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by rasp
Wed 28 Dec , 2016 21:28 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Tormach TTS on Triac R8 spindle
Replies: 6
Views: 8352

Re: Tormach TTS on Triac R8 spindle

The common problem with the Tormach TTS is pull down, on small cutters its not too bad but face mills and high helix cutters can be fun to say the least. Its not the best system, a BT30 conversion would be far better and the tooling is easy to get, £20 for a ER20 (1-13mm) collet chuck is great value.
by rasp
Fri 11 Dec , 2015 10:52 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac Tool Changer
Replies: 3
Views: 9097

Re: Mirac Tool Changer

Hi,

it is indeed a single inverter type, is it possible to change it to two and make things work more smoothly?

Thanks
Graham
by rasp
Thu 10 Dec , 2015 0:10 am
Forum: Mirac
Topic: Mirac Tool Changer
Replies: 3
Views: 9097

Mirac Tool Changer

Hi All, I have owned a Mirac for many years and it has been working fine until now. First issue, the tool changer mispositioned after about 40 minutes of running then it was every change, after turning off and back on the tool was selected correctly again for about 10 minutes then it happened again....
by rasp
Sun 29 Mar , 2015 19:39 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts
Replies: 5
Views: 9587

Re: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts

with the help of the above I have managed to get the serial cable fixed and the machine communicates with the PC it says its ok in the test and downloads settings, when I go to datum the machine I get an error message saying drives are turned off but they are on and the red light on the board flashe...
by rasp
Fri 27 Mar , 2015 19:06 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts
Replies: 5
Views: 9587

Re: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts

Thanks Martin,

that is a superb link, now lets see if the machine works!

Regards
Graham
by rasp
Fri 27 Mar , 2015 13:27 pm
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts
Replies: 5
Views: 9587

Re: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts

Hi Thanks for the reply but I see no link

Graham
by rasp
Fri 27 Mar , 2015 11:16 am
Forum: StarMill
Topic: Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts
Replies: 5
Views: 9587

Starmill NEE control serial cable pinouts

Hi All, The Starmill I purchased through a large auction site has for some reason had the 7 pin Din socket disconnected from the cable, can anybody tell me which wire should go to which pin. Should the red led be flashing all the time on the board, will this stop once the PC is connected? Thanks Gra...
by rasp
Thu 02 Oct , 2014 17:47 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Basic FANUC question
Replies: 8
Views: 7075

Re: Basic FANUC question

In edit mode you need to start a new program, to start, select edit mode, select blue prog button enter O0001 press Insert key, press EOB insert. now you have a new program you can start entering commands one word at a time e.g. G21 press insert, G40 press insert G00 insert G99 press EOB that is you...
by rasp
Thu 18 Sep , 2014 16:22 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Basic FANUC question
Replies: 8
Views: 7075

Re: Basic FANUC question

when in edit mode entering a program you use the 'Insert' key after typing each word, at the end of the line you use EOB
by rasp
Sat 18 Jan , 2014 9:46 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Sprint 1200
Replies: 1
Views: 2646

Re: Sprint 1200

I ended up putting a new sprint 1200 in my machine, the sprint burned out because the tacho generator on the end of the spindle motor was shorting out I ended up replacing the tacho, the magnets and case on the motor and the sprint 1200.
by rasp
Sat 05 Oct , 2013 21:09 pm
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Screenshot of software
Replies: 2
Views: 7927

Re: Screenshot of software

This is my Starturn 4 running the old DOS software
by rasp
Sat 06 Apr , 2013 14:01 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Default settings
Replies: 0
Views: 2287

Default settings

I have a Triac with Baldor Flexdrives, servos and resolvers, I have tried to connect to them using a null modem cable and the Baldor flex software but the software can not find the drives. I have checked all the settings and the cable and all are correct to the Baldor manual. I have a 'd' displayed ...
by rasp
Thu 14 Mar , 2013 16:28 pm
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Serial Protocol for Starturn 4 PC
Replies: 4
Views: 9516

Re: Serial Protocol for Starturn 4 PC

Hi,

any news on the protocols?

Regards
Graham
by rasp
Tue 19 Feb , 2013 10:18 am
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Serial Protocol for Starturn 4 PC
Replies: 4
Views: 9516

Serial Protocol for Starturn 4 PC

I am running a Starturn 4 off an old laptop using DOS version 6, all is working well but the problem is I keep running into the maximum number of lines allowable in the Denford software. I guess all that is happening in the software is a string of text is being sent and an Ack returned when that lin...
by rasp
Tue 25 Dec , 2012 0:02 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Help with Tapmatic Tapping Head
Replies: 2
Views: 3303

Re: Help with Tapmatic Tapping Head

It is also worth noting that most of these units reverse at 2 or 3 times the in feed speed.
by rasp
Thu 13 Dec , 2012 17:49 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: G84 Triac problem
Replies: 2
Views: 3315

Re: G84 Triac problem

If you are NOT using a compression/tension type tap holder you are going to have to invest in one. I use a PCM type ET1 ER32 collet 12mm bore and make sleeves to suite the taps. Part number 32120 you can find them on eBay cheep if you use the odd ball sizes I got an 11.2 dia one for £6.00 http://www...
by rasp
Fri 25 May , 2012 9:28 am
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Tailstock assembly schematics
Replies: 5
Views: 12248

Re: Cyclone Tailstock assembly schematics

OK, thanks, so do you have any drawings for the Mirac tailstock?
by rasp
Thu 24 May , 2012 20:53 pm
Forum: Cyclone
Topic: Cyclone Tailstock assembly schematics
Replies: 5
Views: 12248

Re: Cyclone Tailstock assembly schematics

Do the Cyclone and the Mirac share a common bed and tailstock?

Thanks
Graham
by rasp
Thu 24 May , 2012 8:32 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac with Baldor drives
Replies: 9
Views: 6943

Re: Triac with Baldor drives

I have tracked the problem to the 2 axis mint card, what is the battery for on this card? Is there anybody repairing these or can I get a replacement or is it Mach3 here I come? The card is ARCOM Control Systems Ltd MotionSystem it also says Optimised Control Ltd D501 ISS 4 the only other number is ...
by rasp
Wed 23 May , 2012 9:38 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac with Baldor drives
Replies: 9
Views: 6943

Re: Triac with Baldor drives

The drives do enable, until I try to home the machine. I will have a look and see if I can work out why the e-stop is failing.

Thanks
Graham