4 axis CNC lathe
18 Jun 2019 18:00 #137216
by Lumley32
4 axis CNC lathe was created by Lumley32
new user, have searched, hopefully, I'm not covering old ground!
so, i am considering refitting a 4axis lathe XYZ and C on the spindle with something that's not from the 90's. Linuxcnc looks like a good option! but i have questions!
i would like to replace the drives with something more modern as well, are there available modern drives for 3Phase servos? including 11KW spindles?
can linuxCNC handle 4 axis lathes? including tailstock and live tooling, chuck, and tool changer?
Thanks
Rich
so, i am considering refitting a 4axis lathe XYZ and C on the spindle with something that's not from the 90's. Linuxcnc looks like a good option! but i have questions!
i would like to replace the drives with something more modern as well, are there available modern drives for 3Phase servos? including 11KW spindles?
can linuxCNC handle 4 axis lathes? including tailstock and live tooling, chuck, and tool changer?
Thanks
Rich
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19 Jun 2019 07:07 #137270
by pl7i92
Replied by pl7i92 on topic 4 axis CNC lathe
Hi welcome
You did right it is the best to retrofit
Linuxcnc can handle 9Axis/Joints ISO XYZABCUVW Syncronius
it is also capable of ETH connection
your servos are +-10 i gues controlled
so it may be easy to connect
look on a 7i77 Mesa here in forum
the Spindel can be 2way configurated in one mashine setup so it is C Axis and Spindle in one Part making
like here
You did right it is the best to retrofit
Linuxcnc can handle 9Axis/Joints ISO XYZABCUVW Syncronius
it is also capable of ETH connection
your servos are +-10 i gues controlled
so it may be easy to connect
look on a 7i77 Mesa here in forum
the Spindel can be 2way configurated in one mashine setup so it is C Axis and Spindle in one Part making
like here
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20 Jun 2019 00:52 #137324
by andypugh
If you can build it, LinuxCNC can control it.
But I wouldn't rush to replace the drives. You have a matched set of motors, drives and machine as a starting point. Unless the drives are starting to fail I would keep them for now.
What is your feedback type, and what control signals do the drives accept?
Replied by andypugh on topic 4 axis CNC lathe
can linuxCNC handle 4 axis lathes? including tailstock and live tooling, chuck, and tool changer?
If you can build it, LinuxCNC can control it.
But I wouldn't rush to replace the drives. You have a matched set of motors, drives and machine as a starting point. Unless the drives are starting to fail I would keep them for now.
What is your feedback type, and what control signals do the drives accept?
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