On Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:55:56 -0500, Karl Townsend
wrote:

On Fri, 13 Aug 2010 19:19:36 -0800, Jon Anderson
wrote:

Turning some 304 SS parts, my Omniturn doesn't really like this stuff.
Maybe don't have the best part off tool for the material, but using what
I got. Parting off at low rpm, high flood coolant flow, and this allows
a lot of coolant to get through the slots in the collet face. Seldom
have this trouble at high rpm...

Fixed it with a couple dabs of oil based modeling clay packed into the
slots. Works perfect, easily removed when done.


Jon

Say, I do refits as a hobby and a little side income. I've always
wanted to hear more about Omni from a user.

Its PC based, correct? What OS is on the puter?

Caldera Open Dos

I know it does analog servos. Is there some sort of DSP card or does
the PC itself do the PID control?

The MC-2 card is controlled by the PC, which in turn controls the amps
etc etc.


Is there some sort of isolation card for I/O to the PC? Is there a
separate PLC for logic or is this done within the PC?

The MC2 card does all the interfacing between the PC and the amps. It
directly controls the various relays, the 0-10 for the VFD and so forth.

Is it easy to add custom Mcodes? How about Gcodes?

Karl

No one I know is writing custom codes for it.

Everything in an OmniTurn is off the shelf..with the sole exception of
the MC2 card

Gunner, OmniTurn factory trained CNC tech




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