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by QMC Graham
Wed Oct 03, 2018 2:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: HEMBRUG DR133 UPDATE
Replies: 5
Views: 2286

Re: HEMBRUG DR133 UPDATE

Yes it is a ergotron ! Well spotted ! I'm really happy with it, it's a super well made arm that's for sure. Yes I can see the appeal of gang tools !! Or a hardinge octagonal turret !! Would be nice wIth a 5 or 16 c collet closer and a small air powered bar feed of simple design. Along the lines of t...
by QMC Graham
Tue Oct 02, 2018 11:41 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: HEMBRUG DR133 UPDATE
Replies: 5
Views: 2286

HEMBRUG DR133 UPDATE

Just added so pics of the Hembrug DR133 NC Lathe conversion to Acorn. Kind of only really started this a couple of weeks ago although ive had the machine a while. Plenty still to do, but I have axis movement and accurate axis movement so im happy :D Spindle motor and VFD to fit, VFD will be going in...
by QMC Graham
Thu Sep 27, 2018 6:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Suitability of Acorn controller for lathe
Replies: 8
Views: 3152

Re: Suitability of Acorn controller for lathe

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1PC-OMRON-encoder-E6B2-CWZ1X-2000P-R/173024750613?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 This is the one I use on the Emco works well, it's 2000 pulses and is quaduture so that's 8000 counts per revolution. Yes I appreciate it's a Chinese knock-off,...
by QMC Graham
Thu Sep 27, 2018 3:21 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Suitability of Acorn controller for lathe
Replies: 8
Views: 3152

Re: Suitability of Acorn controller for lathe

Hi Adrian, I Rigid tap on my Emco pc turn 120 with centroid acorn,just fine. I have spindle encoder and vfd powering a 2.2kw 3phase spindle motor, without braking resistor. Tapping is done at 500rpm. I've programmed this from Intercon (conversational built into cnc12) Method of operation is; If thre...
by QMC Graham
Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Where can I buy the Acorn CNC Controller in the United Kingdom.
Replies: 6
Views: 2760

Re: Where can I buy the Acorn CNC Controller in the United Kingdom.

Foggy just for your info. I'm in the Uk, and have brought 2 Acorn boards direct from centroid. Both arrived within 48hrs !! And the MPG came in less than 48 hrs. Amazing and consistent service.. Happy days Custom charge from DHL was £60.00 for the Acorn board. But what you need to work out is the ex...
by QMC Graham
Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ATC Macro / PLC Help please <success!>
Replies: 85
Views: 45043

Re: ATC Macro / PLC Help please <success!>

Hi Marty, Looking forward to the turret series. As far as myself and chaz are in relation to the macro, we are all working apart from the resetting of the "distance to go". Which is only an issue when running a program. No issue in "mdi" I'm making programs and running them fine,...
by QMC Graham
Mon Jun 11, 2018 3:11 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: ATC Macro / PLC Help please <success!>
Replies: 85
Views: 45043

Re: ATC Macro / PLC Help please <success!>

Please find attached my report and the program I was using, which was written with intercon. Both my self and Chaz use the same macro for tool turret. we both have different turrets on different machines, but both turrets have no switches or sensors of any kind. My turret will index any of its 8 ava...
by QMC Graham
Mon Mar 19, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project
Replies: 9
Views: 3290

Re: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project

Thanks Marty.
Have to say your videos where a great help and a good source of information during my Emco 120 conversion from Mach 3 to Acorn.
Keep up the great work.

Graham
by QMC Graham
Mon Mar 19, 2018 11:26 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project
Replies: 9
Views: 3290

Re: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project

Good point !
Gang tools would be a way to go.
Originally I think they where tool room machines.
I've seen them with a Swiss multifix on, and there's one on the net that the guy put a turret on.
Plenty of options for sure :D
by QMC Graham
Mon Mar 19, 2018 10:12 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project
Replies: 9
Views: 3290

Re: Hembrug DR-133 NC new project

Had to re load photos