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- Fri Jul 14, 2023 10:37 am
- Forum: Centroid Hickory CNC Controller
- Topic: The Hickory CNC controller is now available.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 26519
Re: The Hickory CNC controller is now available.
I don't believe I've seen it mentioned, which Inovance servos are being tested currently?
- Sat May 09, 2020 10:55 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3069
Re: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
The way you phrased the original question, and the solution I suggested for that, will only work if you allow the CNC job to come to an end (perhaps immediately after calling the robot to swap parts). After a brief interval with nothing running, CNC12 would notice the presence of the loadjob.txt fi...
- Sat May 09, 2020 9:21 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3069
Re: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
While the PLC program cannot directly change the loaded program, there is an "end run" available. It would only be practical if you had a short list of pre-determined CNC job file names to choose from. 1) The PLC program can trigger execution of a Windows batch file, by setting PLC system...
- Sat May 09, 2020 9:09 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3069
Re: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
I assume: Robot loads the part, pulls clear, G code resumes. Machine stops, signals Robot to unload and load part G code resumes Trying to understand your question. Please explain exactly how a typical cycle runs. Post the G code. How the Robot interacts with the machine... Marty I'm not at the sho...
- Sat May 09, 2020 11:03 am
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3069
Can the active g code program be changed via the PLC?
I have a Tree 325 with a Dynapath 20 control in need of a retrofit I am feeding with a Fanuc robot. The robot is jumpered into the cycle start and cycle end signals. I have a macro set up to look at the status of a few inputs to determine which program to run, but it is very limited. I am wondering ...
- Thu Apr 19, 2018 7:36 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Setting Frequency/Speed in Automation Direct GS3 VFD <answered>
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1941
Re: Setting Frequency/Speed in Automation Direct GS3 VFD
Have you tried:
P0.02 - 60
P0.03 - 1720
P0.04 - 3800
To set your maximum frequency at 132 Hz.
The mimimum frequency looks like it can be set with:
P2.00 - 03
P2.06 - 20
The maximum value for P2.06 is 20 (Hz), which would give you 573 rpm. Perhaps AD would know a better setting to get to 635.
P0.02 - 60
P0.03 - 1720
P0.04 - 3800
To set your maximum frequency at 132 Hz.
The mimimum frequency looks like it can be set with:
P2.00 - 03
P2.06 - 20
The maximum value for P2.06 is 20 (Hz), which would give you 573 rpm. Perhaps AD would know a better setting to get to 635.
- Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:13 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: ATC Macro / PLC Help please <success!>
- Replies: 85
- Views: 45607
Re: ATC Macro / PLC Help please
Scott, if I'm understanding the syntax correctly, in example 1 moving from position 3 to position 8 would require the G code to read "G53 A#101" correct?
- Fri Feb 02, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: What's in your control box
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3420
Re: What's in your control box
With a line filter and shielded cables, you shouldn't have much problems with EMI. You should be good on the amperage. Most recommendations I've seen are the sum of your motor amperages *.6. Fuses/circuit breakers are very much open to being placed however you want. If you are trying to squeak every...
- Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:38 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: Tool Changing for spindles without tool holders.
- Replies: 20
- Views: 8666
Re: Tool Changing for spindles without tool holders.
Aamir,
That is a very interesting design for a mill. Can I ask who the manufacturer is?
I am very interested in seeing your macro program for the tool changer.
That is a very interesting design for a mill. Can I ask who the manufacturer is?
I am very interested in seeing your macro program for the tool changer.
- Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:54 pm
- Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
- Topic: My first cnc
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2843
Re: My first cnc
When I buy the steppers and such what do I need to watch out for regarding specs? Depending on how fast you want to go, the motor's inductance can be important. The higher the inductance, the more voltage the motors need to go faster. Automation Technologies' 570 oz in KL23H2100-50-4B motors are a ...