Unimat SL1000-DB200 Lathe-Milling Machine Modification, Mini-Micro Machining, Tips, Upgrades, Emco
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- čas přidán 18. 05. 2024
- I will add some still photos at some point. The little Unimat has been a fun project and it has evolved into precise little instrument. I will be using it to make small parts for musical instruments and antique phonographs.
In addition what is in the video, I also performed some maintenance, (repacked the spindle bearings, disassembling the machine, cleaning and adjusted everything). The turning finishes are excellent, but you have to be patient.
Best of luck to anyone trying to get what they can out of these cute little machines, (my wife's description).
If you are interested, there is a Unimat Group on facebook. I posted more information there regarding the dimensions of the indicator mounts.
groups/39700...
Great machine
I wish you fast recovery sir.
Nice manual setup.. (note-book recommend) You've made a great hobby small machine so much better [maybe the Chinese will take note.]
Thanks. It has been a nice project.
The modifications are pretty straightforward. Form follows function and keeping it simple.
Really nice! I have a Unimat that I tried to make better. Soon discovered that I need a precision tool to actually fix it. Got a Southbend lathe and stuck with that. Unimat is now a project in waiting.
Wow, very nice! The spindle/headstock milling post indexing slot/groove/dado is genius, which I could find one. Of everything here that modification is probably the most beneficial IMHO. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you. It was a fun project.
Very interesting. Nice machine.
I had that injections myself. Helped me allot
Very impressive mods. I have screenshotted them all, both the video and the post. 50 years since I owned one of these.
Being disabled, they are about the only lathe I can use now due to weight. Even a Unimat 3 is to heavy to handle.
I’m glad that you liked it. The Sherline lathe is probably another machine that might fit your needs. They have lots of accessories including a milling column.
The Unimat is still a cool little machine and there is a Facebook group dedicated to them.
Best of luck to you. I hope something comes your way.
Very nice job, I have recently acquired a unimat so I found your mods very interesting especially the dial indicator mounts. The milling mod looks great but it would be a bit much for me. I would like to know how many amps is the transformer to run the 150w motor. Thanks for sharing.
Here is the spec on the power supply: 24V 16.5A 400W Universal Regulated Switching Power Supply, 100-240V AC to DC 24 Volt