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by carboncymbal
Mon Sep 06, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cut Quality Issues with Clearpath Servo
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

Re: Cut Quality Issues with Clearpath Servo

All, Thanks for the suggestions from everyone. The feedback aligns with my own thoughts of likely issues. I did make the changes I discussed, specifically stiffening the table the machine rests on significantly. Upon closer inspection, I found that I could (with some effort) create an oscillation of...
by carboncymbal
Mon Aug 30, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Cut Quality Issues with Clearpath Servo
Replies: 4
Views: 2067

Cut Quality Issues with Clearpath Servo

All, I am running an Avid Benchtop Pro with clearpath servos and am having poor cut quality. I'm wondering if someone could help point me in the right direction. These scalloped edges are programmed as straight cuts that are running approximately 45 degrees. The cut is moving the X and Y axis simult...
by carboncymbal
Thu Aug 26, 2021 12:10 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Clearpath sdsk, c86 board issues <lathe axis 1=Z, axis 2=X, resolved>
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

Re: Clearpath sdsk, c86 board issues

If you provide a photo of how you currently have the C86 wired we may be able to offer some clarification. The C86 board also "remaps" the axis a little to allow it to support a hardware paired 5th axis on a controller, that may be part of the confusion. That said, if you don't provide mor...
by carboncymbal
Wed Aug 25, 2021 11:46 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: loss of position and lost communications ACORN
Replies: 15
Views: 4279

Re: loss of position and lost communications ACORN

What type of computer are you using? Can you send a picture of your panel? I had the exact same issues on 2 machines with 3 computers. Tested everything I could including checking grounding in the panel. I finally used a switch between the computer and acorn and it was a 100% resolution to the issue...
by carboncymbal
Fri Aug 20, 2021 1:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Clearpath sdsk, c86 board issues <lathe axis 1=Z, axis 2=X, resolved>
Replies: 5
Views: 2020

Re: Clearpath sdsk, c86 board issues

1. Can you provide a picture of how your C86 is wired? Looking for where you molex connectors are plugged in. 2. Are you using custom made control cables or cables from Tecnik? 3. Have you double checked wiring per the C86 user manual? 4. Can you temporarily switch the X and Z cables on a C86 and se...
by carboncymbal
Wed Aug 18, 2021 12:04 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Z Axis Travel Exceeded- Confusion about Work/Tool Offset <self resolved>
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Re: Z Axis Travel Exceeded- Confusion about Work/Tool Offset

Well..... That is embarrassing. I didn't have G43 active when establishing Z0 for my G54 work offset. I just tested it and don't have any issues now and the program runs where I would expect.
by carboncymbal
Tue Aug 17, 2021 11:11 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Z Axis Travel Exceeded- Confusion about Work/Tool Offset <self resolved>
Replies: 3
Views: 1583

Z Axis Travel Exceeded- Confusion about Work/Tool Offset <self resolved>

zAll, This will be a series of dumb questions that show my ignorance about work and tool offsets. My previous CNC experience using a tool library with offsets and toolholders comes from using Tormach Path Pilot. I am using the great Probe App and Swissi's recent ATC option as well. That said, I am h...
by carboncymbal
Sun May 16, 2021 5:57 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: How to set delay for spindle ramp down? (Resolved)
Replies: 2
Views: 1432

How to set delay for spindle ramp down? (Resolved)

I looked around for this couldn't find the information. I'm sure that I overlooked it somewhere. Could someone please tell me how I can set the delay for the M5 (Spindle off) command? For example, if my spindle takes 5 seconds to ramp down from 24,000 rpms, how can I ensure that the machine pauses f...
by carboncymbal
Fri Apr 02, 2021 4:12 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143174

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

Hi Clay, You bring up some good points that deserve some further clarification. The section of the ClearPath manual that you posted is specifically regarding the connecting and disconneting of power cables. The purpose of this sequence is to prevent the arc (spark) when a live connection is made (o...
by carboncymbal
Fri Apr 02, 2021 12:17 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn
Replies: 136
Views: 143174

Re: New Build: SYIL X4 CNC Mill, Clearpath SDSK, C86ACCP & Centroid Acorn

Was there any follow on to this suggestion to tie the e-stop contactor to the input of the IPC-5 - on the face of it this seems to make sense, and the 24V backup voltage would still allow the drive logic to keep the location? I am unsure why you would want to power off the IPC-5 vs. just disconnect...