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Retrofitting mill and a lathe: Hardware recommendations
18 May 2020 13:13 - 18 May 2020 13:20 #168147
by gcardinal
Retrofitting mill and a lathe: Hardware recommendations was created by gcardinal
I have 3 machines I would like to upgrade from Mach4 to LinuxCNC:
- Wabeco F1210-C hs
- Wabeco CC-F1220 hs
- Wabeco CC-D6200 hs
One is running Mach4, other older proprietary unknown to Google systems from Germany. All systems are equipped with stepper motors and 0-10V spindle control with CW / CCW. Two of the machines have tool changers. All mechanical components are metric.
My wish list:
Components:
I'm quite a new to the game, so would really appreciate feedback and comments.
- Wabeco F1210-C hs
- Wabeco CC-F1220 hs
- Wabeco CC-D6200 hs
One is running Mach4, other older proprietary unknown to Google systems from Germany. All systems are equipped with stepper motors and 0-10V spindle control with CW / CCW. Two of the machines have tool changers. All mechanical components are metric.
My wish list:
- Same components in all cabinets
- Easily port / adapt PathPilot 2.x
- Stable production ready machines
Components:
- Mesa 7i92H Anything I/O Ethernet card
- Mesa 7I76 STEP/IO Step&dir plus I/O daughtercard - Sourcing output version
- Mesa SPINx1 PWM (for spindle speed and cw/ccw)
- Phoenix Contact PLC-OPT 24V 2900364
- Linear power supply, 36 VDC (re-using existing)
- Leadshine EM556S or EM870S for X/Y/Z axis
- Leadshine EM542S for tool changers
I'm quite a new to the game, so would really appreciate feedback and comments.
Last edit: 18 May 2020 13:20 by gcardinal.
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18 May 2020 16:15 #168161
by PCW
Replied by PCW on topic Retrofitting mill and a lathe: Hardware recommendations
As a general rule a 7I76E is a better choice than a 7I92 + 7I76
(more expansion capability and a a bit cheaper)
Also depending on how existing output devices are wired you may find that a 7I76ED
(the sinking output version of the 7I76E) may require less wiring changes
(more expansion capability and a a bit cheaper)
Also depending on how existing output devices are wired you may find that a 7I76ED
(the sinking output version of the 7I76E) may require less wiring changes
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18 May 2020 16:38 #168162
by gcardinal
Replied by gcardinal on topic Retrofitting mill and a lathe: Hardware recommendations
Thank you so much, I will look into 7I76ED - it will indeed be less wiring.
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18 May 2020 17:15 - 18 May 2020 17:17 #168166
by alkabal
Replied by alkabal on topic Retrofitting mill and a lathe: Hardware recommendations
Yes 7i76E is very great card with built in spindle analog isolated control but be carefull that does not support to use +-10v for spindle control this one only support maximum 15v range ! (I think SPIN1x does not allow to use negative analog and the rang is 18v max.)
For my lathe i have use a 7i83 for spindle control.
Very beautifull machine you have !
For my lathe i have use a 7i83 for spindle control.
Very beautifull machine you have !
Last edit: 18 May 2020 17:17 by alkabal.
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