pedro
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Post by pedro on Dec 27, 2021 9:24:05 GMT -5
First of all, merry Christmas!
I knew form the beginning that the knob to dial in the speed did not react accurately. But now it is even worse. I can turn it very fast, and nothing happens, when I turn it slower, it moves sometimes, sometimes not. I was trying just for the sake of testing to dial in 20.000RPM...so that was impossible, it jumped from 19800 to 20200 or more. I know it makes no difference, but it is frustrating that when I want to slow it really down fast, it just seems not to be responding.
Is there something wrong? TIA
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Post by gerry on Dec 27, 2021 12:24:20 GMT -5
Call Chad @ Axiom.
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pedro
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Post by pedro on Dec 29, 2021 10:43:41 GMT -5
Thanks, will record a short video of that behavior and send it over.
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Post by zaxis4 on Dec 30, 2021 18:16:46 GMT -5
Mine worked that way right out of the box. I was told by tech support at Axiom that was normal?  Seems like a poor way to control RPM. I will be interested what you find out. |
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Post by mrnewman on Jan 1, 2022 23:45:32 GMT -5
I am a new owner of an AR8 and have the same issue. Came here tonight to see if anyone has the same problem. Sounds like others have seen this too. Please post what you find out so we don't have to individually contact support.
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pedro
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Post by pedro on Jan 7, 2022 18:29:56 GMT -5
Pasting Chads answer here. I think it is the way it is, we just need to get used to it. Will try out his suggestions.
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The Seimens VFD can be tricky.
When adjusting the RPM….turning the dial slowly, should show an small adjustment of about 6RPM per click. But turning it faster does not really impact this.
Turning it consistently is the key.
If you need to move from 24,000 to 18,000 for instance, turn the dial consistently with no big pauses and the steps it makes will adjust automatically from those small 6RPM steps to larger steps up to 1000RPM in size.
But it can be difficult to fine tune quickly, as you can so easily over shoot the intended setting.
I believe the guys cover that VFD and the others in a bit more detail here:
Axiom CNC Training & Tech Tips (Setting Spindle RPM) - YouTube
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Post by mrnewman on Jan 9, 2022 0:47:06 GMT -5
Pedro thanks for posting your update. I went to watch the video and it does appear that mine is working much like that. I'm sure that I will get the feel for how quickly to rotate it to make better adjustments.
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Seems like a poor way to control RPM. I will be interested what you find out.