Thanks for the update, it is always interesting to see what you are up to keep busy.
@peterCheater13 күн бұрын
The Doosan is future proof :) no such as overkill.
@hilltopmachineworks213113 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update. 👍
@weldmachine13 күн бұрын
@@hilltopmachineworks2131 😊👍
@hilltopmachineworks213113 күн бұрын
Thanks for the update. 👍
@sadatsanat204516 күн бұрын
Tanks for video
@weldmachine16 күн бұрын
@@sadatsanat2045 Thank you for watching 👍
@IcandothatalsowАй бұрын
Do you think you could just drill the stock shaft out for back purging? If you kept the positioner vertical you could get away without the back bolt.
@weldmachineАй бұрын
@Icandothatalsow You can drill through the standard Shaft that supports the table for a Purge setup. And possibly get away without the M8 Retaining Bolt on the end of the Shaft ?? I can't recall the exact setup of how it was held together on the standard positioner ?? ( before I modified it with the through bore you saw in the video ) But I'm sure the Roller Bearings that supports the Shaft will still hold it in place, even without the Retaining Bolt 👍
@DazFab_MetalworksАй бұрын
I've wanted one for a while. We have a vevor UK site, but they don't sell anything electrical to us. Not sure why but It sucks, I'm toying with building my own as a result.
@weldmachineАй бұрын
@DazFab_Metalworks Maybe have a look on ebay. They are still available and seem to have come down in price ?? I'm not sure IF any sellers are available to you in the UK 🤔 IF you're interested in building a Positioner yourself, maybe have a look at my second video where the Positioner is partly disassembled. It might help you with some ideas on how to build one yourself 👍
@DazFab_MetalworksАй бұрын
@@weldmachine Thanks pal, Right now I'm undecided on whether to use belt, chain or worm gear, I will take a look at your other vid. Thanks again👍
@chriswoods2263Ай бұрын
Great video, I have the Proarc PT-103 with a Digital controller dedicated for smaller tig jobs on pipe & tube for car and 4x4 parts & fire hydrant spools and a Proarc PT-1000 setup with a tag mega roller stand for doing large pipe spools and fittings
@weldmachineАй бұрын
@chriswoods2263 Hey Chris. I like the Proarc Positioners. We had a few larger versions in a shop I worked in. I did buy one myself, but I can't recall the model number ?? ( it was a few years ago ) I can only remember it had a 450mm table. It sat around unused after buying it for a sub contract job. A good mate borrowed it. And it seemed like he owned after keeping it for such a long time ?? In the end, I told him the free hire period has finished, and it was time to buy it. What a surprise when he said he wasn't using it, and I could have it back ?? A couple of weeks go by, and he's back again wanting to borrow it ?? This time you need to buy it. NO more free hire 😅 Ironically, he made $$$$ from using it. Did I see even $ 20 for borrowing it 🙄 Good Mates ??? Thanks as always, for watching 😊 👍
@sachie123Ай бұрын
Excellent, Peter. Have you tried side turning with the grooving tool?. Where did you source the pie jaws from?. Thanks.
@weldmachineАй бұрын
@sachie123 With the 4mm Insert, I don't get that good of a finish and would prefer to save the leading edges for Roughing out. I had the Pie Jaws for a few years now. I can't recall where I purchased them ?? Never really had a use for them until running these parts. Just finished running the last part only 10 minutes ago 👍
@swanvalleymachineshopАй бұрын
Lol , 200 holes would be really interesting after drilling about 2000 when i built my workshop ! Cheers Peter 👍
@weldmachineАй бұрын
200 holes to drill on a Manual machine is enough for me in one day 👍
@chriswoods2263Ай бұрын
An interesting video. It is good to see you keeping busy
@weldmachineАй бұрын
@chriswoods2263 Hey Chis. Yes, always something to keep me busy 👍
@nikolaiownz2 ай бұрын
hey mate - i hope everything is good
@weldmachineАй бұрын
Yes, everything is going good 👍 Reminds me I need to come over and see how many new machines you must have by now. I'm sure you must be up to at least 10 by now 😉
@ypaulbrown2 ай бұрын
Your Jabbering is very much appreciated.....
