Hello,
The X axis is ALWAYS the axis with the longest TRAVEL, OR the axis which can accomodate the longest WORKPIECE. The Z is ALWAYS the spindle. And the Y is what's left after you have X and Z
Be aware that several manuafacturers and websites INCORRECTLY label an X axis as Y. Super-tech is one example and there are a few plasma guys doing this too.
Remember, it DOES NOT matter which direction an axis "goes" when determining its PROPER name. (These were defined by a USAF standard in the late 50's...)
As to your second question: You set the max speed of your motors in Mach 2 in the motor tuning dialog box. The one with the sliders that make the trapzoid thingie change its height (the max speed, which is in the bos as inches--or mm-- per second), and the steepnes of the ramps, which is the accel value, also in inches per second/per second (or mm/sec/sec)
So a value of 1.5 is 90 IPM. 1 is 60IPM, etc...
Hope this helps,
Ballendo
If you are talking about feedrate, that is set in a DRO labeled feedrate. Click on it directly and set the rate you wish.
Originally posted by georgebarr
turmite,
I have all the hardware and Mach2 setup already completed. I am able to move the axis left and right. I just want to measure the motor performance to determine if I should get a bigger stepper. Also, which is the X and which is the Y axis ona gantry type mill? Is the X or Y directly connected to the Z axis?
Thanks, |