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HiCON Motion Controller / Compatibility Issue with Aerotech Stages

« on: September 18, 2017, 06:47:04 AM »

Hello,

I had asked about the compatibility of hicon integra controller with Aerotech Stages on Mach4 Support forum. There was a positive reply from member of Vital system, But BMS60 is DC Servo motor so will it be possible to control it using Hicon Integra motion controller.

Please find the stage link : https://www.aerotech.com/product-catalog/stages/linear-stage/ats100.aspx?p=%2fproduct-catalog%2fstages.aspx%3fpage%3d2

Please find the discussion link : http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,35310.0.html

Please Reply its Urgent. I am in trouble.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: MACH 4 for 5-Axis Micro-milling Application

« on: July 22, 2017, 02:43:13 AM »

Both of them having same capabilities as per my knowledge only has some convenient features as given in comparison. Since Hobby license will not restrict capability so I am opting for that? Am I wrong?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: MACH 4 for 5-Axis Micro-milling Application

« on: July 21, 2017, 06:01:15 AM »

Hi...

So the list of Items I should purchase is
Hicon Integra-Pro motion controller 6-axis.....................................................................$ 595,
HiCON Extended I/O Feature (Enable I/O Ports 12 & 13, and Mach4 Sync Outputs)..........$ 250,
Mach4-Hobby Software License.....................................................................................$ 200,
Differential Step/Dir and Encoder Board [2 Nos].............................................................$ 590

Along with the Stages with motor Encoder and driver from Aerotech. All ok?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: MACH 4 for 5-Axis Micro-milling Application

« on: July 20, 2017, 10:35:30 AM »

Hi,
This solution is real descriptive and satisfying , I am glad to interact with an expert like you.

I will prefer to go with Aerotech Stages with motor and driver and try controlling it with Hicon Integra Board using Mach4 interface. I hope this combination will not hurt the system accuracy. According to you its not necessary to buy a closed loop package since the servo motor with driver closes the loop not the controller? So should I purchase an Open loop one?

Yeah No problem one stage cost 6333 USD without drive and controller. It not at all pocket friendly, thats the reason I don't want to take chances with accuracy.

Thank You

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: MACH 4 for 5-Axis Micro-milling Application

« on: July 19, 2017, 01:57:12 PM »

Hi, Thanks for the reply.

What do you think will it not be possible to controller with Hicon Integra Closed loop package?

Please elaborate about drivers and compatibility part. I dont want to go further with any misunderstanding. What I understood is 'I should purchase Aerotech stages with encoders and drivers control it with Hicon Integra with MACH4 interface' is that what you mean??

Spidle runs on synchronous motor drive..  Its a I-Bag 1,60,000 rpm small spindle. I am already taking Travel, rigidity and structure into account.

Thank You

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Mach4 General Discussion / MACH 4 for 5-Axis Micro-milling Application

« on: July 19, 2017, 01:22:14 AM »

Hello,

I just stepped into the world of CNC. I am planning to build a 5-Axis CNC machine for precision application. Is there anybody using for the same and have impressed with MACH4 performance?

I have suggested Hicon Integra closed loop controller for this will it be compatible with Aerotech Stages(link given below)?
https://www.aerotech.com/product-catalog/stages/linear-stage/ats100.aspx?p=%2fproduct-catalog%2fstages.aspx%3fpage%3d2

Also I need to control ultra high speed spindle using the same will it be possible? Since spindle do not have any feedback sensor. Can anybody help me how to do it?

Thanks in Advance