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by Denford Admin
Thu 31 Oct , 2013 17:37 pm
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: VR Turning v1.35 released 22 November 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 11188

VR Turning v1.35 released 22 November 2013

V1.35 - 22/11/2013 - Tool change allowed in jog mode
- Focus stays on Machine Control window when the guard is open
- Revised tool library
- Tool change dialogue box includes the tool name as well as number
- Jog keys changed for Turn270PROM
by Denford Admin
Wed 30 Oct , 2013 16:57 pm
Forum: Software
Topic: Text/ buttons are not shown or pushed out of the window
Replies: 0
Views: 11411

Text/ buttons are not shown or pushed out of the window

In some software, for instance the Control Panel in VR Milling, it is possible for some of the text in the window or buttons to be not shown because they are pushed off the borders of the window. For instance: controlpanel.JPG This is because Window's DPI setting will be a value greater than 100 %. ...
by Denford Admin
Fri 11 Oct , 2013 14:03 pm
Forum: QuickCAM 3D/PRO/4D
Topic: Problems using QuickCam Pro on site licence.
Replies: 2
Views: 13993

Re: Problems using QuickCam Pro on site licence.

Hi. We've tried saving the file to directory paths with full stops in them, and it appears to work. Might there be a permissions issue with the directory? What happens if the file is saved to a common temp folder?
by Denford Admin
Mon 09 Sep , 2013 14:13 pm
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: QuickTURN2D v1.21 released 9th September 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 11996

QuickTURN2D v1.21 released 9th September 2013

//v1.21 - 9 September 2013 - Bug with remembering imperial/ metric option fixed. The user is prompted to save the CAD file before starting the CAM.

Check here to download the latest version of all software:
https://www.website.denford.ltd.uk/suppo ... -downloads
by Denford Admin
Thu 05 Sep , 2013 16:20 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: VR Milling v5.54 released 5th Sep 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 13931

VR Milling v5.54 released 5th Sep 2013

// 6th Sep 2012 v5.53 - found that mirror and other transforms were effecting billetdef causing 2d/3d simulation to crash (fixed in CNC_ABS) // 6th Sep 2012 v5.53 - also fixed an issue where mirror was creating zero length moves when no move was programmed (eg, just G19 on a line) // 15th Jan 2013 v...
by Denford Admin
Fri 28 Jun , 2013 12:11 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Denford Triac VMC Spindle speed issue
Replies: 6
Views: 8178

Re: Denford Triac VMC Spindle speed issue

Behind that is the motor and we see the following wires labeled: T1, T2, K1, K2, A1, A2. A1 and A2 are thicker I think you're right, the T1 and T2 wires will be tacho...can you check that they are actually connected back to the drive though...Not all machines use the tacho for motor speed feedback ...
by Denford Admin
Mon 24 Jun , 2013 10:05 am
Forum: ZeroCentre/ZeroTurn/ZeroBore
Topic: zero centre software limit parameters
Replies: 4
Views: 12604

Re: zero centre software limit parameters

Clear the overtravel message by powering on with PQ and CAN pressed in https://www.denfordata.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=33&t=2482 The s/w limits are probably in microns so the number you changed from 1000 is 1mm above home position I'm guessing 700= x+ limit 701= y+ limit 702= z+ limit 703 704=x-limit ...
by Denford Admin
Mon 24 Jun , 2013 9:53 am
Forum: QuickTURN 2D Design
Topic: QuickTURN2D v1.20 released 24th June 2013
Replies: 0
Views: 12203

QuickTURN2D v1.20 released 24th June 2013

//v1.20 - rebuild to remove Error reading ListBox.Parent: Property Parent does not exist when opening the Load tool/material form

Check here to download the latest version of all software:
https://www.website.denford.ltd.uk/suppo ... -downloads
by Denford Admin
Mon 24 Jun , 2013 9:24 am
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Automatic toolchanger on Denford Easimill 3
Replies: 5
Views: 15636

