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Galil / galil combination for tool changer, mpg

« on: March 16, 2011, 02:37:55 PM »

The information on my machine is in Show nTell in this thread: http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,17828.0.html

1. I wanted to know what my options are if I want to use a galil 1740 for 4 axis and spindle control and toolchanger. Do I necessarily have to use the galil for spindle control or is there an addon or modbus for that?
2. I suppose I could use a modio for tool changer to talk to omron plc and do i need an addon modio for pendant/mpg?
3. Can you use any Modbus with the galil or do you have to use the galil Rio?

Thanks

Morris

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / ? Big Bed Mill Retrofit

« on: March 14, 2011, 01:30:29 AM »

 I have a big 3 axis 7,000 lb circa 1985 bed mill (wish I knew the manufacturer--if you know-tell me) with a Dynapath 10 (the one you cant drip feed long programs to), 10hp 3000rpm spindle, brushed servo dynamic servos with servo dynamic drives and a 12 tool umbrella/arm atc (not working because missing some kind of sensor to detect tool position). I just purchased a galil 1740 for the retrofit project. I assume i need a galil 1900 and scsi100 cable next. I assume i can use a modio to talk to the omron plc of the toolchanger and add another modio for a pendant. I could use the 4th axis for the spindle but wanted to reserve it for future rotary table. Is ther another way to operate the spindle?

The tool changer is missing some kind of sensor above the slitted encoder disk. There is a 8 conducter wire with nowhere to plug it in. Can someone recognise this changer or what might be missing. Tool changer brand is Boston Motion. It has a pneumatic arm and movement. See pictures below (Ill have better ones tomorrow). Also any comments are welcome as I am all new to this.