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Post by joeblow on Jul 12, 2018 14:53:30 GMT -5
Figured out a little trick today to aid in setting Z-0 with the 4th axis. Manual states to use the puck and then incrementally lower the spindle to 75.000 and then set Z-0 at this height. Frankly, I was finding this annoying each time I changed a bit to set the spindle in step mode, lower down to 75.000, set Z-0, return to continuous mode, raise spindle and move on. So, under menu, machine setup, toolset setup and then c.a.d pickup I changed the pickup height from 60 to 50 and now when I use the puck it automatically raises the spindle to 75.000 and I'm ready to press Z-0 and move on. Ah the joy little triumphs can bring.
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Post by grg on Jul 19, 2018 13:40:23 GMT -5
Are you hitting [Menu] and [on/off] simultaneously to start the z-axis search down to the puck? Once you press those two buttons, the Zaxis starts moving toward the table and the moment it touches the puck (grounds out the tooling to the machine through the wire on the puck), the machine should automatically set Z0 at where the tool touched the puck plus an offset value (puck thickness) that you set one time in the controller (I have an aftermarket puck so I had to change this base offset number). I've never heard the setup process to manually place it at 75 each time.
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Post by joeblow on Jul 20, 2018 6:17:09 GMT -5
Hi GRG. Actually this is in reference to specifically using the 4th axis rotary indexer only. The manual Axiom provided with this accessory stated to do the 2 step process mentioned above due to the centers being approximately 75mm above the table. So, I reference the puck on the table and all I do is re-set Z0 after the spindle retracts from the puck touch off. You are absolutely correct that after touch off the Z0 is set but for the rotary Axiom sells the Z0 (center of material for rotary work) is 75mm above deck.
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Post by grg on Jul 20, 2018 7:53:52 GMT -5
Aaaahh. Gotcha. I understand now! cool tip.
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Post by turner85 on Oct 7, 2018 21:57:53 GMT -5
Here is a picture of a little block I made that is the right height from my base table to the centerline of the rotary axis. When I need to set the z height on a tool, I set the puck on this block to set z. I also use this block with the level bubble to set the A axis when getting ready to run the Optimized Raster Rounding toolpath. Seems to be pretty handy.
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Post by joeblow on Oct 8, 2018 4:57:53 GMT -5
Hi Turner85. I like it, particularly the ability to level stock when optimizing
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Post by bearkat on Mar 26, 2019 21:39:23 GMT -5
Just getting into the rotary phase. I have the basic of the machine down, but I am a little wary of jumping into the rotary part. I like the block idea for setting the zeros. Could you explain a bit more about the leveling of the stock and if you all have any tips for setting up the rotary I would be very happy to hear them. Thanks. Oh, names Brian by the way. I am a saw maker/woodworker in Washington State.
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Post by Mezalick on Mar 27, 2019 4:16:36 GMT -5
Brain, Are you asking about the setup in the software or at the machine? If it's the software you're interested in,,,which program are you using ? Michael
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Post by aluomala on Apr 3, 2019 10:38:22 GMT -5
Here is a picture of a little block I made that is the right height from my base table to the centerline of the rotary axis. When I need to set the z height on a tool, I set the puck on this block to set z. I also use this block with the level bubble to set the A axis when getting ready to run the Optimized Raster Rounding toolpath. Seems to be pretty handy. Great tip! I just got my rotary axis set up, and I never thought of doing something like this. Being somewhat dense, when I read the part about setting the Z0 to the centerline, I brought the bottom of the bit to where I thought the centerline was (eyeballing from the side) or set it off of the live tail tip before I put the stock in the mounts (not particularly accurate either). It didn't really dawn on me that the centerline height shouldn't change much (at all?!?) unless you modify the mounting brackets or whatnot. The level bubble brings it over the top, so it is to be declared (by me anyway) as "CNC shop hack of the month!". Your awards cheque is in the mail Allan
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