ATC module for ER20 spindles

[dh42]

registration done ;)

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David

[JohnHaine]

Daz, that's very cool! Could you show more of its workings please? Will you publish the design?

[needleworks]

I'd love to know what software you are running to achieve that ! eg, how do you get a 20k spindle to run slow enough to start the threading process of the collets ?

[Daz]

Hi JohnHaine, yes, I will share some more details. I have a nice slow-motion video of the impact mechanism in action. I will upload it to YouTube over the weekend.

Re your second question, I won't be sharing the detailed design, as I am making and selling the modules.

[Daz]

I'd love to know what software you are running to achieve that ! eg, how do you get a 20k spindle to run slow enough to start the threading process of the collets ?

I am running LinuxCNC with a Digital Dream EC300 controller that was originally for March3, but I have converted it to LinuxCNC with Remora firmware. I have 2.2Kw spindle that goes up to 24k RPM. I don't remember exactly the RPM resolution, but it is better than 50RPM around the 1k RPM range I am using it for tool changing. The inverter is Huanyang 220v 2.2kw. With this setup, I can run the spindle backwards and forwards, from I think around 300 RPM (I would have to confirm that) all the way up to 24k RPM. After moving from Mach3 to LinuxCNC, the setup is rock solid. I had lots of problems with Mach3.

[JohnHaine]

Well I could be interested except I use ER16 on my mill.