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by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 22 Jan , 2014 15:03 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: How to create the code for this particular file?
Replies: 1
Views: 4004

Re: How to create the code for this particular file?

I think it's down to the fact that any area selected must be made up of COMPLETE entities. The outer rectangle is made up of four complete straight lines, so can be selected. The circles are each complete circles, so can be selected. Other rectangles are made up of both complete straight lines and p...
by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 08 Jan , 2014 22:58 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Z access retraction problem.
Replies: 2
Views: 4581

Re: Z access retraction problem.

Thanks for that. I've set Z to 0 in the tool change parameters and it all now works OK. When I have the machine parameters window open and press F1, I get this message:- "The fields in this option should only be edited by your CNC machine Technician or Supervisor. Please refer to the separate parame...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 07 Jan , 2014 19:42 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Z access retraction problem.
Replies: 2
Views: 4581

Z access retraction problem.

Triac PC manufactured 1998. Upgraded to USB with BI00434Y NES003-501 (RACK) card. VR MILLING V5.54. Machine selected Triac VME. Speed pot boxes ticked. ATC box unticked. VR Milling used to import a DXF file and produce an FNC file. The aim is to drill four 6mm holes in a square formation. Retract he...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 19 Nov , 2013 13:07 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

By all means try it, but remember that because of the way this motor is wired internally you'll need to connect the phase wires from your VFD to U1, V1 and W1 with no straps.
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 19 Nov , 2013 12:31 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

The motor appears to be switchable between 4 and 8 poles, something I've not come across before. Internal and external wiring is probably as shown in this link:- http://www.elprom-gem.com/en/specials/two-speed-three-phase-motors.pdf. The lower set of diagrams are applicable to 4/8 pole motors. Looki...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 19 Nov , 2013 12:17 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

I'm afraid I cannot fully answer your question. The electrical wiring diagram for the Easymill can be downloaded here:- http://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=34&t=3420 Looking at sheet 2. When HIGH speed is selected contactors C1 and C2 are operated connecting the motor in delta. When LOW spe...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 19 Nov , 2013 1:52 am
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

Looking at the wiring diagram for the Easymill, it uses external star/delta switching for the spindle motor. This enables the high and low speed ranges to be selected. That accounts for there being six wires going to the motor rather than three and no brass straps.

As you say though, no inverter.
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 18 Nov , 2013 17:20 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

Looking at the plate, it seems to be a two speed motor where the speed depends on whether the motor is connected in star or delta.

For some reason the straps for delta connection don't appear to be shown.
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 18 Nov , 2013 16:53 pm
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual voltage?
Replies: 13
Views: 18142

Re: 1984 Easymill spindle motor, 440 volts only or dual volt

All six connections to the windings have been brought out, so it should be possible to wire the motor in star or delta. Star connection:- power to U1, V1, W1, Link U2,V2,W2. Delta connection:- Link U1 & V2, V1 & W2, W1 & U2. power to U1, V1, W1. However it doesn't appear to be a dual voltage motor w...
by MAX THE MILLER
Wed 25 Sep , 2013 13:59 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: TABS.
Replies: 0
Views: 3247

TABS.

When importing a DXF or DWG file into VR Milling 5 and producing G Code from it, is there a way of adding tabs? By tabs I mean sections of the part outline which aren't machined to final depth. This prevents damage to the part as it breaks out of the billet.

Thanks.
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 31 Dec , 2012 11:11 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.
Replies: 7
Views: 6800

Re: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.

Thanks for the clarification. Yes, Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck with Osbourne cutter holders and posi-lock collets. (The Triac Manual shows taper collets which I believe are Coventry types). The posi-lock collets are identical to those in my Osbourne Titanic chuck, but the centre in the Osbourne chuck...
by MAX THE MILLER
Sun 30 Dec , 2012 13:24 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.
Replies: 7
Views: 6800

Re: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.

Coventry, Clarkson, Osbourne. This is getting confusing. The CHUCK definitely has EASY-CHANGE written on it, leading me to think it's a Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck as described in the Triac manual. However the HOLDERS appear to be Osbourne types with posi-lock collets. I have an Osbourne chuck somewh...
by MAX THE MILLER
Sun 30 Dec , 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.
Replies: 7
Views: 6800

Re: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.

Interesting to receive a reply after so long. I thought perhaps I was the only person having a problem with these chucks. However I thought the 'C' type collets were an externally threaded draw in type. My chuck uses Posi-lock collets and I expect yours uses something similar. I can see that resting...
by MAX THE MILLER
Sat 27 Oct , 2012 17:07 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.
Replies: 7
Views: 6800

Coventry EASY-CHANGE chuck.

What's the correct way to fit a cutter to the holders used which this chuck? My holders have a fixed (ie not adjustable) internal centre and I'm using threaded cutters and collets. (The Triac manual refers to adjustable centres and makes no mention of screwed collets or screwed cutters). What I've b...
by MAX THE MILLER
Mon 22 Oct , 2012 15:53 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Problem drilling holes.
Replies: 9
Views: 18039

Re: Problem drilling holes.

Thanks for the prompt reply. As you suggest it works fine when the imported DWG file uses metric units.

A fix for the problem with imperial dimensions would be appreciated, as I work mainly in inches.
by MAX THE MILLER
Sun 21 Oct , 2012 15:01 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Problem drilling holes.
Replies: 9
Views: 18039

Problem drilling holes.

I'm using a Triac PC with VR Milling 5 latest version. I create a DWG file such as the attached, which is a simple plate with four drilled holes. Import the DWG file into VR Milling and specify imperial units. Move on to the billet window (billet size is OK), but I notice the holes are displayed not...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 03 Jul , 2012 23:39 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Axis Over-ride switch not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 4235

Re: Axis Over-ride switch not working.

I don't think this is a hardware problem. As Denford Admin stated, all the limit switches and the Emergency Stop Button are NC types wired in series with the coil of the ESR Relay. Operating any limit switch releases the ESR Relay. The axis over-ride switch (NO) is wired in parallel with all the lim...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 03 Jul , 2012 19:01 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Axis Over-ride switch not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 4235

Re: Axis Over-ride switch not working.

Thanks. I'll check the actual wiring of the switches against the diagram and proceed from there.
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 03 Jul , 2012 18:56 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac PC upgrade.
Replies: 7
Views: 6146

Re: Triac PC upgrade.

The machine is now working with a USB control card and VR Milling 5. No problems with the upgrade. The new card was a plug in replacement for the old, not forgetting to reconnect the ribbon cable from the adjacent card. Changing the supply voltage to the speed over-ride pots from 12V to 5V was a sim...
by MAX THE MILLER
Tue 03 Jul , 2012 15:51 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Axis Over-ride switch not working.
Replies: 4
Views: 4235

Axis Over-ride switch not working.

Triac PC running VR Milling 5. I've adjusted the 'Z' axis limit switch actuating bar to prevent the cutter going through the table if an offset is set up wrongly. Machine in jog mode. Head jogged downwards until it trips the Z axis limit switch, everything stops and "Emergency Stop" is displayed. No...