Greetings,
I am in the design phaze of a 5 axis Mill (Trunion 3+2), control system, with controls for a Swap Arm type "Hot Swap" ATC, and pallet changer.
I am using Five 1KW AC servos, an ADC DL205 on TCP modbus (9 slot base, ECom module, CTRIO to run 2 accessory PLC driven [independant of mach] small servos for the ATC, Analog Module with 8 in/4 out, 96 inputs, 64 outputs), Motion with a Smooth Stepper, 3hp VFD and motor. Machine will be targeted at running on single phaze 220.
I will add controls for a Pallet Changer, swarf convayor, internal lights, coolent, auto oilers, basically all the do-dads that I can think of.
I have the DL205 in a 485 Drop network with the 5 SureSurvo Drives and Durapulse VFD for indepth and high end Modbus control over parameters and funcitons that can be
viewed or changed on the fly from a Diagnostic screen in mach3. The Screen will be my "Night Vision" Flash Screen, and will be using Peter Homanns ModIO pendant kit with a custom plugin I am working on.
I am hoping to get the control system completely finished for the 2cd Annual MCSE, I have some "Sponsors" for the build and some "Helpers" but would gladly take more if you wish to contribute. I was Ultimatly looking for a 3 (or if possible a 5axis trunion type VMC) axis VMC with a burnt control, one that already had a "Arm Type" ATC on it. But, cant find one that is available for "Haul off or donation". So, If time allows I may try and slap together some kind of frame, and perhaps do a "Non-Shrink" concrete or Grout pour for the stucture (the Epoxy/Granite stuff from the CNC zone is not developed enough yet for use).
If any of you would like to contribute to the build let me know, I am also looking for a Sponsor for the:
BallScrews/Nuts/Jornals (i.e. Hiwin, Nook, etc.), and perhaps one for the Metal Framing materials and other odds and ends.
I will REALLY, REALLY be pushed for time, (I will be pushing it just to get the control completely done), so if any of you would like to cut some mechanical parts/pieces let me know. I know it is not much, but I can and will list you as contributors to the build (and what you contributed). Digital Machinist Magazine said they will try and get there to cover the event, so you can get some publicity for your work..........
Current corporate Sponsors:
1). Automation Direct, Inc.
2). CNC4PC, Inc.
3). Homan Designs, Inc.
4). Vectric, Ltd.
5). S S Systems, LLC
Current individual Sponsors/contributers/helpers:
1). "Aksess" from CNCzone (Dewight in Athens TN, will be contributing some Sheet metal and Plazma table work, for the control "Head" enclosure, and other odds and ends)
2). Jason "zeolous" Blake will be doing some "Fixing/improving" of the NightVision screens.
I will post pictures as the Control (and machine if possible), as it evolves, below is a screen shot of the Main Panel Layout done in Rhino, and the VFD enclosure as well.
I should be getting the Cabnet pics up very shortly, doing the main wiring now and it will be finished, and ready for IO wiring then.
Scott