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
@@ypaulbrown At least it's good to know someone enjoys my voice over during the videos 😅👍
@ypaulbrown2 ай бұрын
wonderful information on cutting threads on 316 and other hardenable material....
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
@@ypaulbrown Hey Paul. Thanks so much for watching 👍
@ypaulbrown2 ай бұрын
wonderful video, thank you for making and sharing, Paul in Florida, USA
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
@ypaulbrown Hopefully, the weather is a little better over in 🌞 Florida than here at the moment 🌧🌧 Of course, I know it will be 🌞👍
@ypaulbrown2 ай бұрын
@@weldmachine 38 c + here, or 110 f heat index......just had a cyclone/typhoon/hurricane over in Texas.......did not effect us, but tore them up......where in Australia are you, I have traveled to Queensland back in 1994 for 30 days, worked on a Cattle Station about 50 miles from Alpha, visited Longreach, Roma , Toowomba, and Blackwater mines......Australia in that area is very similar to Central Florida .......best wishes, Paul
@sachie1232 ай бұрын
Good one Peter🫡🫡 What was the othe ID tool that was in the backround?.
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
I'm not 100 % sure which part of the video you saw the Tool in the background 🤔 I'm guessing the Tool on the bench later in the video ?? It's a custom made tool from Sandvik for a job I run occasionally. Not exactly a cheap tool to purchase. But, it's one of those jobs where you need exactly the right tool or it won't happen 👍
@swanvalleymachineshop2 ай бұрын
Good one Peter . Cheers 👍
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
Thanks, Max. Good to see you again 👍
@chriswoods22632 ай бұрын
Great video, Some interesting jobs going there. The larger ring you're machining up I have an idea what they are when you said they are cut and had welding to be done
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
Thanks for taking the time to watch Chris 👍 and🤫😉
@hilltopmachineworks21312 ай бұрын
👍👍
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom 😉
@brendan4542 ай бұрын
Is there a threw hole for purging?
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
NO through hole ?? I needed to do a fair few modifications on the version I purchased just to have a through hole. There is a video on my channel if you're interested 🤔 I plan to post another video soon. Answering questions that have come up on past videos might be worth watching if you're looking to buy the same Welding Positioner 👍
@machinists-shortcuts2 ай бұрын
For longer runs with chamfers make a double tool like this one on my channel - Unique double tool for accelerated production of chamfered spacers.
@tates112 ай бұрын
Make the part from threaded rod. Save your client a fortune.
@weldmachine2 ай бұрын
The part could possibly be made with All Thread. But the customer wanted a Shaft size of 25.00 mm with a M22 Thread. I always offer a customer alternatives for what they might need. But this is what the customer wanted. I did offer to machine a 25.00 mm Shaft with a Thread that could except the M22 Thread into it. But, the part that was required needed to 1 piece 👍
@chriswoods22633 ай бұрын
Great video, any tradesman who has been around for a while knows there will always be more than one way to get thing done. They just have to decide what is best for a given situation.
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Hey Chris. It's always good to have an alternative plan for doing any job. Just in case things don't go way you first thought they would. And of course we can't always buy the right tool every job. Thanks for watching 👍
@DCT_Aaron_Engineering3 ай бұрын
Good to see you busy mate 👍👏
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Thanks Aaron 👍
@RustyInventions-wz6ir3 ай бұрын
Just found your channel and subscribed. Very nice work
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
If you're interested, I have a few videos on my channel with a Manual Lathe, especially to do with Threading. Also, there are a lot of videos about rebuilding a Mazak CNC Lathe. I'm not sure if this is something you might like to watch ?? I try to mix the videos up a little to keep it interesting. Thanks for watching and subscribing. Look forward to seeing you in the comments 👍
@chriswoods22633 ай бұрын
Another interesting video
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks, Chris 👍
@DCT_Aaron_Engineering3 ай бұрын
That's pretty good results Peter. Especially the measurement over that length. Thanks for sharing. Aaron.
