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by GingerNinja54
Fri 20 Jan , 2023 10:35 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Y axis error after G28/Toolchange
Replies: 2
Views: 3633

Re: Triac Y axis error after G28/Toolchange

Thanks Steve, I’ve narrowed it down to the problem coming when running to, or close to the Y- limit of Y-85.0mm. It is only on occasion. Maybe 20% of the time. It doesn’t seem to do it at lower feed, but not sure. The stepper definitely makes a different sound when the error/skipping occurs. I’ve ru...
by GingerNinja54
Wed 04 Jan , 2023 22:39 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Home Position variation and ATC issue
Replies: 3
Views: 8242

Re: Home Position variation and ATC issue

7years have passed since this post, so I’m not holding my breath, but am hoping anyone involved with this can help me!! My Triac is the PC version, rather than fanuc, but it does sound like a similar issue with regard to the shifting in y axis position after a toolchange… I’ve not changed any switch...
by GingerNinja54
Wed 04 Jan , 2023 22:30 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Y axis error after G28/Toolchange
Replies: 2
Views: 3633

Triac Y axis error after G28/Toolchange

Hi all, I’ve been having an issue with my Triac that I just can’t fathom! At first I thought it was programming error on my part, but I’m quite sure I’m not to blame after all!! I’m getting an intermittent issue that only seems to effect the y-axis. Machine homes in XYZ with no issue. After a G28/ho...
by GingerNinja54
Sat 26 Nov , 2022 13:04 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Emergency Stop Alarm (Relay)
Replies: 3
Views: 4599

Emergency Stop Alarm (Relay)

Having spent the last few months working away merrily, albeit with a few comms glitches, the Triac has been working fine since you fine fellows assisted me in getting it running! However..!! I come to the machine now and switch it on, but the Emergency Stop alarm is showing. Opening and closing guar...
by GingerNinja54
Tue 11 Jan , 2022 16:12 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Guard/Interlock
Replies: 0
Views: 4885

Triac Guard/Interlock

Hi All, I need to cut down some material that is too long to allow the guard to close on my 1993 Triac. Is there a way to override the guard (…I know, I know!! :) ) It has the pneumatic system fitted but I can’t see a regular interlock key/lock anywhere?! If I can temp override the switch/signal, it...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 08 Nov , 2021 18:28 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Denford Triac Toolchanging Issue
Replies: 0
Views: 5068

Denford Triac Toolchanging Issue

Since having the machine, I've had a few issues, mostly now overcome thankfully! Something I did NOT have an issue with was the toolchanger... I had full funtionality, but the last couple of days has seen this go 'bad' and the drawbar doesnt seem to be unclamping when the atc raises the tool into th...
by GingerNinja54
Tue 26 Oct , 2021 20:27 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Comms dropping out
Replies: 3
Views: 5972

Re: Comms dropping out

What is the message you get when loosing connection? Have you checked your PC power saving settings? Make sure the USB is not going into power saving mode. I wasn’t aware of this, but found my laptop had the settings enabled so would have been powering down the USB port. https://www.windowscentral....
by GingerNinja54
Tue 26 Oct , 2021 18:35 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Comms dropping out
Replies: 3
Views: 5972

Re: Comms dropping out

Thanks Steve, I’ll take a look at pc settings. The pc is active when it drops out, though I’m not sure if there are any background settings for the USB ports specifically? I’ll take a look… The windows message is “USB device not recognised” The pop up within VR5 is “The Device driver call failed” To...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 25 Oct , 2021 22:09 pm
Forum: VR Milling - All Versions
Topic: Comms dropping out
Replies: 3
Views: 5972

Comms dropping out

Since purchasing my Triac, I’ve had a few issues around the spindle drive, etc though I’ve now resolved these. I’ve been checking all operations, referencing, tool changing etc and have been getting issues occasionally where the USB connection drops out. Whilst an issue with the Baldor board is poss...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 25 Oct , 2021 21:48 pm
Forum: Denford Classifieds
Topic: BT35 Toolholders
Replies: 8
Views: 9560

Re: BT35 Toolholders

Thanks all for replies… missed them, until now!

