tlspeed1
So, just an update for anyone in the future.
Our machine wasn't performing the G28.1 (auto-touch off feature) portion of the code correctly. It would randomly zero through when at any location through out the travel of the Z to the material.
The floating Z and switch appeared to be in proper working order and everything was set up correctly.
We were advised by Matt and Tom to replace the normally closed switch (stock configuration) with a normally open switch and changed the Z home settings to active high. Once we did this, the problem went away and the G28.1 function is operating properly.
jeepsr4ever
Bad switch is the only real thing that would cuase this. Vibration from the Z causing very fine circuit changes.
tlspeed1
Agreed, I should of mentioned that the problem pointed to a bad switch and not the Active Low/High settings. Chris just changed both, because that is the kind of guy he is.....no patience to try one thing at a time. If I would of made the changes, I would of just changed the switch first, and tried it. Hell, I might even go back to the normally closed switch, just so its in factory form.
jeepsr4ever
You cannot do that now that the switch is wired to normally open unless your going to change the wire to the second pole instead of the third. It doesnt matter which way you have it we simply set it up from the factory with a 2 pole switch normally closed with a 2 pole switch. We could go with a 3 pole using pole #1 and #2. Either way it works well and will perform.
tlspeed1
I know I would have to change the switch wiring...but I will prolly leave it.
On a side note. What is the best program to use for importing artwork like pictures and text. For example, say I want to make some some parts and want to cut out a logo or text. I have the part designed in Autocad, but from past experience I have not had good luck making nice text in Autocad. I usually ended up drawing block letters. Any suggestions?
jeepsr4ever
Corel draw or the latest Bobcad but there are some free ones out there
tlspeed1
Ok. So say I have a correct drawn part in Autocad, and I want to place an image on it in a certain location. If the image is in Corel draw, how do I get them to work together properly? Do I import the Corel image to Autocad, or vice versa?
I will try out Bobcad...We still have to send in the registration paper work
jeepsr4ever
Your talking converting an image file to a toolpath (.jpg to .dxf) in corel you vectorize the file. Some autocad will allow you to save the image as a .dxf. This is called raster to vector conversion and if you search around you will find free examples of this available. The latest Bobcad does this pretty well but the 21X you have will not.
jeepsr4ever
Been cutting?
tlspeed1
Never as much as I would like too! Wish I could log more time on it.
I have been cutting typical offroad parts, wheel centers, rocks rings, signs, and misc tabs and brkts.
Chris has been using it some, but not as much as I hoped he would. He just informed me he ordered the pipe cutting attachment. Do you have some info on that? Is there anything need to build in order to make this come together? Can I import cope profiles from Bendtech? What about Solidworks?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]235[/ATTACH]
Trusses and diff covers
[ATTACH=CONFIG]236[/ATTACH]
link arms
[ATTACH=CONFIG]237[/ATTACH]
cool signs
[ATTACH=CONFIG]238[/ATTACH]
Bolt on Duramax traction bars
jeepsr4ever
The tube cutter uses a special post in Sheetcam so not much changes there.
tlspeed1
[QUOTE=jeepsr4ever;132569]The tube cutter uses a special post in Sheetcam so not much changes there.[/QUOTE]
Hmm...that explains it!