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron. I was actually a little surprised by the amount minimal taper in the bar from Tailstock to Chuck. Not that it really matters too much with Threads. But' it's good to know the Lathe is running fairly straight. Thanks for taking the time to watch 👍
@DCT_Aaron_Engineering3 ай бұрын
That's a bloody long thread Peter. Nice one mate. Aaron.
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
It was a bit of test for when you don't do this sort work that often ?? Ironically the Steel Thread of the same length was actually worse to cut ?? Thanks so much for watching 👍
@graedonmunro17933 ай бұрын
nice long thread!!
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Yes, it's a fairly decent size 👍
@SimbaCortez13203 ай бұрын
Hey do the Chuck opens up wide? Working on 5” aluminum tubing.
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
The Chuck Jaws will fit a part that's 5". Even larger if you reverse the Chuck Jaws 👍
@chriswoods22633 ай бұрын
Great video, always interesting to see what you have going on.
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
Hey Chris. Not sure how many people are enjoying watching this series of videos ?? But, it's good to get some positive comments. Thanks for watching 👍👍
@hilltopmachineworks21313 ай бұрын
Like my mentor said " With stainless don't dilly dally around. Get in and get out. Reduce the speed and increase the feed."
@weldmachine3 ай бұрын
You're definitely right about that. Either keep it cutting, or not 👍
@melgross4 ай бұрын
I’ve just come across this video. The first thing I’m really noticing is that the timer is an OMRON. Honestly, those are expensive. I have a few. It’s hard to believe they used a genuine OMRON in this model as it would be almost 20% of the total cost.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
To be honest, the Timer is something that could have been let off this Positioner ?? I guess the manufacturer was trying to add as many options available to help it sell a little easier. Thanks for watching 👍
@melgross4 ай бұрын
@@weldmachine all the Chinese models in this size and larger have one. I’m with you in this, I’m not sure how useful it is. The footswitch has always seemed to be fine. But possibly if I were TIG welding, having two footswitches to hassle with would be too much.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
@melgross Yes, 2 foot pedals can be a pain. Especially when you didn't have a good night sleep. And your brain is trying to work out which pedal to press 😅 You can also connect a wire to the trigger and start the Positioner at the same time as you begin Welding. Usually, when I Tig Weld, I just leave it latched on continuous 👍
@user-fz1ck5vl8s4 ай бұрын
Hi
@DCT_Aaron_Engineering4 ай бұрын
Nice one Peter 👍
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for watching Aaron 👍
@swanvalleymachineshop4 ай бұрын
Good one Peter . Cheers 👍
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Thanks Max 👍
@hilltopmachineworks21314 ай бұрын
I bet your mind wanders a bit while having to weld up 204 parts.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
😅 it does 👍
@chriswoods22634 ай бұрын
Great video, As a small fab shop owner it is always interesting to see what others are doing. Keep up the videos
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, Chris 👍
@rogerditarando89154 ай бұрын
I recently purchased the 30 kg version of this. could you please tell me specifically what you did and what you used to slow your table down be it gear drive or replacing the motor. thank you
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Hi Roger. I haven't modified the gear ratio or motor on my version. It's still the same as it came from the manufacturer. Possibly the 30kg version has a different drive ?? The main modification on the version I have is with the through bore. I'm not that familiar with the 30kg model, it would be difficult to give you any ideas of what you could do to be able to slow it down any further, other than using an electronic variable speed drive ( VSD )
@hilltopmachineworks21314 ай бұрын
Life of a job shop. Making chips and making money. 👍
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Yes. Making chips and hopefully making money 😅👍
@swanvalleymachineshop4 ай бұрын
Good one Peter . Any more than a qty of 2 or 3 drives me around the bend ! Cheers 👍
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
😅 You're not alone with those thoughts. CNC machines can be interesting to set up. But, running them 😴 💤
@DCT_Aaron_Engineering4 ай бұрын
G’day Peter. Thanks for keeping us in the loop. It’s good watching the work you do in your shop mate. Cheers 🍻 Aaron
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Hey Aaron. Trying out something new to keep my interest to post more videos. I have a few things planned for this series. But, it's not easy to find time to make videos when I should be working ??? The passion is still there to make videos, I guess I have to see how things go. Thanks for watching. I hope you enjoy your Anzac Day 👍👍
@x_ph1l4 ай бұрын
Thanks for showing some day-to-day jobs - it's always interesting to see some simple, but not necessary repeatable stuff!
