Fray Milling Head With Broken Worm Gear

[NikolaiBorjeski]

Called Martin in Ayr, while very helpful they aren't able to sell to the public, and for some reason shipping from Sudbury was $50. Ended up ordering the Boston part from our local Fastenal that we get hardware through for work, should be here in a few days, super easy!

This machine has half of a power feed unit. It has the gearbox but no motor, previous owner used a cordless drill, I plan on fitting a modern power feed unit with electronic stops and speed adjustment. That bearing flange above the ways is actually a horizontal spindle! Has its own dedicated motor and everything. Unfortunately doesn't use the same tooling so its not super useful to me but cool nonetheless.

 

[markba633csi]

Frays are nice- I would buy one. Very versatile machine

 

[NikolaiBorjeski]

Ended up finding time to complete the part. Unfortunately forgot to take a picture of the completed part but it went together nicely. Got the 4 jaw out to machine the eccentric holes. Way less slop in the setup, the old gear teeth were almost a knife edge. Of course it can now rotate 360 degrees as well without fear of skipping. Very pleased with the outcome.

Next project now is to convert it to VFD control and eliminate the stepped pulley setup.