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If new SKF are on the way, use them. I am not sure if they have used high quality bearings in Taiwan.

Uwe

What type of joystick will work to move the axes, and could it move diagonal ?

Uwe

Perfect, the way to build a commander Kirk desk

Uwe

Make a backup of the PLC before changing it, so you can go back to the last working version.

Uwe

If you have set Z Ref with the probe, manual Z measure at another Z position than that of the probe will not work. If I have to set Z for a tool and do not want to use the probe while a part ist in the spindle, I make sure the tool is selected and drive it to part Z 0. Than I correct its Z offset so...

Maybe you can find a labyrinth ring seal in the right size, they could take more rpm with less friction.

Uwe

Without special equipment, brake cleaner spray and compressed air.

Will make a funny mess

Uwe

If you mean leaving the bearings on the spindle and in the head, ok. But you must remove the spindle to wash out all old grease.

I doubt it will be the seal, but also NBU15 will lubricate the seal better than cheap grease.

Uwe

5.08 with Acorn Six, no problems with OPCON.

Did you follow the instructions?

Read which Com port, set parameter in CNC12 and it runs.

Uwe

The width of the probe is only for auto measure ZX, so after measuring Z the CNC knows the center of the probes width. Measuring drills in X with the probe is a "bad habit", because if the drill edge is not exactly set in height you get wrong values, set X0 of the toolholder with a dial in...