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
I have a few things planned for this series of videos. I will try to mix things up a bit, not just show jobs I'm working but include some other things I would like to share. Thanks again for following along👍👍
@HuskyMachining4 ай бұрын
cool video. I love seeing how other small shops do their day to day stuff.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
I must admit it's most of the reason I decided to start this series of videos. I'm hoping to add a few different things not just making parts. Hopefully I can make this series of videos something others enjoy watching 👍👍
@mesikamoto4 ай бұрын
You are really babying the machine. It is not even hitting the chipbreaker, thats why you get these stringer chips. This could be done in single pass running 0,3mm feedrate. Nice video I like the series idea!
@deanmolloy22764 ай бұрын
I just came to the comments to say the same thing. Stringy chips are a pain to remove without a conveyor ( i have 2 lathes without conveyors) so playing with inserts and feed and speed becomes necessary. The hollow bar doesn't chip as nice tho as other mild steels but can definitely do better than the current arrangement
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
You're definitely right about babying the machine. I could definitely increase the feeds and speeds. Because it's my machine, I do take it fairly easy on it. I don't get too panicked in my shop, just as long as the parts are coming out at a reasonable rate. I had a look on your channel to see what you get up to in your shop. Already subscribed and hoping for a few more videos to watch. I will see how the series of videos goes on my channel. I'm not totally sure what I plan to do with this series, only that I still enjoy posting videos on KZbin 👍
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
@@deanmolloy2276 Hey Dean. I'm not sure how you manage to get by running 2 CNC Lathes without a Chip Conveyor ??? I struggle at times running 1 Lathe this way ??? Thankfully, I don't get to many jobs that need a lot a material removed. But, IF jobs like this continued I would definitely need to reorganise my shop so I can run the Chip Conveyor that sits there doing nothing ??? Feeds & Speeds could definitely be improved on parts like this. But, I don't get too stressed about running parts. IF I was working for someone in there shop, I would be a lot more aggressive with Feeds & Speeds. You have to get around to post a few more videos yourself. It would be good to see your Lathes and how you manage with the hassle of chip removal 👍👍
@deanmolloy22764 ай бұрын
@@weldmachine I have 4 lathes in total. 2 okumas with conveyors and 2 daewoo's without. It is a right pain that's for sure. Plan on getting a sub spindle dn solutions puma 2600sy and then sell off hopefully 3 of the 4 lathes. Get some space back and automation (bar feeder) that way I can make money when I sleep or that's what we hope for!!! Crank up your feeds and speed or at least choose a chip breaker on the insert that will work a bit better for you. Cleaning stringy chips is a pain. Small chips not so bad with a small fire place shovel from bunnings. Good luck with it all. Cheers
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
@deanmolloy2276 Hey Dean. The Puma 2600 SY is definitely a nice machine. A guy I had previously worked together with has 3 of them. Started off concerned out about buying the first one. Thinking am I doing the right thing spending this much money ??? After just over 6 months of buying this machine brand new. He needed to order a second machine. While this was on its way here. He was working stupid hours every day trying to keep up to the work ?? After 1 month of finally getting the second machine. He purchased another stock machine from Hare & Forbes, Sydney branch. He seems to be running pretty well now after buying the third machine. It's sort of ironic how he was concerned about buying the first machine, and then, within the first year, he has 3 of them 😅 For what I run in my shop, I'm pretty happy with my current setup. The chip tray compared to a chip conveyor doesn't compare well ?? But, I'm not a production shop making parts all day. I rarely need to remove much material for the parts I make. For the job, I was running in this video the time the parts were running in the Lathe compared well to parts I was making on the Manual Mill at the same time. IF it wasn't for making the video, both jobs would have taken about the same time to finish 👍
