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General Mach Discussion / Re: Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: November 27, 2016, 01:51:26 PM »

I have 2 YouTube Videos 1 of my teach screen and 1 of my controller as of a few days ago. See links
https://youtu.be/8ZV0_QnuO6Q
https://youtu.be/OOBMNlk5QQU

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: November 27, 2016, 01:47:09 PM »

I agree that for the 100 bucks for the MPG unit is worth it. Remember I am not doing the lathe itself. My customer has 30 Hyundia lathes with the Siemens controller we are building part loaders for. I think the final design will be just 3 axis. X parallel to the lathe X and z parallel to the lathe z axis. The X will enter the lathe to load, unload or rotate the part 180 degrees with a servo a axis for the gripper. On my handheld I will have a Start and Hold button, Feed and Rapid Overide, MPG wheel with axis select and Icrement. One more item I will have is a page selector switch for my Mach3 pages Run Program, Manual Jog and Teach Page. I set it up so you can only run or MDI on the run page using Input 1 Safety. I also made a custom MDI on the Run Program screen that opens the MDITeach file and you type in the command. Then you push the Input Button and it loads the MDITeach file. Then it requires 2 Cycle Starts. I did not like how as soon as you hit the enter key It executed the command. I also did not like how hitting the start button on any Mach3 screen would start the loaded program. Any time you leave the Run Program screen and then go back it does a Stop then Rewind of the loaded Program. I'm trying to make it as safe and Fanuc like as I can.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: November 27, 2016, 10:09:28 AM »

OK Hood I think you have me convinced on the CSMIO. For the $699 US for the 6 axis controller and it comes with plenty of I/O and the terminal connection block with ribbon cable for a clean install. I think it's definitely worth it. I may still want to use the PoKeys for the jog box instead of purchasing the extra unit from CS- Labs. Now the Servos. Thanks again for all your input and I may call upon it again.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: November 25, 2016, 11:39:09 PM »

I hear ya. They already have a gantry loader on a Mori lathe. It programs with standard G and M codes. I suspect we will build 3 or more of them for the 30 identical lathes he has. Ideally it, they will be portable so move in front and plug in. Teach it the new program and go. I was leaning towards the HiCON for several reasons, good documentation and fast response to technical questions. They have a good line of AC Servos as well. Thanks for your input and I'll keep posting.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: November 25, 2016, 11:18:28 AM »

I've been looking at ESS and the DMM AC servos from CNC4PC. I'm not clear on axis Homing. Can someone please clear this up Hood. Can I use the z pulse output on the sero drive and send it to the ESS for homing along with a machine mounted home switch. I don't need as much I/O as originally thought. The ESS and DMM servos sounds really good bang for the buck. I have been looking at the HiCON but at over $ 1200 to do the same job as the ESS for half the price. Thoughts please.

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Works in progress / Mach3 Jog and Teach Screen

« on: November 13, 2016, 06:45:32 PM »

I made a Jog and Teach Screen for a Parts Loader for a CNC Lathe. Please watch You Tube Video.
https://youtu.be/OOBMNlk5QQU

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General Mach Discussion / Robot part loader for CNC Lathe

« on: October 24, 2016, 10:14:29 PM »

Loader for CNC Lathe. Should I go Mach 3 or 4. Servo or Stepper. What for the PC and OS. I need about 30 to 40 I/O. It has to be robust to run 12 hours a day. Change the part every 2 minutes or less and run in a big shop 50 plus CNCs in shop temps from 40 to 115 degrees. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks Chris

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CS-Lab / Re: CSMIO I/O both Sink and Source

« on: May 09, 2014, 05:39:42 PM »

Penkomitev have you purchased and used a CSMIO? Also looks like you may be in the eastern US

Chris

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CS-Lab / Re: CSMIO I/O both Sink and Source

« on: May 09, 2014, 05:36:35 PM »

Yes it looks like all the Outputs are 24VDC Source type. What is the possibility of driving 5VDC solid state relays?

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Acroloc with Fanuc 6MB to Mach3

« on: May 09, 2014, 05:31:55 PM »

I agree The CSMIO has loads of I/O and it has its own internal modbus so you can use ports and pins in Mach or Brains or Macros/macropump to do what you want with the I/O
But does Mach3 update fast enough for things like Feed Hold for a machine like the Chiron FZ12s you have done. You use an external PLC and I assume you do all the decoding in your PLC ladder (nice job on the tool changer by the way) I do like the graphical ladder for me having done many Fanuc and Mitsubishi retrofits I am more familiar with it but VB script and the Brains are a powerful tool. I also like the way the CSMIO has all its Db plugs to Din Rail terminal strips ( clean look).  Also being in the states how is delivery with exchange rates and customs.

I'm looking for an alternative to Fanuc and Mitsubishi that has close to the performance and reliability.

For my first venture into Mach and until Mach4 comes out I just want to get something going and cost is paramount. I also have Resolvers not encoders on the Acroloc so any suggestions on that would be great.

Again thanks for your input.

Chris