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Thread: sieg X1 micro Mill
29/03/2010 07:08:52
Hi John,
I think you have to create an album for pictures, not sure how its done. Thanks I would like to see  what you have done!
 
Peter
 
John S
Have sent you an email
 
Peter
Thread: "Precision" or "does NOT do what it says on the tin"
28/03/2010 12:23:10
Just a question to the OP, how do you know that at 5 - 6 inches your lathe is running parallel the lathe bed.
I would like to know as I am not sure how one is supposed to check this if there is no prior knowledge to the present chucks accuracy!
 
peter
 
Thread: sieg X1 micro Mill
28/03/2010 12:11:34
Not really as I have fitted ball screws and a bevel gear will introduce back lash.
The Sieg KX1 drives the Y axis from the rear not sure how they do this but it keeps the front of the machine clear.
My workshop is getting crowded and I have the added worry taht in moving an other machine I will damage the mill.
If no drawings materialize I will have to bite the bullet and attempt to measure myself and produce drawings.  This is not that easy as the castings have the usual casting slope to them.
 
peter
28/03/2010 09:49:31
Hi All,
I have cnc'd my Sieg X1 micro mill and it is working well but Im not all that happy with the way the stepper is sticking out of the front.  At the extreme forward limit there is almost 12" sticking out the front.
So my idea is to raise the column and drive from the rear.   To accomplish this I would have to produce raiser blocks but I also want to incorporate a plate extension to the Y axis so that the screw and bed are protected from swarf etc.
So my question is are ther any accurate drawings of the Sieg X1 mill so I can determine if my idea is feasable.  From my quick viewings there appears to be enough space at the edge of bolt holes for it to work but I am reluctant to strip down just to measure.
 
Peter
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