Re: Automatic toolchanger on Denford Easimill 3

Great work :D Bet that beer went down well!
by Denford Admin
Fri 21 Jun , 2013 8:57 am
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: M0 in VR Milling 5
Replies: 11
Views: 14552

Re: M0 in VR Milling 5

Just tried an M00 on a test-rig setup as a VMC1300 and it worked ok on my v5.54 (no related changes have been made from 5.53) Do you get the red Program Paused status indicator at the bottom of VR Milling5 ? Does it work if you press start straight away ? ie without opening the guard or changing mod...
by Denford Admin
Thu 20 Jun , 2013 14:15 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: DENFORD CYCLONE FANUC Spares or repair
Replies: 4
Views: 6232

Re: DENFORD CYCLONE FANUC Spares or repair

S'Ram Back up and the parameters resetting Is it a true Fanuc then ? If so then it'd be a great machine without a retrofit to Mach. It will have a small memory but you shouldn't need that much on a lathe anyway, especially if you get into Cycle and Macro programming. Drip feed is another option as ...
by Denford Admin
Thu 20 Jun , 2013 9:43 am
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Manual control
Replies: 4
Views: 6253

Re: Manual control

There are normally 3 terminals for a potentiometer.
1- supply - to one end of pot
2- command - to centre of pot
3- common/ground/0v - to other side of pot

If you had a two wire analogue output you would only need to connect to pins 2 and 3 in this example
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 16:06 pm
Forum: Electronics
Topic: Manual control
Replies: 4
Views: 6253

Re: Manual control

F+ and F- will be the field output (for a motor with Field windings that need energising, rather than permanent(fixed) magnet which I believe your SEM motor will be)

Have you got an instruction book for the ASHE drive ? I'm not familiar with it so can't comment on the pot. connections
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 13:35 pm
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: vr turning not connecting to lathe
Replies: 4
Views: 15406

Re: vr turning not connecting to lathe

You need to verify the RS232 and cable is working:
This post is a good start:
viewtopic.php?t=544
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 9:07 am
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: vr turning not connecting to lathe
Replies: 4
Views: 15406

Re: vr turning not connecting to lathe

Is it RS232 or USB connection to the machine ? Is the machine and PC connected to the same power strip ? Either way it could be an earthing fault which has damaged the port on the machine or the PC - not directly because you are using a power strip to turn off, that should be fine, but the power str...
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 9:02 am
Forum: VR Turning - All Versions
Topic: saving tool offsets, broken e-stop, maintenance
Replies: 4
Views: 14323

Re: saving tool offsets, broken e-stop, maintenance

Dry Silicone spray is the best solution for our Routing machines.
However, the Micromill machines are mechanically different, so grease on the screw and oil on the slides is best for them.
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 8:58 am
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: microrouter post for mastercam
Replies: 3
Views: 6609

Re: microrouter post for mastercam

I think it will be a file which can be plugged in, or somehow added to the MasterCAM installation so that the Microrouter machine will appear as a post-process output option. This file will tell MasterCAM how to create gcode which will run on the Denford machine. There are other post files for Maste...
by Denford Admin
Wed 19 Jun , 2013 8:52 am
Forum: EasiMill / EasiTurn
Topic: Easimill TCN355 machine wiring schematics
Replies: 3
Views: 7143

Re: Easimill machine wiring schematics

Thanks, it'd be great if you could zip them or .pdf them and post up here...anyone with an Heidenhain control would find them useful.
by Denford Admin
Tue 18 Jun , 2013 16:22 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: microrouter post for mastercam
Replies: 3
Views: 6609

Re: microrouter post for mastercam

MasterCAM was pretty good. I've only ever seen it used by someone else, but it looked very capable.
Imagine its bit dated and difficult to use by today's standards.
It'll still do all the things you need a Microrouter to do, if you can get to grips with it.
by Denford Admin
Mon 17 Jun , 2013 16:18 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: installing vr milling v2
Replies: 5
Views: 8290

Re: installing vr milling v2

That's great, thanks for letting us know!