584,861 active members*
4,643 visitors online*
Register for free
Login

Search:

Type: Posts; User: lavrgs

Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4

Search: Search took 0.02 seconds.

  1. Re: Hardinge CHNC II/Fanuc 10TF Control - 'SV008' - X Excess Error (Stop) Alarm

    have you turned the axis to its full extents? I would suspect if a belt was bad there may be areas where it is worse. I think you can see the belt by removing the cover on the rear.
    I believe you...
  2. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,909

    Also found an o-ring in the turret that’s very...

    Also found an o-ring in the turret that’s very skinny. All the seals will be replaced. I’m also going to clean up the seat for the check valve
  3. Replies
    6
    Views
    1,909

    Re: Hardinge CHNC turret valve permanent blowing

    <Bump> Any resolution to this? I have the same problem with a CHNC 4 that is caused by the check valve upstream. I replaced the Clippard valve and the problem did not go away. I am expecting some...
  4. Re: Who is using a ShuttleXpress as a CNC Pendant?

    I use a shuttle express for a Centroid based mill. It does a good job. At $60 US they are somewhat disposable. My first one died after 7 years but I had bought two. My interest iwill depend on the...
  5. Thread: CHNC 1 retrofit

    by lavrgs
    Replies
    15
    Views
    3,238

    Re: CHNC 1 retrofit

    I am collecting air control info in a google album HERE
    I would be curious to know if the solenoid and shuttle valve is common to Hardinge machines using air operated turrets
  6. Thread: CHNC 1 retrofit

    by lavrgs
    Replies
    15
    Views
    3,238

    Re: CHNC 1 retrofit

    I'm going with a centroid ALLIN1DC controller for a Hardinge CHNC 4 retrofit. Centroid has done a lot of work on Hardinge machines and the support is forum based; not perfect but OK. My current...
  7. Replies
    0
    Views
    1,024

    Trico lubrication / mister...?

    I have a Trico device that came with the mill - I never used it and now 10 years later I'm thinking about hooking it up. It has two 120v solenoids that are kluged to turn on with a switch. My problem...
  8. Replies
    1
    Views
    1,620

    Show me your J325 Control cabinet

    The reason I ask is that probably, like many,my J325 has been retrofitted ...twice. The other day I noticed that on the control cab there are a couple holes where there may have been a switch; my...
  9. Re: Tree 310 Spindle Won't Turn--Is there a Spindle Brake or Lock?

    Do you have a tool inserted? I went through a situation that caused me to remove what seemed to be a binding spindle and when all was said and done there was no problem...when I had a tool installed
  10. Re: Tree 325 - Removing X-Axis Table & Adjusting Gibbs on Install.

    I would be interested in hearing about putting the gibs back in and adjusting them. Did you measure backlash before and after? How much do the gibs affect backlash? Did you re-ball both axes?
  11. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    I removed the spindle and inspected the bearings - maybe the top bearing had too much grease, so I wiped off the excess. The spindle bearing feel fine the top bearing feels fine and I removed the...
  12. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    I've gotten the Centroid Acorn installed and as I try to hook up the VFD I'm finding that the spindle is very stiff. I'll do some further investigation but I may be taking it out to inspect the...
  13. Replies
    343
    Views
    63,532

    Re: Tree325 Retrofit Started

    Have you checked for anything loose in the drive train? Pulleys etc. How is the backlash on X
  14. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    If your machine releases the tool on low pressure...RUN. My tool holder won't release with low pressure.
  15. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    When I can't hear the air leaks I'll know I have low pressure, in the future I may need an Ether board. 9-)
  16. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,304

    Re: FANUC Motor pulse generator question

    When you say it appears to be a standard quadrature encoder I assume that's based on the signals shown. I call it a pulse generator because that's what Fanuc calls it on the label , it's just there...
  17. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    Thanks Machinehop5. I saw wire 258 . So that device is there to monitor air pressure...with limited I/O that wire may not get connected ot I could wire in a light...
  18. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Re: Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    I've been spending a lot of time climbing on my mill. When I did my first retrofit there were a lot of items/wires left unconnected. Now I have gone through and identified many of the unknown/unused...
  19. Replies
    4
    Views
    2,304

    FANUC Motor pulse generator question

    My J325 has a Fanuc spindle motor with a pulse generator, I am wondering if it can be connected to my Unidrive for closed loop vector mode.. Based on the photo it has A A/ B B/ com and 5 vdc...
  20. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,659

    Re: Y Axis Drag J325

    Thanks, I came to that conclusion. It is possible to remove the bearing plate at the front of the screw- behind the gear, and the ball screw turns without moving the table and moves freely, like it...
  21. Re: WTB: Wanted to Buy: Campbell Designs PC-2-Route

    Do you know if Campbell Design is still around? I don't seem to find them
  22. Re: WTB: Wanted to Buy: Campbell Designs PC-2-Route

    462342
  23. Replies
    2
    Views
    1,659

    Y Axis Drag J325

    It is my intent to re-ball my screws but after removing the bely on the Y axis I found that my Y-Axis, on a J325, is very tight. It moves but nowhere near the ease of X or Z, both turn easily by hand...
  24. Re: WTB: Wanted to Buy: Campbell Designs PC-2-Route

    I have one - it's currently installed I'm not sure of the version number . There is a designation SL1001-R1
  25. Replies
    23
    Views
    6,341

    Re: J325 with BEI Encoders reused in retrofit

    For questions specific to upgrading the J325 I will concentrate on another post HERE https://www.cnczone.com/forums/tree/419146-software-forum.html
  26. Replies
    9
    Views
    4,491

    Tree J325 Retrofit 2.0

    I've started to order parts to do a second round retrofit. The original retrofit used a Campbell design BOB, Gecko G320 servo drives and was driven by Mach3. It worked ok but when I put it together I...
  27. Replies
    23
    Views
    6,341

    Re: J325 with BEI Encoders reused in retrofit

    I started ordering parts for Retrofit 2.0. Going with DMM AC servo kit and Centroid Acorn. Will start a build thread since I have some items I need help with... off tofind an old serial cable -...
  28. Replies
    23
    Views
    6,341

    Re: J325 with BEI Encoders reused in retrofit

    I'm wondering if CAT 5 cable would bo ok to use...
  29. Replies
    23
    Views
    6,341

    Re: J325 with BEI Encoders reused in retrofit

    462082
    I decided to open the X axis encoder to see if I could find out what was wrong. I found the COM wire disconnected. I removed and replaced all the wires - I'm only using 5V, COM,A and B. The...
  30. Replies
    23
    Views
    6,341

    Re: J325 with BEI Encoders reused in retrofit

    Excellent I started following SLODAT's J425 build a week ago. When I first saw the pictures of his cabinet I was floored - had no clue what any of that stuff was -I'm starting to understand what the...
Results 1 to 30 of 228
Page 1 of 8 1 2 3 4