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Denford Cyclone problems

Post by philog4559 » Fri 08 Apr , 2011 11:50 am

Hi,

New to site and very new to CNC work. I have just picked up a Denford (Harrison) TU150U machine and I can't seem to get a programme to work on it. I have managed to get the TU150 software to run from the 1.4 floppy and I have managed to get the chuck turning manually and the tool changer moving in the X and Y axis but also can't get the tool changer to turn. I am a complete novice and would appreciate any simple step by step help.

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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by Denford Admin » Fri 08 Apr , 2011 16:20 pm

These might help:
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=1919
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by dru1960 » Mon 09 May , 2011 20:41 pm

Continuing Phil's query(he's my H.O.D) we are still continuing to have problems with the turret not rotating, we did find the gearbox seized up with old grease and other contaminates. We rebuilt the gearbox and reconnected it to the machine but, yet again no joy. Has anybody got the electrical schematics and the drawings for a DM8 tool turret and gearbox. We have the original manual for the machine but this only shows the connections in the control box.
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by Denford Admin » Tue 10 May , 2011 9:45 am

This is all I could find:
Mirac PC 1993 DMT 8ST Toolpost:
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=1513

This has DM8 electrical drawings in it:
viewtopic.php?f=15&t=2508

DM8 Turret drawing:
viewtopic.php?f=40&t=157
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by dru1960 » Fri 30 Sep , 2011 15:29 pm

Thanks for the info Admin. We may have determined the root of the problem as the rotary switch..... Slight problem no matter what method of searching can we find the right replacement. Any ideas? Do you have some secreted away in a box in a dark recess somewhere? I would appreciate any info....
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by bradders » Tue 04 Oct , 2011 9:19 am

Can you post pictures of the faulty switch
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by jaycnc » Fri 30 Mar , 2012 17:07 pm

The rotary switch is diectly available from Baruffauldi but they aint cheap as iv got 2 sat on my desk now.
Before you buy a switch are you 100% sure it is the rotary switch in the back because if your not then dont foegt that these turrets are phase to phase so it wont rotate if you have the phases switched over in the wrong order?
Simple fix is to switch one of the main power phases to the machine and make all fans are blowing or pulling air in the right direction when switched on then try the turret. :)
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by Martin » Fri 30 Mar , 2012 23:15 pm

I belive this is a DM8 toolpost & not a Barrufaldi so I can't see why they would have the switch in stock.

The Denford part number was BI00425C ROTARY SWITCH

I will check on Monday if we have any in stock
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by dru1960 » Mon 02 Apr , 2012 11:35 am

Thanks Guys for all the help.

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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by Martin » Mon 02 Apr , 2012 22:27 pm

I could not see any in stock.
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by dru1960 » Tue 03 Apr , 2012 14:48 pm

Thanks for looking Martin. Have done some searching online and have found 1 source in the US, looks like the only supplier left.

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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by Denford Admin » Tue 03 Apr , 2012 16:58 pm

If it helps this is what I found in the old order books:
BI00425C - ROTARY SWITCH G/HILL
Supplied by:
EAO LTD
HIGHLAND HOUSE
ALBERT DRIVE
BURGESS HILL
WEST SUSSEX
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Re: Denford Cyclone problems

Post by dru1960 » Tue 08 May , 2012 8:55 am

Thanks for the info, contacted them but, they were as much use as a rubber crutch. The only thing they did was send a link to the grayhill website.(not as though this hadn't been my first port of call)........ I will continue to look for the original switch or try and find an equivelent one..... Once again thanks for your help.

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