Planning to install my power feeder for my pdm30

[Blouin55]

Thanks to YYCHM (Craig) and David_R8, i looked at your posts about it...will start soonly, still in planning.

 

[Blouin55]

Next step ...holes and threads.

 

[Blouin55]

Another step ahead..

 

[DavidR8]

You sir do not waste any time. That's looking good!

 

[Blouin55]

You sir do not waste any time. That's looking good!

Pretty much easier with the "ins" i got.

 

[Blouin55]

Job done, dro and feeder...next, programming dro's. I had to invert the microswitches inside...

 

[YYCHM]

I had to invert the microswitches inside...

I had to as well.

 

[phaxtris]

You guys put the limit switch on....myne is just dangling, LOL

 

[YYCHM]

You guys put the limit switch on....myne is just dangling, LOL

I eventually removed mine as I missed the hard stop more than I used the switch. The switch didn't stop on a dime either which was rather concerning.

 

[DavidR8]

What are limit switches?
Kidding! I never installed them on mine either as I don't see a need.

 

[Blouin55]

What are limit switches?
Kidding! I never installed them on mine either as I don't see a need.

Those were pre wired in the feeder, pretty easy to install in 10-15 minutes...they could be "stupid proof"...one more protection for the beginner i'm.

 

[LenVW]

Good work Michel.
You never know when you need that backup ‘stupid proof’.
I have seen experienced machinists get distracted for a few seconds.
Nice to have a ‘fail safe’ when a power source is applied to any machinery.

 

[DavidR8]

Ok, ok I'll install them...

 

[Blouin55]

Ok, ok I'll install them...

The most is to protect the feeder from itself, to avoid it hurt the edge of the mill.

 

[phaxtris]

Ok, ok I'll install them...

Don't fall victim to peer pressure ! Stay strong !

 

[historicalarms]

I installed mine when I bought the power feed prob a dozen yrs ago now and have used it 3 or 4 times in that time....not used much but if i take the time to set the trip button then I must have thought it worthwhile at the time.