Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-19 Thread cl...@clintandheidi.com
nhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" Subject: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2011 6:53 am On 19 August 2011 13:59, Clint Washburn wrote: > The only drawback which is a small one is that > I have 3 axis (X,Z,W tailstock turret) and would require 2 boards. Which >

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-19 Thread andy pugh
On 19 August 2011 13:59, Clint Washburn wrote: > The only drawback which is a small one is that > I have 3 axis (X,Z,W tailstock turret) and would require 2 boards. Which > would give a spare if needed, I am not sure if I want something sitting > there not doing anything, Live tooling? -- atp "

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-19 Thread Clint Washburn
there not doing anything, but they are an option I have been looking at. -Original Message- From: Les Newell [mailto:les.new...@fastmail.co.uk] Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 2:44 AM To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives I use one on my

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-19 Thread Les Newell
I use one on my lathe which has an even bigger motor on the Z. I have had no problems whatsoever with the drive. It works very well. You do need to build your own power supply. This can be fairly simple, just a large transformer feeding a rectifier and smoothing capacitors. At this power level

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-19 Thread Mark Wendt
On 08/18/2011 04:36 PM, sa...@empirescreen.com wrote: > I am using amc BE40a40ac. I am sure they are very spendy new. They are 40a > peak (20cont) peak 400v max. I am using some old inland servos. early 80's > I would say. > > http://electronicsam.com/images/KandT/DSC_0242.JPG > > 160v is abo

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread cl...@clintandheidi.com
I have looked at the mesa's. I have not been exposed to them. How tenable are they? What kind of power supply do they use? Do you have an example? - Reply message - From: "andy pugh" To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" Subject: [Emc-users] DC Brush se

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread andy pugh
On 18 August 2011 20:52, Clint Washburn wrote: > I have looked at both thanks for the feedback.  I am trying to weigh my > options.  I have a MESA 5I20 that I am currently using mostly for general > I/O for the toolchanger but also planned to use it for the AXIS control.  I > am looking for the be

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread samco
I > actually hope to do closed loop when all said and done > > -Original Message- > From: sa...@empirescreen.com [mailto:sa...@empirescreen.com] > Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 9:38 AM > To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) > Subject: Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush s

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread Clint Washburn
) Subject: Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives I thought granite devices are step/dir. (well - I guess I don't know what the OP was thinking.) If I was going that route - I would get one of the servo interface solutons for emc (pico systems, mesa are probably the biggest - I use mesa) and

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread Kirk Wallace
On Thu, 2011-08-18 at 08:32 -0700, cl...@clintandheidi.com wrote: > Sorry about any confusion. I am going to retain the motors. I am > planning on upgrading the resolver/ tac gen setup with encoders. I > was actually have built some of the UHU HP boards but recent testing > has been given poor r

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread samco
ation. So I am curious > > what other peoples suggestions are. > > > > - Reply message - > > From: "andy pugh" > > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)" > > Subject: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives > > Date: Thu, Aug 18,

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread Jarrett Johnson
rds fried. I would prefer an off the shelf component that is > dependable and more reliable for this installation. So I am curious > what other peoples suggestions are. > > - Reply message - > From: "andy pugh" > To: "Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)&qu

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread cl...@clintandheidi.com
hine Controller (EMC)" Subject: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives Date: Thu, Aug 18, 2011 6:58 am On 18 August 2011 14:03, cl...@clintandheidi.com wrote: > While I am still a long ways from completing my lathe project I have come to > a crossroads with my drive system.  I would like

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread andy pugh
On 18 August 2011 14:03, cl...@clintandheidi.com wrote: > While I am still a long ways from completing my lathe project I have come to > a crossroads with my drive system.  I would like use the existing Fanuc DC > brushed drives.  But am having a hard time deciding what I should go with.   > The

Re: [Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread Igor Chudov
I am using SEM motors that came with the mill, they work great. I have three Electro-Craft motors for sale also and one SEM motor. i On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 8:03 AM, cl...@clintandheidi.com < cl...@clintandheidi.com> wrote: > While I am still a long ways from completing my lathe project I have c

[Emc-users] DC Brush servo drives

2011-08-18 Thread cl...@clintandheidi.com
While I am still a long ways from completing my lathe project I have come to a crossroads with my drive system. I would like use the existing Fanuc DC brushed drives. But am having a hard time deciding what I should go with. They are Fanuc models 10m and 5m. What drives are people using t