Denford Triac VMC with ATC Conversion / Fix

[Chaz]

Yes and No.
Yes there is a Plug-in for M4 but it's still in Testing phase and not yet 100% stable so I'd recommend you don't Bother.
The good thing is with M4 you can run it along side M3 without interfering with each other so testing M4 is easy if you want to try it and won't wreck your normal working M3 setup.



I've had a quick look at schematic and it's a DC spindle with no sign of encoder so wouldn't worry about it.

Yes there is a plugging already available for mach 4.
This is the link the encoder module.
http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/elec...io-ip-s-a.html
however, you would typically fit a servo to the spindle to get the best from it for tapping.
If the existing spindle is a high speed spindle, it is unlikely you will be able to tap with it, due to the lack of torque at the lower speeds.

Thanks both.

Ive installed Mach 3 and 4 to look around. Previously I used Planet CNC which I became familiar with.

Can I test both of these before buying a license (demo period or similar)?

In terms of 4th axis, how difficult, using this IP-A controller, would it be to get the older electronics for a 4th axis? Not sure if its possible to run different controllers or not (irrespective of cost)?