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    Re: Not so simple profile cut?

    Thank you for the reply. I will give that a try but I thought I had done that. I guess not. Can you explain why the first pass goes just fine and on the second pass it gets wonky?
    On another test...
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    Not so simple profile cut?

    I have been using another software and have switched to Vectric Aspire and have had good success with doing signs and inlays. However I am now stumped! I am trying to do a basic profile cut and...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    The power supply is 24V / 15a
    The motors are Automation technologies KL23H286-20-8B Which are 425oz/in and 2.8a
    I decided to change out the wires so I have a little extra length as I am going to...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Okay, I'll dig deeper into that. Today I decided to remove all components from the box. I am rearranging the layout and hope to clean up the wires within the box.
    Question for ya: I am...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    I'll remove all grounds and give the metal cabinet a good scraping to remove all paint to bare metal.
    The cable in the round container is shielded, this cable is used for the limit switches...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Sounds like the switch is Okay, good news.
    The wires are shielded and I have enclosed photos of the different wires used. The two strand wires I put in for the limit switches. Other than...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Thanks for the information.
    The switch is stamped with 120v but it also has 277v. I purchase this switch at CES (consolidated electrical supply) and requested 220v. I was informed this...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Glad I got something correct!
    Anyway, let me explain what I got and tell me if this meets your suggestions listed above. albeit not exactly or pretty but will this work?
    ON the diagram,...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Correct. I pulled the face plate to inspect. It does have the ground.
    The computer is on a separate circuit as well. I tried switching outlets for the computer and had the same...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Mactec,
    Oops, here ya go....
    https://www.cnczone.com/forums/spindles-vfd/117782-huanyang-chinese-vfd-settings-manual-29.html#post2240080
    I'll check the sub panel today. however I believe it is...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Peter,
    You make a good point. I'll pull them out and give them a good cleaning. Once I pull the blocks off, will the bearings fall out or are they held into a sleeve of some sort?
    thanks for...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Hey folks, Thanks again for the isights. I'll get some dry lube to assist the movement.
    Mactec: I'll take the cover off and snap a photo for ya. You helped me set the whole VFD up after I blew...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Here are some photos of the machine, vfd, computer ect...
    I did an air test run this morning after I used 3n1 oil on the rails and moved the gantry back and forth several times. Why 3n1? That is...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    I went to the shop today and dropped the motors away form the rails. Then I tried to move the gantry up and down the rails. It was very difficult, or more than I would expect. To me it appeared to...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Peter,
    Thanks for hanging in there with me and my ignorance with this stuff. The monitor is set to never sleep. When it falters, it goes blank then comes back fairly quick. I also see static(?)...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Peter,
    Yes a big difference of opinion! To me it seems like the right had side (RHS) Just stops. I was controlling the gantry manually and when I heard the noise, I would stop the movement, then...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Aw crap!
    Back to square one with this. I tried yet again on a carve and had the machine mess up again.
    I removed the wood and ran the gantry manually to see if it would do it again. ...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Went to the shop the other day and took a look at the electrical connections. I did find a few connections that I was able to get another twist on the recurring screws. I traced the wires to the...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    JA, thanks for the follow up. good information as I was not aware of the additional benefits of an external control.
    Peter, thanks for the advice. It makes sence that there can be wear in the...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Okay, Thanks for staying with me with an open mind and patience...
    The computer came with the machine and is a Dell Optiplex GX620.
    Not sure about the motion controller. someone will have to...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    Thanks for the information!
    I think the "Rapid" was about 50 or 75ipm. I have run the machine at much faster speeds in the past. When this last happened, it was moving form one location to the...
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    Re: Time to change it up.

    The inductance for the Nema 23 is 3.7mH
    This is what was on the machine when I got it. I have been using the machine for more than a several years, so I am baffled as to why this gremlins come up...
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    Time to change it up.

    Hello all,
    I have a home built (?) machine that I am thinking of upgrading the drivers and BOB. I have had an intermittent issue with one side of the "Z", It stops randomly while moving from one...
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    Re: stepper motor questions?

    Peter,
    I checked the rack for any debris today. It was and is clean as it is hanging downwards. I did notice this (shown in photos) and it appears to be in the location when're the motor...
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    Re: stepper motor questions?

    Peter,
    Yes I'd think that as well. With that in mind, why did it not "miss steps" when the machine was under a load? Just thinking out loud here.
    Thanks
    rockaukum
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    Re: stepper motor questions?

    Jim,
    Thanks for the reply. I have seen something similar to what you suggested about tension between the rack and the pinion but was not sure so I had not tried that yet. I'll check the rack as...
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    stepper motor questions?

    Hello,
    While doing a 3d carve into black walnut the other day, during the rapid the stepper motors for the Y axis would skip(?). I am using fusion 360 for design and code generation and it is the ...
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    Re: Broken shaft on NEMA 23!

    Lots of looks but no advice. I finally found a replacement the same size and all. Got the new one installed and wired up.
    New question....
    Being ever inquisitive, I decided to take the broken...
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    Broken shaft on NEMA 23!

    Yesterday I was doing a basic surfacing operation when I noticed the gantry not moving evenly. One side moved smoothly and the other jumped. I had a similar issue a long time ago and traced it to a...
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    Re: z axis losing steps as I cut.

    So, with my frustrations check, I decide to reinstall mach3 and establish a new profile. I copied via screen captures to record the input information. Loaded the information into the profile and...
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