Bpt TC-22 + Introduction

[MetalicGlow]

machintek,

I know what you mean by vibration. I notice the HD is suspended by several springs to isolate it. I will look into the solid state option. Thanks!

[BobOD]

Originally Posted by machintek This I do know. Transfer the program to the hard drive. DNC (drip feed) at the control from the hard drive. No external slave PC is necessary. Do not try to go above 40IPM. George

I assume the 40ipm limitation is due to processor and or transfer speed. Is that right?
Is there a way around this? I'm considering a 1996 TC22 (DX-32 control) as it's in my price range but I think being limited to 40IPM might kill it for me.

Anybody know where I can find more information on the capabilities of this machine?

[machintek]

I have quite a few older VMC machines cutting electrodes and molds. This is where I base the 40IPM value. The problem is the machine software. A while back there was a class action lawsuit about this (google it) but them Bridgeport filed for bankruptcy. I do not have any TC machines cutting 3D but the software is the same (but drives are different).
EMI has a way of replacing the optimization boards in the Siemens drives (VMC 760,800, and 1000) and he has his own version of the software with better accel/decel ability. He advises to use lovejoy couplings and a BMDC 4 with a lot faster processor and bigger buffer. He probably has something for the TC machine as well.

George