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  1. Re: VMC X-axis motor draws too much current near the extents of travel

    That is a false alarm. That machine uses Yaskawa axis drives: they dont talk Fanuc, and Fanuc doesnt talk Yaskawa. The only feedback from the drive to the control is 'Drive Fault'.

    The problem is...
  2. Re: Bridgeport EZ-Trak DX 2-Axis Gcode Pause

    A 2 axis Trak should automatically pause and prompt the operator to move Z-axis to the desired programmed position. The Z location must specified in the G-code line. Any change in Z will cause an...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Measuring the voltage to the motor will not show anything of value. It is PWM modulated; width of the pulse is representative of current to motor which depends on load. Also there is 'Hi-Side' and...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    6.89 software version is final factory release. This is good.

    First thing to check is drive tuning parameters. Go into Maintence Page; bottom of start-up screen F5-MaintPg. Start by checking the...
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    Re: Bridgeport Ez-Vision

    Ask Radwell how they tested it and to see repair and final test report. Want to know what was specifically wrong with it, what was replaced, and the final test report showing it passed all functional...
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    Re: Bridgeport Ez-Vision

    ASR468,

    Hardinge gave-up on those years ago. Couple former service guys would provide service but gave up too. Dont waste any more $ on trying to get it to work. Its a real smash-up control.
    ...
  7. Re: DX32 Bridgeport Torq Cut 22 Mastercam Machine Post

    DX32user.

    In Bridgeport Machines world all M codes must be on a seperate line...

    N100 G0 X1.0
    N110 T1M6
    N120 S1000 M3
    N130 G0 X2.0

    You can check the G87 syntax in the programmers manual.
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Regarding axis thrust bearings.

    Recently put 2 complete sets in Bridgeport VMC 800 and 1000. Owner found best price in Europe. Not sure of quality so ordered each set from different suppliers....
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    Re: VTX1 Defiance

    Pictures of Defiance Delta Tau to Centroid
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    VTX1 Defiance

    Retrofit to a Defiance VTX-1 with Delta Tau Control to Centroid Oak

    Retrofit
    Centroid Oak with custom tool changer PLC.

    Machine
    Spindle: Swiss TDM 30K rpm. Set to run @ 25K (original)....
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Made up this interface module so dont have to re-terminate original wires to OAK. Installed where AUF mounts, all the original green plugs go into sockets, Pheonix, on rail. Wires from center go to...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Jdub63

    Why are you retrofitting. I have done 3 Centroid Oak retrofits onto Bridgeport VMCs. Hate doing it but if thats wht someone wants and they are willing to pay its a done deal. Oak will work...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Do you have any circuit boards. Controller, I/O, Tool changer control.

    Why you retrofit.

    Yaskawa spindle drive and motor is pretty basic in controlling +/10 volts, and spindle enable and...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    Arsenix,
    Vibration may be due to improper axis drive tuning parameters. Have you changed any axis tuning parameters: Axis Gain, Velocity Gain, Following Error Gain, Differential Following Error...
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    James,
    No way to check. I have a bad bearing as a paper weight on my desk. Looks and feels fine until installed and preloaded. You can take out and examine; one bad sign is if the inner race comes...
  16. Thread: Feed rate

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    Re: Feed rate

    Jim,
    Bart again. I see the error. On line with G2. It is the remark delimiter character; specifically the line shows G2 ..... 'Pos#....
    The <'> character is not syntax legal for a remark in...
  17. Thread: Feed rate

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    Re: Feed rate

    Jim,

    Start with waht version of software is on the machine. Look on Main startup page, upper left corner. Want to see ... 6.87 or 6.89.

    How are you writing the code: cam offline; Bridgeport's...
  18. Re: Bridgeport EZ path lathe data sending software

    Moto,

    Exit EZPath program by select 'Utils'. It should switch to a screen that gives several comm options: Z-modem, text, EZlink. Need one of these programs to talk to the EZPath. Good luck...
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    Re: Bridgeport EZTRAK Control version 6/5.78

    No, you cannot. Only in Edit Mode.

    To see wht the Do Event cycle will do, go into Edit and write a one cycle operation of the same function then call Preview Graphics .

    Bart
  20. Re: Bridgeport Interact 720 Reloading Parameters

    Contact Bpt Machines look on web. Guys name is Brian. In Chicago suburbs. Worked on HH controls for Bridgeport Chicago Sale and Service Center. He has documentation for every HH Bridgeport.

    Bart
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    Re: TC22 with Z axis vibration

    James

    Most likey to be Z-axis thrust bearing. At top of screw under axis brake. Do not remove brake without blocking head.

    Parvex motors have a know issue: magnets come loose inside. if you...
  22. Re: How do I change the Belleville Washers on my VMC 1000 Machining Centre ?

    Spindle is a precision mechanism with high speed bearings. Do not use hammer on drawbar, you can damage the bearings.

    Replacing the belville washer stack is not something to guess about or 'try'....
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    Re: Bridgeport torqcut 22 Z Axis Motor

    No loss those motors usually arent rebuildable. But encoder is a small loss.

    What is serial number of machine. From 1 to 120 could be SEM or Parvex, Above 120 its a Parvex. Parvex is DC brush,...
  24. Thread: Alarm 441

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    Most likely X-Axis armature cable. X-axis cable...

    Most likely X-Axis armature cable. X-axis cable flexs when Y-axis moves. Difficult to swap axis connections to motor, need to switch armature, encoder and connection from control to drive. Cannot run...
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    Contact Tony V w Gosiger 484 947 9410. He is best...

    Contact Tony V w Gosiger 484 947 9410. He is best source on the Hardinge/Bridgeport parts & service
  26. Jeremy, TQ22 came as 220 or 480 vac from...

    Jeremy,
    TQ22 came as 220 or 480 vac from factory. cannot switch between cause the spindle drive and motore are an operation pair. check name plate on motor, its spec is 480vac. Also you can get the...
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