will drop you a new post.
  9. wedgee

    Automatic Tool Changer Problems.

    You might want to try black oxiding the tapered shank of the tool holder. It should prevent or at least delay the rusting problem. Tool holders for machining have had this done for quite a while with good success.

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