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by Chay
Tue 16 Jul , 2019 10:39 am
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: Thread cutting
Replies: 2
Views: 6764

Thread cutting

I've been getting things up and running with the NovaTurn even though all I have is a very old version of the Denford programming software. Problem I have is when I write a program for screw thread cutting it seems to run only a section of the process at a time, if I hit stop and play then it contin...
by Chay
Tue 25 Jun , 2019 12:24 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

Re: nova turn software issue

And......It's working!

Thanks to everyone for their help.
Any advice on where to buy tools would be greatly appreciated! I need a boring tool and parting tool.
by Chay
Thu 06 Jun , 2019 12:27 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

Re: nova turn software issue

Thanks Martin. I did that from the program on the CD.
I've just found the download on the Denford site so I'll try that next.
by Chay
Mon 03 Jun , 2019 8:37 am
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

Re: nova turn software issue

If you open up VRTurning & then open up the Setup Parameters (password is denny) you will need to change the mint file in communications for the Novaturn NS. It should read C:\Program Files (x86)\Denford\VRTurning\NovaTurnNS.mnt & not C:\Program Files (x86)\Denford\VRTurning\NovaTurn.mnt . Thanks, ...
by Chay
Thu 30 May , 2019 13:10 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

Re: nova turn software issue

Thanks Pete! I ran mint manager and it seems everything is fine. I did notice on the serial plate the machine is Novaturn NS and so updated everything to suit. Although it seems as the machine is connecting the software is unstable and it will neither home nor jog. I have noticed that the X axis ste...
by Chay
Wed 29 May , 2019 13:15 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

Re: nova turn software issue

So I've tried copying all the default parameters in and still it will only connect to vr mill and not vr turn! It's getting frustrating now but it has to be something simple.
by Chay
Tue 28 May , 2019 15:29 pm
Forum: NovaTurn
Topic: nova turn software issue
Replies: 13
Views: 12485

nova turn software issue

I've been given the task of getting an old Novaturn up and running. When I initiate the software it tells me the machine isn't connected yet if I open Novamill and select the novamill machine I can make the lathe jog. This proves there's a communication between the machine and the computer and all i...
by Chay
Thu 23 May , 2019 12:53 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: xyz homing issue
Replies: 4
Views: 7652

Re: xyz homing issue

Well.....That has worked and the machine is now running. I'm using vectric aspire so I just need to see the best way to output the G code

Thanks very much!!
by Chay
Thu 23 May , 2019 8:52 am
Forum: Novamill
Topic: xyz homing issue
Replies: 4
Views: 7652

Re: xyz homing issue

Thanks Martin, I'll try that today.
by Chay
Wed 22 May , 2019 21:03 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: xyz homing issue
Replies: 4
Views: 7652

Re: xyz homing issue

Update...
After a lot of messing about the z and y axis have homed though not consistently. When I try and home on the x axis the bed goes in the wrong direction.
I’m using vr version 5
by Chay
Wed 22 May , 2019 14:43 pm
Forum: Novamill
Topic: xyz homing issue
Replies: 4
Views: 7652

xyz homing issue

Hi all, I've just been given the task of getting a Denford Novamill up and running. The machine won't home any of the axis. I exposed the limit switch on the y axis and when the stepper motor started it's whining I pressed the switch and the axis moved. I have let the homing time out once and that g...