CSMIO/IP-M with baldor smartstep/3

[hanermo2]

Fwiw..
This is my reference to CsLabs hw, I have no idea about the baldor smartstep.

I use a csmio-ip-s on a lathe, currently with x,z,c (spindle) on step/dir ac brushless servos.
With servo threading, 0.2 micron step size, 32 mm ballscrews, and now connecting 2 toolchangers, 4 tools front and 7 tools servo turret.
The machine often runs days without being turned off.
Reliability has been 100 %.

ENC module for threading, hardware SSO, FRO, MPG, light bar, etc..

The cslabs hw is extremely good, support is very good, firmware and drivers are excellent.
At the moment I have about 110 IO lines in use, and will end up with about 200.

At the moment I don´t yet have the servo-error/alarm lines connected, in-pos signals, or homing signals.
Or the joystick.

Working on bits and pieces for a new saddle, that can take the toolchangers, then will tackle the input signals.
And take a much heavier yoke, for a bigger ballscrew on x, 32 mm vs 0.750" / 19 mm.

At this time, using an external DTI for reference, and the superb MPG, I can easily and reliably position both axis to 1 micron accuracy.

But the pulleys, and belts, both have major errors, and screws may have some errors.
Thus I cannot run a program and get to my goal of 1 micron programmed positioning, yet.

This will happen, with 100% certainity.

How is somewhat unclear.. but sub-micron glass scales and-or ground screws are an option, as is direct driving the screws.
So is putting the Z axis on linear guides, of 35 mm.
This is likely the first thing I will do, after upgrading the x axis.
Basically, because the Z axis gibs are somewhat sloppy, for my taste, and reduced sticktion should greatly help, as would zero rocking in the future.
Also, 35 mm linear rails and blocks are quite cheap and easy.
So, at the moment, the Z axis it not repeatable, about 0.01 mm, rubbish (gibs).
The x axis is better, but sloppy (poor rolled screw, 10 years old, from McMaster USA, a roton screw).

Thrust from 750W, 220V, servos is == 1600 kgf, = 16.000 N, so movement force is not an issue.

Conclusion:
I am very happy with the csmio - for doing commercial level stuff.
My cost on hw, wholesale, is about 8000€ so far, including the 2 toolchangers at about 3500€.

I expect to do profitable commercial work, so my investments are very reasonable, for me, imho..
A hobby user mostly would not have the same situation or expectations.

In short, I will be achieving very high-end results for about 12-14k€..
vs a similar-results CNC schaublin at 80k € or so.

My expectations are to recover all costs in 2 months, at most.
Time will tell.

If not, the journey has been worthwhile, and I will at worst have a kick-ass 5 axis cnc lathe, I re-built to commercial standards.
Occasional yacht/motorbike/airplane/etc parts will still pay for it, over time.

[m_c]

Fwiw..
This is my reference to CsLabs hw, I have no idea about the baldor smartstep.
<snipped usual HanermoFantasyLathe nonsense>

So why comment about if it will work with a SmartStep?

[hanermo2]

m_c .. don´t be impolite !
It demeans You and makes You look childish.

I commented on cslabs stuff .. since I know about it.
Did not comment on baldor stuff .. since I have no advice or help to offer.

[m_c]

m_c .. don´t be impolite !
It demeans You and makes You look childish.

I commented on cslabs stuff .. since I know about it.
Did not comment on baldor stuff .. since I have no advice or help to offer.

And how about you actually post some proof that this wonder lathe actually exists?
You seem to post enough about it on various forums, yet nobody has ever seen any evidence that it actually exists other than in your imagination...