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I ended up replacing the Vector Drive in my machine. Haven't had a problem since.

G'day All,

Still looking for a used version of XR4 Mill Pro.
Let me know if you are selling or even if you have XR4 Mill Pro and are considering an upgrade to XR5. We might be able to do a deal...

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Currently looking for a used version of OneCNC XR4 Mill Pro or possibly XR4 Mill Expert.
I already have XR2 Mill Express and am reasonably happy with it but am looking for some...

Thanks to those who contacted me regarding this. I now have a copy of XR4 lathe.
Now looking for XR4 Mill Pro if anyone has a used copy for sale?

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My lathe arrived today and I'm still looking for some software. Anyone selling???

Thanks Guys,

Looks like there is a "lifting kit" available for the later model machines but not the early ones. Might just have to make suitable arrangements for a fork lift.


Thanks Geof. The...

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Just picked up a neat SL20 lathe. A few years old but less than 1000 hours on it! I'm told that these are normally lifted with a forklift but I need to lift it with a crane. The lathe...

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Just picked up a lathe and am looking for some CAM software. I already use OneCNC for my Milling so would like to stick with the same thing. The lathe will not see much work though as...

Does anyone know if these prices are still correct? I was recently quoted around $4500 for Lathe Express plus another $1200 a day for training if required.

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Getting back to my vector drive fault, one of the capacitors inside the good drive (the one that was not giving the 123 alarm) exploded!!! The end result of this and the fact that the...

Thanks Haastec,

Yes the drive is the same model. I ran both machines for sevral hours after swapping the drives yesterday without issue. I guess I'll just run them until something happens!
I'll...

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Still working on this problem and still no answer as yet. I have just swapped the vector drive between my VF1 and VF5 to see if the problem stays with the VF1 or has been transfered to...

G'day David,

You may be able to use a G10 to do what you are after. I know you can set an offset from within the program using a G10 but I'm not sure if you can offset one offset from another...

I run a VF5 with the geared head and a VF1 with direct drive. Both machines are 20Hp 10000 rpm. The VF1 is usually only used on aluminium and the odd mild steel job so is fine but the VF5 is mainly...

D.C. buss tested at 335 volts and Regen 8.2 ohms. My regen has 3 coils.

Regards,
Dave.

No mate, totally random when it happens. This morning, it alarmed out before I even had the spindle running. I have tested the regens and all the voltages and all ok. Looks like my vector drive is...

G'day Bigbaz,

I'm getting the same alarm on my VF1.
See: here
Not sure if you have considered any of these reasons?
Regards,
Dave.

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I got this alarm again this morning. It occoured before I even got the spindle running today.
I talked with the Haas tech guy on the phone and checked the voltages with a multi-meter...

Just realised that the high voltage light is to tell me that there is high voltage present, not an over voltage.....:rolleyes:

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Ok, It has been a while since my last post on here and I can thankfully say that this problem has not re-occurred since then.... until now! It has started happening again over the past...

G'day Ted,

Yes, that was my guess, but to be honest, I don't know where to start looking.
Any advice appreciated though!

Regards,
Dave.

Thanks Ted,

The switch is working fine so I don't think that is a problem.
I have also noticed that the spindle does not seem to be running at the correct speed. For example I set the spindle...

G'day Geoff,

I have never used VX400-500 you are looking at but have used a machine with the Fanuc 0im control. Personally, I would not look past the Haas and when it came time to buy my own...

G'day All,

Got a problem with a Hyundai Hit30s Lathe with a Siemens 840C control.
The machine had not been used for a while and when it was turned on again a week or so back, the memory backup...

Thanks JaredR1,

I think the vector drive is actually the electronics that drive the spindle motor, although I could be wrong! This is not a geared head machine and does not have the nitrogen...

Thanks Guys,

Yes both fans are working. When I turned it on yesterday the alarm came up within 2 - 3 mins. of starting the first program so I would be surprised if it is am over heating issue. I...

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I have a problem with my Haas VF1 which has started alarming out with Alarm # 123 (SPINDLE DRIVE FAULT)
I have read a few posts on here suggesting that this may be a vector drive unit...

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I have a question regarding beam strength and loading which someone may be able to help me out with.
I am currently building a 7 ¼” gauge miniature railway and am at the stage of...

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I have just bought my second Haas mill, a 2002 model VF1 which has the umbrella type tool changer. My question is regarding the air blast through the spindle while changing tools. Does...

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I am planning on buying an Excitech router shortly to machine some plaques and name plates among other things. I need to be able to create the cnc code for the router from a Coreldraw...