TM-1 at 6000 RPM?

[DDLES]

What is the real max spindle speed on a TM-1?

I see the TM-1 is listed at 4000 rpm but the TM-1P is listed at 6000 rpm. So the Question is: What is the hardware difference and can the TM-1 do 6000 rpm.

I can't imagine the drive or spindle is really different.

[behindpropeller]

Originally Posted by DDLES What is the real max spindle speed on a TM-1? I see the TM-1 is listed at 4000 rpm but the TM-1P is listed at 6000 rpm. So the Question is: What is the hardware difference and can the TM-1 do 6000 rpm. I can't imagine the drive or spindle is really different.

Yes...you can make it spin 6K.

Do a search and you will find what parameters to change.

Tim

[flashno]

There are two parameters that you will need to change to increase your spindle speed:

131-MAX SPINDLE RPM

183-Sp MAX FREQ

(PAR 183= MAX SPINDLE SPEED / 3 * 10)

So for 6000 RPM:

131 = 6000
183 = 20000

[DDLES]

Thanks guys.

It's great to get the help.

[flashno]

No problem. I just passed along the info I received many months ago from another member here... works great on our TM-1.

[PROGRAMERDAVE]

OKAY... WHATS THE CATCH???

I HAVE BEEN BURDENED BY THE 4000 LIMIT FOR YEARS NOW AND I AM AMAZED THAT THIS IS ALL IT TAKES TO GET THAT EXTRA SPEED!! THERE'S A SAYING THAT SAYS "IF ITS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, IT PROBABLY IS!"

IS THIS GOING TO DRAMATICALLY SHORTEN THE SPINDLE LIFE ON THE TM, OR IS IT JUST BECAUSE DAMN OSCHA WONT LET IT GO OUT THE DOORS LIKE THAT? HAS ANYONE HEARD OF GETTING THE RAPIDS TO 400 IPM LIKE THE TM-P? I WOULD LOVE TO GET MY MACHINE FASTER ALL AROUND! DOES ANYONE ONE KNOW THE ABSOLUTE MAX SPEED YOU CAN SET THE SPINDLE TO?

[Geof]

Don't try to go above 6000; the spindle is the same as on the MiniMill. You can get ambitious and try going above 6000 but you will have very little torque.

You can speed the rapids up to the same as the TMP buy changing a Parameter or two, I foget which ones but I am sure someone will post them.


PS you should get a new keyboard, did you know your Caps Lock is stuck on?

[PROGRAMERDAVE]

Originally Posted by Geof PS you should get a new keyboard, did you know your Caps Lock is stuck on?

SORRY, IM THE STUBBORN GUY WHO HAS TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM ON.

IF YOU FIND OUT THE PARAMETERS FOR RAPIDS, BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW.

[SlowRiderr]

Originally Posted by PROGRAMERDAVE SORRY, IM THE STUBBORN GUY WHO HAS TO ALWAYS HAVE THEM ON. IF YOU FIND OUT THE PARAMETERS FOR RAPIDS, BE SURE TO LET ME KNOW.

SEARCH

[pld0vr]

Originally Posted by flashno There are two parameters that you will need to change to increase your spindle speed: 131-MAX SPINDLE RPM 183-Sp MAX FREQ (PAR 183= MAX SPINDLE SPEED / 3 * 10) So for 6000 RPM: 131 = 6000 183 = 20000

Oddly enough, my control does not have parameter 183, and I can not find another one with an appropriate value.

Is it on the spindle parameter page?
Could it be different on an '05 for some reason?

Thanks

[pld0vr]

Originally Posted by pld0vr Oddly enough, my control does not have parameter 183, and I can not find another one with an appropriate value. Is it on the spindle parameter page? Could it be different on an '05 for some reason? Thanks

Nevermind.. found it. Just had to enter 183 and hit the down arrow.

[philld]

here is the link to the rapids thread!

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/archiv...p/t-18650.html