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31 Dec 2025 20:23 #340802
by Surmetall
Replied by Surmetall on topic Escalation of a Maho MH400E Retrofit (LinuxCNC + EtherCAT)
i reused the original mayr safetycouplingers on my FP:
forum.zerspanungsbude.net/viewtopic.php?t=47794#p575058
forum.zerspanungsbude.net/viewtopic.php?t=47794#p575058
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01 Jan 2026 13:41 - 01 Jan 2026 13:42 #340835
by workshop54
Replied by workshop54 on topic Escalation of a Maho MH400E Retrofit (LinuxCNC + EtherCAT)
Thanks, @Surmetall. I took a closer look at your solution and it looks very clean.The main issue on my side is that it appears MAHO did not use the same motor construction as Deckel.
I’ve been trying to find maintenance or service manuals to see whether the front bearing housing of the original motors could be reused, but so far I haven’t had any luck.
Another complication is the very limited space available for the Z-axis, which makes motor placement quite challenging. I’m planning to make a short video soon to better illustrate the space constraints and the problem I’m running into.
I’ve been trying to find maintenance or service manuals to see whether the front bearing housing of the original motors could be reused, but so far I haven’t had any luck.
Another complication is the very limited space available for the Z-axis, which makes motor placement quite challenging. I’m planning to make a short video soon to better illustrate the space constraints and the problem I’m running into.
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01 Jan 2026 19:10 #340849
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Replied by RotarySMP on topic Escalation of a Maho MH400E Retrofit (LinuxCNC + EtherCAT)
The reason I suggest at least 20% extra terminals, is that you will certainly add a pendant, and most likely a 4th axis, but once you lay out your cabinet, it will be full (they always are) so no expension built in means a PITA to add expansion later. Ask me how I know 
Cheers,
Mark.
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