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General Mach Discussion / Re: China 3020 Machine Losing Axis position
« on: November 08, 2012, 12:14:50 AM »
So just to followup....
Spent far too much money in the last week but....
Bought the Gecko 540, Power Supply and new servos and a water cooled 24k china spindle with VFD.
So after a week and my power supply being on the east coast I gutted the control box, left their power supply in there, wired in the Gecko, used the original servos (servos were in transit also) and had to design and mounting plate with a new designed spindle clamp. (Did I mention I own a cnc machine shop).
Mounted the spindle hooked it all together with a coolant pump and such and the darn thing actually runs good (after a re-calibration).
I am doing fine engraving on parts and I can rerun the engraver on the same part and there is no mismatch.
Oh, I rewired the whole thing with shielded cable and have it grounded.
When I get some time I will try to post pics of the modification.
The comment above was right, electrical sux on these machines, but the mechanics seem to be alright.
Mike in MN
Spent far too much money in the last week but....
Bought the Gecko 540, Power Supply and new servos and a water cooled 24k china spindle with VFD.
So after a week and my power supply being on the east coast I gutted the control box, left their power supply in there, wired in the Gecko, used the original servos (servos were in transit also) and had to design and mounting plate with a new designed spindle clamp. (Did I mention I own a cnc machine shop).
Mounted the spindle hooked it all together with a coolant pump and such and the darn thing actually runs good (after a re-calibration).
I am doing fine engraving on parts and I can rerun the engraver on the same part and there is no mismatch.
Oh, I rewired the whole thing with shielded cable and have it grounded.
When I get some time I will try to post pics of the modification.
The comment above was right, electrical sux on these machines, but the mechanics seem to be alright.
Mike in MN