This is one of the next things I need to learn. Awesome video

so to save second probe on z you could do g54 then switch to g55 before moving go back to setup enter the tool then set the z for g55 then go do the xy for g55. saves a step/probe cycle if the parts are the same. or you could just type g55 z position into the mdi.

Hi there, Nice setup. How accurate is your homing when you want to do ops after you turn off your machine? Do you have scales installed? Thanks

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure, but I always assume it is inaccurate. The limit switches installed were $20 for a 10-pack, or something. I don’t rely on homing to set work offsets ever. I don’t have scales installed.

How did you end up wiring to the acorn board what wire did you use to make or splice to go to the acorn board, i just talked to drew and he said he only has the cable for the tormach he asked how i herd about him, i told him from you on KZread so he said he was gonna check you out

@adamdebowski2037

9 ай бұрын

He has an option for a “non tormach” connector where he supplies a whip with only two leads. I’ve got the two leads wired to input 4 and common on the acorn, and “probe tripped” configure for input 4 in the acorn wizard. I’ve got no “Probe detect” lead wired up.

@DieselsandDirtbags

9 ай бұрын

ahh gotcha i cant see that cause its out of stock , i was gonna just order the 3/8 shank and put ut in a tts tool holder then get the wiring, cause i dont know how long its gonna be before he gets them back in stock @@adamdebowski2037

Is there a way when probing circular stock to make sure you prove the widest point, or do just eyeball it

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

Just eyeball it. You do not have to be at the widest point. After the routine finishes you’ll be in the middle and can re-probe if you want.

Adam, is the tormach tts system compatible with mill stock? Or did you have to modify the spindle to make it work? Thanks for your help

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

You need an adapter but no modifications to the mill are necessary. Video coming out today explaining it in detail. Stay tuned 😊

@CryoftheProphet

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 Thats awesome, I was about to drop a grand on the power draw bar kit just to be able to use tormach collet system. If I can just use an adapter thats going to make things much easier for now until the power draw bar kit is absolutely necessary.

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

@@CryoftheProphet great idea. Which power draw bar kit are you looking at?

@CryoftheProphet

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 Well, the only kit that looked legit was the priest kit, but honestly Im just getting started in all of this and I just want to buy the stuff that makes my life the easiest. Id prefer a diy route because it saves money but Im not sure I have the prerequisite knowledge to fabricate a longer draw bar for example, which his kit comes with, as well as the r8 collet adapter. I honestlyh dont mind using the r8 collets, but everyone seems to think the tormach tts kit offers a real advantage so I figured I do that.

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

@@CryoftheProphet Those priest kits look nice and you HAVE to have the TTS system installed to use them - so you're not really shooting yourself in the foot if you go TTS first without installing the PDB. I started out using collets - and you quickly learn it's a big pain in the butt. In the video coming out in the next 15 mins, I get into the specifics & details of all the tool holding options you have (Collets, R8 tool holders, and Tormach TTS tool holders). I think you'll find it useful... spoiler: TTS is leaps and bounds better than anything else for many reasons :)

Nice job.what postprocessor did u use?Can you please share with me hsmwork post file for acorn.thank's

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Cristian - the post for centroid comes with HSMWorks and you can select it from a drop down menu in the dialogue box that pops up when you press the “post process” button.

@CSCFactory

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 Thank you

off-topic: you thought about upgrading that motor? you can get an 1.8 kW servo from aliexpress for pretty cheap, will perform a lot better than this dc motor

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dusan - I have thought about going to a 5hp ac motor on a VFD (haven’t looked into servo - but I’m open to it - maybe I’ll take a look) but there are some things I’d like/need to do first. A more heavy duty base is a must, I’ll need to expand the electrical cabinet, and an enclosure would be a really good idea… so I’ve got some work cut out for me before going up on the spindle I think…. But it’s ultimately my biggest goal - higher rpm, higher power spindle…… what do you think?

@ikbendusan

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 considering how little effort it is to retrofit an AC servo, i reckon you could perhaps use it as a stopgap before moving to something with even more power. all you need is a spacer and a belt pulley that fits the shaft. servos come with a servo drive and they hook straight into AC power. cables are included and pre-terminated. actually, you could also just get a larger ac servo instead. they are very light and compact, so you don't really need to change out your gas spring. definitely worth considering that said, i decided to go the integrated motor/spindle route (i bought a cncdepot FM30F spindle) because i do a lot of aluminium and engraving

@spacedmanspiff1543

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 My advice is to go with a vfd and motor. Having run a dmm servo as a spindle motor i was less than satisfied.

@adamdebowski2037

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacedmanspiff1543 interesting - care to share more about your experience? What you liked/didnt? Cheers! Adam

@spacedmanspiff1543

2 жыл бұрын

@@adamdebowski2037 Hi Adam I am running an Acirn as well. The dmm setup while small in footprint and weight did not have the tourque i wanted. It would bog down pretty easily. The integrated encoder i could not get to work properly and getting the programming on the servo to work was not fun. You can find a thread on the support forums about that. Ultimately i went with a one horse ac driven with a VFD and had it up.and running pretty quickly. I plan on upping that to 3 hp here soon. I get 6000 rpm just fine.