Originally Posted by pab "I need to buy a machine controller for a 5 axis cnc router that I am just finish building... I have been told to look for a controller that has simultaneous interpolation on all axes and has high block process speeds and look ahead capability...
The router is designed to cut at 400 inches per minute. I will start with the machine operating as 3 axis, and in the future go to 5 axis... I have OneCNC XR Cad/Cam that would be generating the tool paths in g code... I am not clear on how to put together the control system and could use a little advice.
Could you give me an idea of what the components I would need to purchase. Possibly the names of the better quality components and those that may save me head aches down the road...
Thanks
Peter |
Peter,
My advise. Do not settle for
undemonstrated 5 axis simultanious control. Also, if you really want to do motion at 400 IPM then you are not talking about an inexpensive control. So, be ready to spend enough to get what you're after. The kind of machining that I imagine you'll want to do should definetly be up in that range IMO.
The most helpful team that I have worked with is:
http://www.numeryx.com/cnc/index.htm
Advice galore... If you need a lot of help, you'll need to find the right people for your project. If you're interested, I have documented here @cnczone.com a lot of the performance and payback ROI for this control...
Just remember, you get what you pay for,