Z axis with engraver and drill

[rbmgf7]

Hope this works.

Wondering if anyone running UCCNC knows how to trigger an output based on a tool call/command?

Plan is to control the actuation and monitor positions with a separate PLC. All I need to figure out is how to do the above.

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[acourtjester]

Have you tried to ask questions on their forum?? they helped me with a few things
https://www.forum.cncdrive.com/index.ph ... b89e015ced

[weldguy]

That is super cool. Please post back with your progress on this project. Awesome!

[rbmgf7]

@AJ: I asked there too. Figure try here since it's a plasma specific forum.

Progress. Pneumatic hardware showed up.

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[weldguy]

That's sick, I love it. Following this topic

[acourtjester]

Please don't let me rain on your parade, this is a very interesting project. My concern is the weight of the Z assembly with the attachments, and using the "V" bearing and rails. The type used on the vertical assembly (but larger) may have been a better choice, in an upper and lower arrangement .IMHO

[rbmgf7]

Please don't let me rain on your parade, this is a very interesting project. My concern is the weight of the Z assembly with the attachments, and using the "V" bearing and rails. The type used on the vertical assembly (but larger) may have been a better choice, in an upper and lower arrangement .IMHO

Unless the linear rails are quality rails with felt in the trucks and plugs in the rail, plasma dust wreaks havoc on linear rails. My current system has it and over time, it begins to impede bearing movement. The linear bearings on the Z will be fine since it's short travel and will be enclosed.

You haven't seen the full design. I'm aware of where the CG lies. That solidmodel is just part of the Z axis assembly, not the entire Z axis nor entire table.

[rbmgf7]

Next step is to machine the z axis parts. This almost balances the entire assembly evenly on the v rail. SWs says the CG is about .25 inches towards the torch side when the z axis is up. Of course the CG moves with respect to the z axis, which tool is in use, how much cable track is being pulled, etc. Even without the motors counterbalancing, it glides like butter. The spring tensioner v bearings on the bottom keep things tight enough.

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[robertspark]

Hope this works.

Wondering if anyone running UCCNC knows how to trigger an output based on a tool call/command?

Plan is to control the actuation and monitor positions with a separate PLC. All I need to figure out is how to do the above.

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edit the M6 macro and create a conditional statement

sort of....

if (currenttool = 5) {
setoutput(10)
}
else
{clearoutput(10)}

[robertspark]

Hope this works.

Wondering if anyone running UCCNC knows how to trigger an output based on a tool call/command?

Plan is to control the actuation and monitor positions with a separate PLC. All I need to figure out is how to do the above.

20210219_173701.jpg
Annotation 2021-02-23 075220.jpg

edit the M6 macro and create a conditional statement

sort of....

if (currenttool = 5) {
setoutput(10)
}
else
{clearoutput(10)}

you will need to use the right method names (c#, functions are called methods)

search for my username and find the macromanal in my signature on the uccnc forum

[rbmgf7]

Hope this works.

Wondering if anyone running UCCNC knows how to trigger an output based on a tool call/command?

Plan is to control the actuation and monitor positions with a separate PLC. All I need to figure out is how to do the above.

20210219_173701.jpg
Annotation 2021-02-23 075220.jpg

edit the M6 macro and create a conditional statement

sort of....

if (currenttool = 5) {
setoutput(10)
}
else
{clearoutput(10)}

you will need to use the right method names (c#, functions are called methods)

search for my username and find the macromanal in my signature on the uccnc forum

I know enough C++ to do simple stuff and if I stare at it long enough, I'm sure the C# will click. I found a blanket M6 macro and am dissecting it along with reading the macro manual.

[rbmgf7]

Chugging along. Got the z axis motor case machined and made the tiny bits to connect the air cylinders to the attachments and counterbalance.

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[weldguy]

Looking good