Question on setting up spindle check/error
15 Jan 2019 02:47 #124218
by 7sharp
Question on setting up spindle check/error was created by 7sharp
Coming into the final stages of a rebuild (replacing all turcite and some bearings) and retrofit of a cnc knee mill (5BVK, 4500 lbs) using machdrives servo drivers. I'm planning to use a chinese VFD (no speed control just on/off) rated for 7.5HP to drive the 5HP spindle motor and in the event that the VFD faults I want to avoid a crash. I was thinking of a either a relay powered by the logic control of the VFD or a NO reed switch on the power to the spindle motor in order to detect loss of power to the spindle and stop the servos. What would be the best way to implement this?
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15 Jan 2019 17:03 #124247
by andypugh
Replied by andypugh on topic Question on setting up spindle check/error
The best way to be sure would be to fit a spindle encoder. This also gives you the option of doing things like rigid tapping and gear hobbing.
Otherwise the VFD fault output should suffice.
Otherwise the VFD fault output should suffice.
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