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**2019/03/xx - replaced Z-axis stepper motor coupler with lovejoy-style
**2019/03/xx - replaced Z-axis stepper motor coupler with lovejoy-style
*2019/05/xx - X-- & X++ limit switches moved outboard
*2019/05/xx - X-- & X++ limit switches moved outboard
**collision possible between gantry riser brackets and z-axis now --REQUIRES RESOLUTION
**collision possible between gantry riser brackets and z-axis now '''--REQUIRES RESOLUTION'''
*2019/08/xx - X-axis coupler found spinning on ballscrew end
*2019/08/xx - X-axis coupler found spinning on ballscrew end
**one set screw found missing, re-tightened remaining set screw
**one set screw found missing, re-tightened remaining set screw
*2019/09/10 - B-axis (Y-axis slave) home proximity sensor found damaged, homing procedure not functional
*2019/09/10 - B-axis (Y-axis slave) home proximity sensor found damaged, homing procedure not functional
**2019/09/14 - replaced proximity sensor [https://www.bc-robotics.com/shop/inductive-proximity-sensor/]
**2019/09/14 - replaced proximity sensor [https://www.bc-robotics.com/shop/inductive-proximity-sensor/]
*2020/03/05 - Spindle VFD fault "EoCn" - overcurrent
*2020/03/05 - Spindle VFD fault "EoCn" - overcurrent on longer-running job (30 mins?) - Mark
** unresolved
*2020/03/11 - some features of Mach3 not functioning correctly
** STEP JOG mode non-responsive; breaks Mach3; requires restarting program
** MDI input non-responsive
** Single-block mode ignored


==Approved Users==
==Approved Users==

Revision as of 12:25, 12 March 2020


Overview

Learning

Specifications

  • Work area dimensions
    • Z-axis travel 7"
    • X-axis travel 48"
    • Y-axis travel 48"
  • 4 x High-precision C7 ball screw Q16mm pitch 5mm (C7). 8mm diameter coupling end.
  • 6 x 25mm Precision Linear Rail Guideway with 12 V bearing blocks for Y X and Z.
  • 1 x Set of nuts, bolts and washers.
  • Aluminum parts
    • Thickness 1/2 inches and 3/4 inches
  • Aluminum extrusion 60mm x 60mm, 30-series slots
    • X axis bridge 2x6060 mm (2.36" x 2.36")
    • Y axis Frame 6060 mm (2.36" x 2.36")
  • SPINDLE
  • CNC Driver Controller
    • 4 x Digital Stepper driver: CCK5560 24V to 50V (manual, wiring details)
    • 1 x Power supply: 600W 48V 12A
    • 1 x C10 breakout board (link)
  • Stepper Motor
    • Jinsanshi Motor 57HS112-3004A635-A24 [1]
    • 4 x Stepper Motor 425 oz. In.
    • 1.8° /200 Steps Per Rev.
    • 3 Amps Current Per Phase
    • 4-wire Bi-polar
    • 1/4" shaft
  • Couplers
    • 6.35mm (1/4") x 8mm, D25L30 helical
  • Limit Switches
  • Speed 40000mm/minute
  • The weight of Cnc router 300 pounds " 150kg "

Maintenance Log

  • E-stop switch failed; unreliable contacts
    • 2018/09/02 - replaced with premium Sprecher & Schuh
  • X-axis stepper coupler failed
    • 2018/09/12 - replaced with similar spiral wound-style as temporary; ordered lovejoy-style
  • Z-axis found slipping/losing position
    • 2019/03/xx - replaced Z-axis stepper motor coupler with lovejoy-style
  • 2019/05/xx - X-- & X++ limit switches moved outboard
    • collision possible between gantry riser brackets and z-axis now --REQUIRES RESOLUTION
  • 2019/08/xx - X-axis coupler found spinning on ballscrew end
    • one set screw found missing, re-tightened remaining set screw
  • 2019/09/10 - B-axis (Y-axis slave) home proximity sensor found damaged, homing procedure not functional
    • 2019/09/14 - replaced proximity sensor [2]
  • 2020/03/05 - Spindle VFD fault "EoCn" - overcurrent on longer-running job (30 mins?) - Mark
    • unresolved
  • 2020/03/11 - some features of Mach3 not functioning correctly
    • STEP JOG mode non-responsive; breaks Mach3; requires restarting program
    • MDI input non-responsive
    • Single-block mode ignored

Approved Users

(this is a list of users that have been signed-off on using the machine)

  • Jordan P.
  • Tim R.
  • Mark S.
  • Bill W.
  • Jamie M.
  • Owen H.
  • Evan Su.
  • Evan Sm.
  • Keith B.
  • David S.
  • Nick H.
  • Steven K.
  • Rylan R.
  • Simon T.