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Can someone please help, I am in a desperate situation. Its there a way to manually start the spindle at around 1000 rpm? I am open to completely changing the drive if that gets me closer to a retro...

Here is a link to a backup of my parameters. The machine is Interact 1 MK II with TNC2500 Control.

Click here to download.

Pali

I have been considering a retrofit conversion for this machine and would also like to hear any feedback on this. Ideally, I would like to reuse the servo and spindle motors because of the expense...

I am keeping my finger crossed that George is still around and can point me to the right direction. With the help of this forum, I was able to get my machine working since 2007. Unfortunaltely last...

Thank you greg. I will try to update the Constant contouring speed at corners and see if that helps eliminate the jerky movements.

Regards,

Pali

Hi all,

I need to know what acceleration rates others are using for this machine. I have the machine with TNC 2500 and my acceleration is set to .03 MM/S for all three axis and the speed at...

It also enables the spindle brake/lock on my Interact 1 Mk2.

John,

I have the same exact machine and attached are my parameters. Hope they help.

Regards,

Pali

gus,

The acceleration for all 3 axis is set to .2 m/s2. It can be set from .001 to 3.0 m/s2.

Do you think this is too slow?

Regards,

Pali

Found a parameter for "Constant path speed at corners" which can be set between 0 - 179.99. My machine is set to 1.

Does anyone know what exactly this parameter controls?

Pali

Gus,

I just noticed your post after replying to bigbaz's comments. I am not using single axis movements, see code below.

Smooth Movements with the following code:
14 L Y-1.3100
15 CC X+1.9710...

Agreed. But...

I use CAM to generate the code as these are complex parts. It would not be efficient to add curves to programs that contain 2000+ lines. Just imagine a rectangle pocket that has 10...

bigbaz,

I know that adding radius at the end of each linear path would make the operation smooth but I am hoping that there is a way to achieve continues motion with straight linear paths. I...

Hi All,

When machining a part, my machine pauses for ~1 second after each linear movement and then starts again. Does anyone know what the cause is and if it could be corrected? I have attached a...

Thanks for the compliments. Its rendered using Brazil RS for 3DS Max.

Pali

Great to see other Rhino users. I started with Rhino about 4 years ago when I mostly used it for 3D graphics. Now I use it for CAD/CAM with RhinoCAM and simply love the setup.

Attached is one of...

George,

Thanks again for your support. I will export the parameter and send it to you Greg B.

Pali

I also have the same machine. I can send you my parameters also if someone could tell me how to backup the parameters from my machine first. Machine is connected to a computer via serial cable.
...

I am using a 4 flute carbide tool. How fast do you think I should make it? Also, should I use HSS or carbide tools for aluminum.

Thanks, Pali

Hi All,

I have been working with CNC milling for about 4 months now. I have read so much about High Speed Machining and would like to know from the experts here if the principles could be used to...

Hi All,

I am using RhinoCAM to post process toolpaths for Heidenhain TNC 2500 but the machine stops when there is a + sign for Z axis? Does anyone why this is happening and what I need to do to...

All,

I finished tweaking the machine and everything looks good now, Thanks George and Farzin. One minor thing that confused me during the setup is that according to the notes I have a P90M motor...

George and Farzin,

I finally manged to get the machine working. It turned out that the problem was due to incorrect phase rotation. I changed L1,L2, & L3 phases and adjusted the MTI-1 board as per...

Here are some pictures to show where the problems are.

Entire left panel (Shows KTK Drive, MTI-1 board)
http://www.netsoft2k.com/ppeng/bridgeport/Left%20Panel.JPG

MTI-1 Board has many dark...

I am getting the same error with my new machine. Every time, I try to start the spindle, the Fuse 2 on board (MTI-1 I believe) separate from the drive goes off. The drive is a FAC-1R KTK. Many of the...

JRouche and Dave,

I am trying to setup a similar setup for my Bridgeport CNC mill and have not been able to get a balanced output. I have 20 HP American Rotary Phase Converter and a Step Up...

Does anyone know what the issue may be? Could it be a bad spindle motor / spindle drive? There is a smell that comes from the spindle before the overheat sensor goes off.

I desperately need help...

Ok,

This is really starting to scare me now. I have tried reversing the phase so that the fan blows up - into the spindle motor and I still get the spindle thermostat problem. This is after a new...

George:

I connected the phase converter and the transformer myself so there is a good chance that I have mixed the phases. I have 4 wires coming out of the machine, brown, orange, yellow, green...

Hi,

I recently aquired a Bridgeport Iteract 1 Mk2 with TNC 2500 control and am running the machine through a Phase converter (3 HP) + Step-Up transformer (15KVA). The machine is powered for 460...