mill conversion, 4 speed setup
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07 Apr 2021 20:08 #205287
by robertspark
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I am just wondering in lcnc how one would setup a mill that has multiple speed settings and a VFD
it was obviously a manual mill with 4 speed settings
350rpm,
640rpm,
780 rpm
1450rpm
I have a vfd on it so whilst the speed is almost fully variable and could be overdriven. however I kind of think I should also use the gearing ratio / torque benefit at the lower speeds too if needed for tasks such as facing with large od cutters.
in mach3/uccnc you use pulley ratios to correct for changes in manual speed.
how would one do it with linuxcnc?
I know there is a gearchange component but this seems to be for only 2 speed gearchange
thanks for any pointers
it was obviously a manual mill with 4 speed settings
350rpm,
640rpm,
780 rpm
1450rpm
I have a vfd on it so whilst the speed is almost fully variable and could be overdriven. however I kind of think I should also use the gearing ratio / torque benefit at the lower speeds too if needed for tasks such as facing with large od cutters.
in mach3/uccnc you use pulley ratios to correct for changes in manual speed.
how would one do it with linuxcnc?
I know there is a gearchange component but this seems to be for only 2 speed gearchange
thanks for any pointers
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07 Apr 2021 23:27 #205298
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Replied by andypugh on topic mill conversion, 4 speed setup
I have my mill set up so that it detects which gear I have selected and sets the motor speed accordingly.
forum.linuxcnc.org/47-hal-examples/27071...indle-gear-detection
forum.linuxcnc.org/47-hal-examples/27071...indle-gear-detection
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