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VB and the development of wizards / Internal taper wizard

« on: November 09, 2006, 06:43:48 PM »

In a world where all of us  have zero backlash machines this wizard would be fine, but a few of us do not.
The cuts should be made from the inside out, so that the x feed is feeding into the metal, at least that should be the case with shallow number angles. The pressures on the Z axis are minimal.

What think Brian?

Jerry

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General Mach Discussion / erratic behavior on servo machine

« on: August 23, 2006, 11:01:58 AM »

After rebuilding my X axis, I am getting wierd test results when trying to get a proper backlash number. I'm not new to cnc and realize most problems like this are machanical, but I have been meticulous in putting the axis back together. I have had this axis down to .001" backlash but now it's in the area of .010 and not consistant! I even seem to gain steps sometimes!

Before I take it all apart again, I'd like to ask:
Is it possible there is something wrong in any of the following areas:
Gecko or Gecko tuning
encoder or wiring connections
Servo motor

In other words is it possible that anything other than mechanical problems, (screws, nuts, ways, bearings, pulleys, belts,) can be causing the problem.

Thanks,
Jerry

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General Mach Discussion / Turn tool table, backup?

« on: April 13, 2006, 02:32:42 PM »

For those days when I think I'm being brilliant but actually having a senior moment, it would be nice to have a ToolTable backup.
How do I make one?

Jerry

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Forum suggestions and report forum problems. / Help! I registered wrong!

« on: March 30, 2006, 11:45:02 AM »

How do I fix my registration? I wrote oziie34231 instead of ozzie34231.
Getting old sucks!

Jerry