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Not with SS, but I believe you are right. The cylinder is weight support for the spindle so the z motor doesn't have to carry all the load. I didn't like the line being open on the top of the...

Check out someplace like "Hose and Rubber" supply. They sell pneumatic line and fittings wholesale, and you can vary the sizing. Not sure which is less expensive since it has been awhile since I did...

As long as the air flow is adequate through the desiccant, this should work. Depending on how wet the air is, you might need to change beads often. The unit I use is a 3 foot pipe filled with beads...

I would recommend a dryer. The Spindle tool changer runs dry (no oil for lubrication) with some very tight tolerances, and oil/water in the lines can cause problems. I use a desiccant dryer follow...

My first guess would be hardware as well. The Servo motor not catching all the signals, or they aren't being sent. A slow (or non-dedicated computer) might do this, but since it is only the z axis,...

Check L21 in the command reference. It might do what you want and can be placed in the code (with a L20 to turn them back on). I would be very careful about turning these off - could do a lot of...

You should use the drier. The HSD is not stainless inside, and uses no oil lubrication. Without the drier you will get both in there. My drier uses dessicant, it is a cheapy from Harbor freight (a...

I have had it since 2009. I don't use it that much (it's for personal use) but I love it. Once we got it going, which took several months and a mech replace (long story, but in the end SS did the...

I think it is supposed to leak a bit of air, mine always has... The techs at SS can probably tell you why, or HSD.

From the HSD manual:

When the machine is powered on, presssurized air must...

I would be careful on a used CNC unless you are intimately familiar with them. There are many things that can affect how they run, and many of the tolerances are codependent. I would check with...

I use an Onsrud 1.25 for leveling my table (SS with 5HP spindle). The surfacer works pretty well on the MDF, but wouldn't use it for hardwood. Their 3 edge finishers do a good job on hardwood. The...

Glad to hear things are finally starting to settle down for you. Sounds like there were a few issues, probably some that came from the problem solving process itself, and having power issues makes...

I have been following this thread for a few days. I don't have a Plasma cutter, but do have a ShopSabre CNC router. I agree with the comments from the group that there is a significant learning...

I get these types of errors when the tool I am using is too large for the area I am trying to cut, or I have left a parameter off the tool edit that is required. An example would be trying to...

Have you put this into the mecsoft RhinoCam Forum? The folks there are very responsive and have helped me with some of these types of problems. Typically when I run into these types of issues, it...

I use RhinoCam, which is basically the same as visual mill. Take a look at the online tutorials. Also, I use the onsrud 37 series engraving tools to do v-carving for for inside and outside, they...

Assuming you are using the spindle with the air balancer, it is normal when you remove the air from the device after shutting down. I use a block to keep it from setting all the way down, and just...

I have been using a wireless keyboard and mouse combo and it seems to work fine. I was concerned about potential interference, but haven't had any problems. I can take the keyboard to far end of...

I have my spindle back and am operational again. HSD replaced the air cylinder to minimize the air leakage. Apparently they hadn't seen this problem before and had to put the unit in the fridge to...

Sorry for not catching these responses. I usually get an email when a thread I initiate gets a response. These are really good comments, and had I checked back I could have potentially saved myself...

It is going to take awhile. My son works at a robotics company designing these types of things, and he is helping me look into it. The material you sent was very helpful and offers some great ideas...

Jim,
Do you have details on what pin you are using on the controller, what the board is, and any coding needed when an interupt occurs in wincnc.

James,
I am interested in your aluminum plate. Could you put up a picture and let me know how it is wired. Does the bit provide the ground path so it acts like a switch?

Randy

Was there a resolution for this problem. I am having the same problem running RhinoCam 2. Wondering if this is a settings issue, or if I need a patch.

I am talking about the tool height switch on the machine. Mine is located next to the tool bar. I am not confident that this was my issue, but bumping the switch was the only common element I could...

Hi all,
I am back in business. As many of you may know I purchased a demo machine from SS last year, which had many problems. After a lot of work trying to get the machine to work, ShopSabre...

I had the same problem with my previous ShopSabre. We were never able to identify it, but they thought it might be in the WinCNC software (which doesn't make sense sense to me as an intermittent...

We are through the holidays now, and I have received a new replacement machine from ShopSabre. It is installed and operational. Most of the downtime was shipping (close to a month sitting on...

Thanks for the input KustomKoncepts,
We have definitely identified the issues with the machine as hardware. The problem occurs regardless if either a circle or diagonal command is issued. It...

Hi Jon,
I have been working with ShopSabre to see what can be done. We are still working through the details, but they feel that given the issues we have been dealing with, it may be best to...