Hello everyone,
I just powered up a Series I Boss 6 (at least that's the boss # that the seller said it was, don't know how to tell) that I just bought. I have been messing around with the functions, and have gotten X, Y, and Z axes to move. However, I have yet to be able to move the spindle. I remember reading somewhere that there is an interlock switch on the Bijur autolube that will not allow the spindle to move if the level is too low. Is that true? If so, I'll probably top it off with whatever auto oil I have on hand (probably 10w30) and try to get it to reset.
Does that seem to raise any problems? Also, are there any other reasons that anyone can think of as to why the spindle won't turn. I am brand new at CNC, and this mill, so please don't think anything more complicated than plugging the machine into the phase converter is too simple or obvious.
Finally, if anyone has come up with a good way to test the functions of one of these mills without having the tape for the tape drive, I'd love to hear it. Thanks to all for any suggestions!!
Ian