add u-axis

[yepingapple]

Hello,

I want to increase U-axis in machine center for cutting tap or circle hole or step.

Can you explain to me how to add an amplfier \ paremeter\ servo paremeter\ motor\PLC and so on ?

The machine is made in Mazak, system is 640M or Matrix.

U-axis tool is made in Komet & Dandrea !

If you have some experience or opinion or have some Mazak machine with U-axis option , please let me know !

Thanks for your kind support !

[Al_The_Man]

It would appear that fairly complete integration has to be done to the CNC controller as it mentions the Komet is controlled by 3 M codes and controls the unit by analogue control with encoder feed back to the controller.
I would contact Komet and ask them exactly what is involved as they mention integration with the Mazak Matrix.
I believe Mazak had some proprietary control over the Mitsubishi 640.
Al.

[yepingapple]

Dear Al,

Thank you !
I appreciate that you will communicate Komet and let know Unreservedly.

[Al_The_Man]

When I said I would contact Komet, I meant that I would would If I were you.
I suggest you contact them by email directly.
Al.

[yepingapple]

I appreciated that you are kind to me !

I heard that if add U-axis, should modify the spindle unit , really?