My Triac VMC is 100% a BT35, with a 6pos Atc.

Sweep - is your boring set for sale?
Nemo - any of your 30 holders for sale?
Interested in increasing my 5off stock of holders! :)
by GingerNinja54
Sun 24 Oct , 2021 21:05 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Issues)

Hi all - thanks for the help & support in identifying the issue with the spindle drive 👍🏻 I sent the drive to Sprint, who were super-helpful by the way, for investigation prior to repair or replacement. It proved not cost effective to repair and the 1600i was recommended as the replacement. A couple...
by GingerNinja54
Tue 05 Oct , 2021 21:13 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Issues)

Everything I’ve checked has been in line with electrical diagrams… not checked everything, but everything I have has been correct. Spindle activates with 51/53 removed. Disconnected 54 & 55 from Sprint and fitted a 10k linear potentiometer; Spindle fires up as machine boots up (incl. with SGR remove...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 04 Oct , 2021 21:36 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Issues)

Spent a short amount of time, doing some more investigation tonight… When booting up mill and spindle ramps up, SGR is NOT energised. With SGR removed , spindle still goes rogue and ramps up on its own! Removed #54 & #55 from green bar at lower end… With spindle stopped, 180mV across terminals. 176m...
by GingerNinja54
Thu 30 Sep , 2021 19:50 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Issues)

Update: With slider at TAC = spindle fires up to high revs and sometimes trips my supply RCD! If it doesn't trip the RCD, I can usually (not every time) start/stop the spindle in VR5, but not alter rpm. With slider at AVF = spindle fires up to lower revs (1k rpm?) then stops. I am not able to start/...
by GingerNinja54
Wed 29 Sep , 2021 20:41 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Won’t rotate)

Thanks for replies guys 👍🏻 (I’ve also got the thread running on the mycncuk forum…) I changed for a new 10A… Upon firing up the machine, the spindle ramps up to full revs and back down, to approx. 60-100revs, and stays there. I’d not commanded any rpm at this stage. Once I reference the axis, I can ...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 27 Sep , 2021 20:17 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Won’t rotate)

Found 10A fuse #F1 was blown. Swapped out and restarted machine. Spindle ramped up to high(ish) speed immediately (before even referencing the axis), at same time the fuse blew again. Any thoughts? *edit* rechecked and the fuse I replaced the 10A with was only 3.15A! Will get some more 10A and retry...
by GingerNinja54
Mon 27 Sep , 2021 9:42 am
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Won’t rotate)

If the ‘on’ LED isn’t illuminated, is it possible this is a power supply (to the sprint drive) issue, rather than an issue with the drive itself? The fuse on the drive is fine, but are there others ‘up stream’ that could be causing the issue? I found the attached ‘post-it’ in a manual that was suppl...
by GingerNinja54
Sun 26 Sep , 2021 21:34 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Won’t rotate)

Martin,
Neither of the red LEDs illuminate…
:(
by GingerNinja54
Fri 24 Sep , 2021 21:25 pm
Forum: Triac
Topic: Triac Spindle (Issues)
Replies: 17
Views: 18948

Re: Triac Spindle (Won’t rotate)

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Is it the LEDs at top left that you mean? Or somewhere else?
I’ve not had chance to fire up this week, but will try over wknd! :)
by GingerNinja54
Mon 20 Sep , 2021 20:30 pm
Forum: QuickCAM / LaserCAM 2D Design
Topic: QuickCAM License Cost
Replies: 7
Views: 9655

Re: QuickCAM License Cost

Thanks Martin, our posts crossed over I think!

I’ve started another, more appropriately located thread in the Machines > Triac section…
It’s ref a spindle issue I’m now facing…
Any suggestions on this, gratefully received!