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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: nige on November 25, 2006, 07:13:44 AM

Title: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 07:13:44 AM

hello folks
complete newbee to the forum
i have been running a taig mill for two years on the mps2003 programme and have been a little downhearted with the lack of control
not that I'm an experienced engineer, quite the opposite  i am a designer and relatively new to engineering.
we are a UK based company and  have been using artcam software to create jewellery which is a fantastic programme and the taig mill is adequate for our use as most of the stuff we produce is wax so we are not really dealing with torque so much, we also use mills from bits and bits in the US.
when i saw the Mach 3 programme i thought i should give it a whirl ,however it seems a little complex so Ive got my head down in the pdf manual so i might be some time ....................
my question is if anybody is or has used taig mills with Mach 3 and if so could i be setting the pins wrong or something ??? as i cant seem to get any com/ control 
i would appreciate any feedback at all

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Hood on November 25, 2006, 07:25:28 AM

I suggest also you download the videos as they will give you a quick understanding of how to set up Mach. Once you are set up then referring to the manual for specifics will be a great help. If you need help then this forum should be able to help with more specific questions.
Hood

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 07:35:55 AM

thanks hood im watchin the vids
would like to purchase but need to know a bit more
ciao f now

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Hood on November 25, 2006, 07:44:41 AM

Where in UK you from?
Hood

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 07:45:49 AM

southport merseyside
we are the jewellery workshop

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Hood on November 25, 2006, 07:53:27 AM

I am up in Scotland, there are quite a few guys here from the UK.

Hood

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Graham Waterworth on November 25, 2006, 08:48:01 AM

Im in West Yorkshire.

Graham.

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 10:23:53 AM

hi guys
ive got  a million buttons before my eyes and no output
i get control from the jog in the software but no motion on the machine
the handshake is ok in the bios so im not sure if the output is right
i have g code loaded and simulation is running ok ???? does anybody have a taig 200o hooked up to mach3 ?

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Chaoticone on November 25, 2006, 10:42:21 AM

Where are you losing the signal? Do you have any enables on the control side that are not made? Can you post some screen shots of your settings? Are you using a straight through 25 pin cable? Not a printer cable. Did you install drivers when you downloaded mach?

Title: Re: taig mill on the launch pad x2
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 11:40:15 AM

here are the screen shots
sorry im not to clear about it all
im checking out at five  so ill catch ya  later thanks for the encouragement
HARRY @ NIGES

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 25, 2006, 11:47:47 AM

why can i not see my screenshots ?
they were gifs
three attachments !!
the files were in the attach box
is there a buttton to view ?
ok im gone guy s
speak to ya on monday

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: ronin26 on November 25, 2006, 11:48:41 AM

Hi Harry, I'm running a taig mill with Mach3.  I have an .XML file for taig and mach 3 that will set up the ports and pins for you.  Shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll send it to you.  I am just as new as you at this software but I have been using it with great success after some help from the guys here.  The software is great and really works well once you get it set up and use it a bit.

Let me know if there is anything else you need help with to get you taig running, I'll try my best to help you out.

Doug

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Chaoticone on November 25, 2006, 12:01:20 PM

Doug, Thank you very much. I owe ya one.

Harry, save them as Jpegs. 600 wide. I use the additional options tab below the posting area.

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: ronin26 on November 25, 2006, 12:06:41 PM

HA you owe ME one, now that's funny.  I'm just glad I can actually contribute and help someone else.  :)

Consider it a small bite out of the I OWE YOU ONE cookie, but lets not start counting.............you'll own me forever!!!!

Doug

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 27, 2006, 04:59:41 AM

thanks guys
ive posted the jpegs anyway even though ronin has kindly offered to send an xlm,
please go easy on me im a bit delicate this morning after watching an al murry lookalike downing pints in milliseconds last night.
an ive  my boss in one ear and a talkative pole in the other, ha ha now i know why van gogh lobbed off his earole ...............

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: Brian Barker on November 27, 2006, 09:54:21 AM

What is the problem that you are having with the mill?

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: ronin26 on November 27, 2006, 10:44:02 AM

Hi nige, I've sent you a PM.

Title: Re: taig mill
Post by: nige on November 28, 2006, 06:06:26 AM

HI RONIN
heres our number if you could give us a call we would appreciate it
thanks 01704 500057 ask for harry every  morning  ex thurs
 sat all day