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==Issues to be resolved:== | ==Issues to be resolved:== | ||
===Mechanical Issues=== | |||
* X axis can hit end stops | * X axis can hit end stops | ||
** Homing position or axis travel definition error? | ** Homing position or axis travel definition error? | ||
* Squeal on y-axis | * Squeal on y-axis | ||
** Lube or gib adjustment problem? | ** Lube or gib adjustment problem? | ||
===Electrical === | |||
*<strong> Entire electronics assembly need enclosing</strong> | |||
* Cable management | * Cable management | ||
** All limit switches and stepper cables are unconstrained and unprotected from snagging, | ** All limit switches and stepper cables are unconstrained and unprotected from snagging, | ||
** 7i76 breakout board enclosure needs a lid | ** 7i76 breakout board enclosure needs a lid | ||
** Commoning block needs mounting | ** Commoning block needs mounting | ||
===Control Issues=== | |||
* A touch off probe needs making | * A touch off probe needs making | ||
* A jog wheel / pendant would be handy | * A jog wheel / pendant would be handy | ||
===Safety Issues=== | |||
*Additional Kill Switches | |||
*Full Safety Enclosure with cut-out interlocks on any doors | |||
==Trained Users== | ==Trained Users== |
Revision as of 23:09, 14 January 2022
This tool cannot be operated without completing a training course. |
Documentation
- Local copy of the Axminster Micro Mill model 010061 Manual Media:xxxxxxxxx Manual.pdf
Commissioning notes:
- All slide-ways and oiling points oiled with ISO68 Slideway lubricant.
Issues to be resolved:
Mechanical Issues
- X axis can hit end stops
- Homing position or axis travel definition error?
- Squeal on y-axis
- Lube or gib adjustment problem?
Electrical
- Entire electronics assembly need enclosing
- Cable management
- All limit switches and stepper cables are unconstrained and unprotected from snagging,
- 7i76 breakout board enclosure needs a lid
- Commoning block needs mounting
Control Issues
- A touch off probe needs making
- A jog wheel / pendant would be handy
Safety Issues
- Additional Kill Switches
- Full Safety Enclosure with cut-out interlocks on any doors
Trained Users
Technical Specs
- Mill Spindle 240V ???W
- Power supply: MeanWell SP-500-27, 500w, set at 24V
- Speed Range
- xx Speed xxx - xxxxx RPM
- Column Diameter
- xxmm
- Throat
- xxxxmm
- Max Chuck to Bed
- xxxmm
- Max Chuck to Base
- xxxmm
- Head Turn, Table Turn, Table Swivel
- ??? degrees
- Bed Size
- X xxxmm x Y xxxmm
- X Axis Travel
- xxmmm
- Y Axis Travel
- xxmmm
- Z Axis Travel
- xxmmm
- Stepper drivers
- TB6600† * 4 (4 axis capable setup)
- †assumed, matches outwards appearance but part number not visible
- Stepper motors
- AC570764525M (NEMA 23 size) on X & Y, Z may be different
- Interface card
- MESA 7I76 (on mill backboard) connected to a MESA 5I25 (uppercase i in both board numbers)
- Notes
- There's a probe input wired in to a 3.5mm headphone jack on the head of the mill.
- The spindle speed/on/off is not CNC controlled