Hey all.
I have a Makino sp43, have been running it for several years, purchased used.
I have had little problems when it comes to machining with this machine until now. Two problems:
1.) Tapers have suddenly become slightly inaccurate. Seems like I need to adjust the "Z" of the machine or something similar. I have no idea how to adjust z axis or table height in this machine. I do not have a jig and the machine has been extremely accurate up until now. I can only relate to Charmilles which I have been running for 25 years where the machine Z is automatically picked up in a jig by the machine doing a routine of touches at a specified angle/taper. Anything like this for my sp43?
2.) Well, slow. Can't get the machine to cut at an appropriate speed. In the past as contacts wear, I rotate and clean and that pretty much takes care of it. Now, wire breaks occur on the most conservative of push and speeds are probably in the 50% range. Wondering if power cables need to be looked at or?
TIA
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Matt
I have a Makino sp43, have been running it for several years, purchased used.
I have had little problems when it comes to machining with this machine until now. Two problems:
1.) Tapers have suddenly become slightly inaccurate. Seems like I need to adjust the "Z" of the machine or something similar. I have no idea how to adjust z axis or table height in this machine. I do not have a jig and the machine has been extremely accurate up until now. I can only relate to Charmilles which I have been running for 25 years where the machine Z is automatically picked up in a jig by the machine doing a routine of touches at a specified angle/taper. Anything like this for my sp43?
2.) Well, slow. Can't get the machine to cut at an appropriate speed. In the past as contacts wear, I rotate and clean and that pretty much takes care of it. Now, wire breaks occur on the most conservative of push and speeds are probably in the 50% range. Wondering if power cables need to be looked at or?
TIA
'
Matt