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FAQs / Re: CV-Mode Auto Change?

« on: May 31, 2015, 11:09:16 AM »

Well it came to me last night and I found out what was wrong. Its now cutting square holes as long as the angle is more that 89 degrees and any angle of 89 degrees or less it cuts at a constant velocity. The fault turned out to be my key board for some reason the number lock is on even when its off, I tried a new key board Ticked the Stop CV angles typed in 89, and all is now working fine.

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FAQs / CV-Mode Auto Change?

« on: May 29, 2015, 11:03:02 AM »

I'm trying to set up CV control, the Stop CV on angles > 89 degrees it would go to Exact stop but angles less than 89 degrees it would keep the constant velocity. When I go to the  General Configuration screen I Tick the Stop CV on angles > and then try change the degrees from 0 to 89, but it will not change, I can highlight  the 0 in the box but cannot change it. Or have I been reading this all wrong and you have to manually change the Constant velocity to Exact stop when I want to cut 90 degree corners?
If this will not work and I'm way wrong is there a way to enable the CV mode button on the screen, that way I could cut two tool paths, one for right angles and then one with Constant velocity instead of having to go into General Configuration and change it. I find if I leave it on Exact stop it extends the cutting time.

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FAQs / Re: Zero tool height.

« on: March 31, 2014, 06:14:54 AM »

Hi Eli,
This is the different script that I found online that was working with a G540. I have sent it as a PDF so that you can print it out. I also have found the manual for your G540 which didn't help much about Z Height.
Sorry I'm not much help.  You really need someone that has a lot more knowledge.
I will always Try to help but am just learning myself.  Please see my PM to you.

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FAQs / Re: Zero tool height.

« on: March 19, 2014, 12:47:03 PM »

I have just copied  the script straight from my Mach3. The thickness of my brass plate was changed to 0.63  that is where you put in the thickness of your plate. I hope this helps if not I will try to help as much as I can. Just now I am learning all about chip load there's lots to learn.  Let me know how you get on.
Mike.


CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate.
PlateThickness = 0.63
ProbeFeed = 100

Code "G90 F" &ProbeFeed

If GetOemLed (825)=0 Then
Code "G4 P5" 'Time to get to the z-plate
Code "G31Z-15 F" &ProbeFeed
While IsMoving()
Wend
Code "G4 P0.25"
ZProbePos = GetVar(2002)
Code "G0 Z" &ZProbePos
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Call SetDro (2, PlateThickness)
Code "G4 P0.5" 'Pause for Dro to update.
Code "G0 Z12.0" 'Change the Z retract height here
Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)"
Code "F" &CurrentFeed
Else
Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)"
Exit Sub
End If 

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FAQs / Re: Zero tool height.

« on: March 19, 2014, 04:30:34 AM »

This is what I have as my script, it is set up as a metric script. you can change the plate to whatever thickness of plate you have.   After you have finished setting up auto tool zero and are testing it make sure the touch plate will stop the Z axis by touching the plate, with your clip before testing it by lowering to the work piece. Also when testing auto tool Z lower the Z axis to near the work piece, then zero the Z axis before you press the auto tool zero, if the Z axis travels in the wrong direction you may have forgot to zero the Z axis I got caught out with this when I first tried it.
I am pretty sure this is how I have the script, but I will check later on today. Hope this helps.


Z zeroing macro by Scott Worden - Timber Lake Creations (and a little "Probe Var" tip from Brian ;-).

CurrentFeed = GetOemDRO(818) 'Get the current feedrate.
PlateThickness = 0.80
ProbeFeed = 100

Code "G90 F" &ProbeFeed

If GetOemLed (825)=0 Then
Code "G4 P5" 'Time to get to the z-plate
Code "G31Z-15 F" &ProbeFeed
While IsMoving()
Wend
Code "G4 P0.25"
ZProbePos = GetVar(2002)
Code "G0 Z" &ZProbePos
While IsMoving ()
Wend
Call SetDro (2, PlateThickness)
Code "G4 P0.5" 'Pause for Dro to update.
Code "G0 Z12.0" 'Change the Z retract height here
Code "(Z axis is now zeroed)"
Code "F" &CurrentFeed
Else
Code "(Z-Plate is grounded, check connection and try again)"
Exit Sub
End If

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FAQs / Re: Zero tool height.

« on: March 03, 2014, 03:59:26 AM »

Hi Eli,
This is the Easiest way to explain how to configure the input for the probe and to enable the button script. have a look at this youtube video its not mine but it did help me out. If this video does not help I can wright it out set by step the way  I set mine up.     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5ijj_Gn2zw  
have a look. and see how you get on.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: Router has died Need advise

« on: January 02, 2014, 05:54:27 AM »

Well guess what I did this morning, After reading more, and been told more, about DC brushed spindles, I cancelled my order, I will never be able to order there for a long time, Anyway I'm back where I started. Looks like I will have to read more about this before ordering again.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: Router has died Need advise

« on: December 31, 2013, 01:20:19 PM »

After reading more about VFD and after speaking to the supplier, I have  ordered a Air cooled spindle and matching power supply that is simple to connect to MACH3. It will have more power than my old router with lots more control so at slower speed it will be quieter. It's all I need
I have been reading lots of problems with VFD in setting up and also one which overheated his new spindle to scrap after getting the setting wrong on the VFD and he had a electrician wiring it.
So I'm happy with the decision that I have made.  Keeping it simple.
My thanks for all your help, Mike.

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: Router has died Need advise

« on: December 28, 2013, 09:55:38 AM »

Can you please tell me  is the VFD easy to set up. The wiring looks easy but  I see the reading are in Hz and I do not understand what Hz are in relationship to RPM? I can get a water cooled spindle 800 watt with VFD for under £140 then all I would need is a Radiator pump and water tank  what do you think would that work for me?

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Building or Buying a Wood routing table.. Beginnners guide.. / Re: Router has died Need advise

« on: December 28, 2013, 08:52:52 AM »

Thanks for they quick reply ger21,
My old router spin at 30000 no load and I had to wear ear defenders it was that loud. I could only run it in the afternoon as you could hear it all over the house from the CNC running in the garage.
I had to retire from work after a accident so now only have my pension as income. So don't want to go over £200 if I can. But would like to get the best I can. Also it would be nice to use my cnc in the evening without disturbing the house.