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by lavrgs
Wed Mar 27, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No spindle spin up
Replies: 2
Views: 38

Re: No spindle spin up

I tried to spin manually and with MDI. I had a spindle fault that I cleared ...I just gave it a boost by hand and it spun up. I'll keep and eye on it
by lavrgs
Wed Mar 27, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: No spindle spin up
Replies: 2
Views: 38

No spindle spin up

I've been away from the mill for a couple weeks and when I started it today I am unable to run the spindle. I'm guessing it may be a windows update caused problem ...
by lavrgs
Sun Mar 24, 2024 1:45 am
Forum: Centroid Hickory CNC Controller
Topic: Hardinge CHNC II+ Hickory LeadShine EL7 Retrofit
Replies: 51
Views: 3322

Re: Hardinge CHNC II+ Hickory LeadShine EL7 Retrofit

My problems in the pneumatic area are leaks...I can see the collet closer actuate when I apply air directly, but I cannot open and close properly yet. I can spin my turret and sometimes the ALLIN1DC is happy other times it kinda waits for a signal that it's finished... I always seem to have the corr...
by lavrgs
Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:16 pm
Forum: Centroid Hickory CNC Controller
Topic: Hardinge CHNC II+ Hickory LeadShine EL7 Retrofit
Replies: 51
Views: 3322

Re: Hardinge CHNC II+ Hickory LeadShine EL7 Retrofit

That looks great!! How are your pneumatics.. :mrgreen:
by lavrgs
Fri Mar 15, 2024 6:22 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit
Replies: 136
Views: 72185

Re: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit

My pneumatic fixes; replacing the turret solenoid and the tubing for the components in the front cab, did not produce any exciting results...essentially limited change. I tried writing a turning program and it only got to the point of having the carriage go to the tool change position and stop... I ...
by lavrgs
Tue Mar 12, 2024 9:32 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit
Replies: 136
Views: 72185

Re: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit

Last week I had a long discussion with a Clippard rep about the solenoid used for the air motor and he agreed it was shot. I have a new one and completed the install. I am going through the collet closer circuit as well so I need to get that wrapped up before connecting air to see what else is leaki...
by lavrgs
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Losing Steps
Replies: 7
Views: 238

Re: Acorn Losing Steps

My DMMs were subject to noise - when I added a differential board it stopped losing steps. There have been various solutions to fix the problem. If you use the DMM app to move the servos and they don't return to zero it can help ID the problem, Obviously mechanicals must be checked first for relativ...
by lavrgs
Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit
Replies: 136
Views: 72185

Re: Hardinge CHNC4 Retrofit

No major updates - current focus is on the pneumatics. Fixing air leaks is a challenge; the turret solenoid for the air motor is blowing full air = I have not found the cause, but it is crippling the progress. It seems to be affecting the collet closer as it not getting enough air to satisfy the low...
by lavrgs
Sun Mar 03, 2024 2:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: How to Update PLC? <Resolved>
Replies: 6
Views: 166

Re: How to Update PLC? <Resolved>

Understood. For some reason I did not copy the V6 src file into the directory...I'm good.
by lavrgs
Sat Mar 02, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Centroid Oak, Allin1DC, MPU11 and Legacy products
Topic: How to Update PLC? <Resolved>
Replies: 6
Views: 166

Re: How to Update PLC?

I just put the v6 file in the directory and it appears to be the one used when I check MPU. I should probably upgrade to v5.08 but last time I tried I lost the VCP and didn't want to pluck with it. I reloaded 5.06 and restored...