@TheKnacklersWorkshop4 ай бұрын
Hello Peter, An interesting video, thank you. I would be keen to see more like this. It is always interesting to see the sort of jobs people do. Take care. Paul,,
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Hey Paul. I'm still not sure what I can include in this planned series of videos ?? I can only say the passion is still there to post videos on KZbin. Hopefully this series is enough reason to post more of what I do in my shop. Thanks for watching and look forward to seeing you in the comments 👍
@bernardmauge86134 ай бұрын
put a rod thru it all the way to the floor connected to a wheel you can move with your foot. Just drill a hole thru your table no need for a vise. the lower the wheel the easier for you hand and arm resting on the table instead of up in the air, you are doing it all wrong and giving bad advice. I used old brake rotors and a piece of plumbing pipe to build mine. cost me around 50 bucks.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
I'm always interested in other peoples input on the videos I post. But, I don't appreciate the part about "giving bad advice" ??? I never mentioned in this video that it was the Ultimate Poor Man's Welding Positioner 🙄 It was a part that I was working at that time and thought it might be a useful video to help others think of ways to mount a part for Welding. This video is 1 of a few I have posted on this topic. But, IF your idea is so good ??? Maybe you should post a video instead of complaining that I'm "doing it all wrong" ??? Your idea isn't something new ??? I used something fairly similar in a previous shop I had many years ago. But, I took it a little further and used a wire feeder motor to drive the shaft. Instead of coming in with your condemning thoughts ??? You could have just shared your idea for others to learn something from. Much like what I try to do when I use my time to share my ideas.
@bernardmauge86134 ай бұрын
@@weldmachine this was exactly my intention in adding a comment: This was not at all directed to you but to the people watching the video, Most people who make videos are either paid or incompetent,There are exceptions of course. I never argue with them.
@chriswoods22634 ай бұрын
Great video, I think i know the part at the be start. I spent 15 years for a company that built bulk storage tank and truck mounted concrete agitators.
@weldmachine4 ай бұрын
Hey Chris. Well spotted. When I started making this part, I thought it would only be for a few months. 3 years on, I'm still doing it, lol. I'm definitely not complaining about ongoing work 👍
@ÁREAJ275 ай бұрын
Olá amigo muito bom trabalho!!! Lhe desejo saúde e cada vez mais sucesso!!!
@weldmachine5 ай бұрын
Thanks man. Very much appreciate you watching 👍
@ÁREAJ275 ай бұрын
Eu que agradeço amigo@@weldmachine ,pelo vídeo!!!Obrigado e boa sorte sempre!!!
@x_ph1l5 ай бұрын
Nice welding job. I think those parts would be a great place to use anti-weld spatter spray on, if you're not using it already.
@weldmachine5 ай бұрын
First person to mention the Welding 👍 I use Anti-Spatter on more detailed parts. With this part I prefer to avoid using it. The part will go through a good clean-up before going to the customer. It would be good to show an after shot. But, I'm not much for Editing videos ??
@x_ph1l5 ай бұрын
@@weldmachine Got it. Yeah, for the sake of the video it would've been nice to see before and after shots, even in form of photo.
@weldmachine5 ай бұрын
@@x_ph1l This job should be back again soon, when it does I can post a Shorts video of the Before & After. Not sure how well it will turn out in a video. But, it's worth a try 👍