So I'm making a giant leap

[wildwhl]

Hello Tree lovers.

WW here, been playing with a small x2 converted for about a year.

Just took a leap (of faith) and made a deal on a 1992 1060 with Dynapath 10. Current owners drip feed it - but I'm not certain of the actual version of software.

Anyway, just starting this thread as a place holder - because I'll have many questions. Yes, she's a lot bigger and beefier than what I'm used to. I currently use CamBam for the x2 through Mach3 - I'm sure my process will change somewhat to say the least, but I'm excited.

Will take about 6-8 weeks to make a hole on my floor for her. She's in good shape, the price was right, and only real issue is the tool changer malfunctions from time to time (something I believe I can diagnose and fix).

Get ready to point me in the right direction....guess my first question is a post-processor for the Dyna 10? Is something like this where I need to spend some time/energy: http://www.softsquad.com/products.htm

WW

[underthetire]

Err, thought the 1060 came out later than that. I remember the 1st machine coming out about then, they had an 840 and a 1050. I always thought the 1060 came out later. Could be wrong. The D-10 actually has a EIA format available, should be able to use a Fanuc 0-M post to get you very close.

[wildwhl]

Thanks for the response. It is possible the controller has been upgraded - really can't determine until I see her next. Demo'd her and liked her (had never done any conversational before - she held a decent story so I bought her a drink, lol).

WW

[underthetire]

Anything is possible. Those had the Delta 10 or 20 available, as well as a Yasnac control. Later ones may have had the PC2100 control.

[zpsbob]

Tree made another machine in 92-93 that was called the 1060, it isn't the same ZPS built machine most people recognize. They later changed the name of it to VMC1000... they all had D10/D20 controls. That version has a long chain-type tool storage system on it, not the disk that is used on the ZPS built Trees. They only made 24 or them, 16 went to customers and the rest were organ donors.

Bob

[wildwhl]

That is precisely what this machine is, Bob...hope I'm not making a mistake here.

Bill

[Shane123]

i dont know if my post processor for mastercam for my vmc 840 will work, but i can share it with ya if you want. will check back tomorrow when i am at work.

[wildwhl]

Hello gang. I've had the mill for a bit now, but have not had much time to learn it yet. Was futzing with it yesterday, and came up with the following. Mind you it has been working fine until now (all axis and tool changer reference home without issue).

My believe is I'm up against a limit/overlimit switch on the x axis. Only other change from a few weeks ago until now is that I have the coolant running - and sprayed down the enclosure a bit. Error did not occur until 2 days later - so I don't think it is a water issue, but could be.

Already confirmed: Air pressure, line voltage, etc.

Here is a screen shot of what I see on power up:


and if I hit reset:


the spindle drive reads *no power* and the power OK light is not lit:


Full shot of the controls/electrical cabinet:


Finally, current table position:





So if I am overlimit - how do I back it off the limit switch? I've tried to hold reset down while jogging, or referencing, but I get a loss of position/no movement series of errors.

I have checked all fuses. I can confirm that the power relay that sends power to the spindle drive (not the low voltage, but the high voltage) is NOT engaging, and I'm guessing that is because it is in fault mode.

All input appreciated!

WW

[wildwhl]

Also...can somebody how to run the spindle manually? I understand how to go into jog mode and move around - but I'd like to just fire the spindle up and manually jog to mill a bit - is that possible on this controller?

WW

[underthetire]

All the Tree's ive worked on had a small access cover on the side of the machine. you had to remove the small cover, insert a special wrench in to the end of the ballscrew, and manually turn it off the limits. I'm not familiar with your set up, i've never seen indramat drives in a tree, all the ones I worked on had Yaskawa. You can only MDI the spindle on on a dynapath.
Mode select
Program
Type N. enter
Event type (not sure what number, should be the mcode/offset one
Type M3
Type Sxxx (xxx being the spindle speed) enter
Cycle start.

Dont forget the . after the N BTW.

Then you can go to jog, and the spindle should stay on.

[wildwhl]

Thanks for the response. Unfortunately I do not see any place to insert a wrench or tool. I'm guessing I may need to remove a cover below the way covers?

[wildwhl]

Update: Fixed it! Was just the overlimit switch. How did I get it off? Well, I applied an ounce (or 4,000,000) of slight pressure on the x-axis. Truth is I just *tapped* it with a big hammer and a block, turned it back on, and all was well.

Now back to the learning curve.

Bill