So it looks like its time for some wiring!

I have spent a vast amount of time reading through the forums and over using the search facility (if there is such a thing).

Anyway I am drawing up a wiring diagram at the moment but there are a couple of things I could do with advise on.

I have decided to go with the CS Labs CSIMO -IPM as it seems to suit the machine perfectly as its running a single belt to drive both x axis screws. This also means I only need run a separate 24v DC supply for powering the unit and also the safety circuit.

So on to the safety Circuit it is....

I am confident I have the bases covered on isolating the mains supply to the drivers on fault or Estop however what is the best way to isolate the spindle? as I have been reading removing power from the inverter is not always a good thing? what are people doing to make the spindle safe in an estop senario? (chinese 3 kw spindle setup)

That then brings me on to drives, when I started the machine (many moons back) the drive and motors were ordered from china I was under the impression we were getting digital drives, having glanced over them at the time I did not really take any notice but it appears we have 3 of the DM860a drivers. Now given that this much effort has been put in I am thinking its worth switching these units out for the AM882 of the EM806 drives? Would this be a good move or a waste of time?

If a good move then I have 3 brand spanking new DM860 drives for sale if anyone is interested please PM me!

Thanks as ever for the on going support from an incredible knowledge base!