Re: [Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-18 Thread Steve Blackmore
On Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:39:03 -0400, you wrote: >1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? Yes - I use a Telemecanique ATV21HU30N4 3Kw flux vector drive on the lathe. Works with analogue voltage input or modbus. I'm using analogue with a simple breakout board and comman

Re: [Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-18 Thread ed
Don Stanley wrote: > 1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? > Works fine for me using a Toshiba VFD controlled from a Pico Systems setup. > 2- Does anyone know a source for the lubriplate #107 recommended on the > units service placard? Or an compatible alternat

Re: [Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-18 Thread Stuart Stevenson
On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 12:39 AM, Don Stanley wrote: > 1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? > Does the VFD accept analog input? > > 2- Does anyone know a source for the lubriplate #107 recommended on the > units service placard? Or an compatible alternative? > h

Re: [Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-18 Thread John Thornton
I use an Automation Direct GS2 VFD on my Series 1 BP. LinuxCNC has a component to control the GS2 via modbus. JT On 6/18/2013 12:39 AM, Don Stanley wrote: > 1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? > > 2- Does anyone know a source for the lubriplate #107 recommended

[Emc-users] Hi All; I have two questions on Bridgeport's manual variable speed head.

2013-06-17 Thread Don Stanley
1- Has anyone used a VFD to control the spindle speed via the G code? 2- Does anyone know a source for the lubriplate #107 recommended on the units service placard? Or an compatible alternative? Thanks Don --