Taig 5 axis CNC

[dmauch]

I have a cutomer that is adding two axis to his taig for 5 axis jewelery machining. He says he is going to use two sherline rotary tables . He ordered a 5 axis system from me. Here are some interesting notes that If you add a G251 to your G540 the problem and solution.
Today I built a 5 axis system for a customer. I used a G540 for 4 axis and then added a G251 for the 5th axis. I ran into a problem where the G540 requires disable line to be connected to and ESTOP 9 or any other) switch that is normally closed to ground for the windings to be energized. On the other hand the G251 requires a nomally open to ground so that the windings are engaged. I had planned to use a SPST switch but obviously that wouldn't work so I installed a DPDT switch which solved the problem. I was sort of surpised that the G540 and the G251 needed different disable configurations but I am sure my customer is going to be happy with his 5 axis system. The above is provided for generally information if you plan to add more axis to your existing G540.

Dan Mauch
www.camtronics-cnc.com
stepper and servo motors.
kits, custom and assmbled cnc systems

[Fixittt]

Dan, my reply is more of an FYI as well. Deepgroove is doing something like this, if not the same thing with the g540. I have one of his boxes with a 5 axis g540 setup.
Goes to show that sometimes people think the same way. Good job on the 5 axis.

Now a word of advise for your customer. For jewelry work, the taig is going to need to be well lubricated. Keep the gibs on the loose side and dont run it very fast.

[dmauch]

I wasn''t aware of anyne elese doing a 5 axis. Not only do I do 5 axis but I also built a 8 axis system using two G540 for a company that built a robotic arm for a trade show using a ABS 3D.
I hoe deepgoove start using a cooling fan on his control boxes. His web page doesn't show one and the temerpatures on the G540 get pretty hot without one if the motors are 3A and above.
Thanks for your comments.

Dan
Camtronics, inc. -- CNC with Dan Mauch
kits, custom and assembled systems using gecko products

Dan, my reply is more of an FYI as well. Deepgroove is doing something like this, if not the same thing with the g540. I have one of his boxes with a 5 axis g540 setup.
Goes to show that sometimes people think the same way. Good job on the 5 axis.

Now a word of advise for your customer. For jewelry work, the taig is going to need to be well lubricated. Keep the gibs on the loose side and dont run it very fast.

[error404]

That is pretty intersting... Just to have a rough stimate, how much was the total for the parts (to convert it to a 5 axis: G251+ the two sherline rotary tables, etc)

I would love to see some pics

[dmauch]

That is pretty intersting... Just to have a rough stimate, how much was the total for the parts (to convert it to a 5 axis: G251+ the two sherline rotary tables, etc)

I would love to see some pics

I didn't build the mechanical side. Only the control box. He ordered a 5 axis control with a 20A power supply to run 5 3.5A motors. This included the G540 and the G251, cooling fan, ESTOP (that some builders don't have) lighted power switch, engage/disengae switch. 2 parallel port cable and the IEC power cord. His cost was $599

Sorry about the pictures I just shot pictures for my own use and didn't intend to publish them. The glare on the laser engraved lettering wipe out the labels.
The pictures don't show the sides with 2 opens one for the fan and one for air in. The pictures also don show the internals.

dan Mauch
Camtronics, inc. -- CNC with Dan Mauch
gecko products assembled into customs machined cases

[error404]

I didn't build the mechanical side. Only the control box. He ordered a 5 axis control with a 20A power supply to run 5 3.5A motors. This included the G540 and the G251, cooling fan, ESTOP (that some builders don't have) lighted power switch, engage/disengae switch. 2 parallel port cable and the IEC power cord. His cost was $599

Sorry about the pictures I just shot pictures for my own use and didn't intend to publish them. The glare on the laser engraved lettering wipe out the labels.
The pictures don't show the sides with 2 opens one for the fan and one for air in. The pictures also don show the internals.

dan Mauch
Camtronics, inc. -- CNC with Dan Mauch
gecko products assembled into customs machined cases

Thanks Dan... very clean install