SeymourDumore
Diamond
- Joined
- Aug 2, 2005
- Location
- CT
Ok guys, here is a likely simple question.
Problem:
I have a fixture to hold 8 parts that are just saw cut on both ends which are then machined clean.
The fixture holds the parts front to back, but I cannot use a fixed stop on the side as it would be mowed off by the endmill.
So, I've made up a removable block with setscrews to align the part, clamp and then remove the block.
Well, you've guessed it, the guy ( henceforth be called Schmuck ) forgets to remove the block ( for the 3rd time now ) and it is properly destroyed.
So, I am thinking that I'd like to make a small holder with a limit switch and mount it to the side of the cabinet.
When the parts are loaded, the block must be inserted into this holder to close the limit switch, which in turn allows the program to be started.
To do that, I'd start the program with an M21 on the first block, so nothing happens until the block is in it's proper place ( and not in the machine )
Now the question:
Without the spare M function option, doesn't all Haas machines come with one single MF-In capability?
I was under the impression that they all have it.
My Minimill has a 4 pin round socket on the cabinet labelled M-Function, so I'll be OK on that machine, but what about the others?
I have a VF4 with the old ( '06) control, have a VF4 with the Next-Gen and would like to install this on them as well.
Isn't there a connector on the I/O board where I could wire the switch into?
I don't need the relay output as I'm not signaling anything, just need the machine to halt execution until the external switch is made.
Thanks
Problem:
I have a fixture to hold 8 parts that are just saw cut on both ends which are then machined clean.
The fixture holds the parts front to back, but I cannot use a fixed stop on the side as it would be mowed off by the endmill.
So, I've made up a removable block with setscrews to align the part, clamp and then remove the block.
Well, you've guessed it, the guy ( henceforth be called Schmuck ) forgets to remove the block ( for the 3rd time now ) and it is properly destroyed.
So, I am thinking that I'd like to make a small holder with a limit switch and mount it to the side of the cabinet.
When the parts are loaded, the block must be inserted into this holder to close the limit switch, which in turn allows the program to be started.
To do that, I'd start the program with an M21 on the first block, so nothing happens until the block is in it's proper place ( and not in the machine )
Now the question:
Without the spare M function option, doesn't all Haas machines come with one single MF-In capability?
I was under the impression that they all have it.
My Minimill has a 4 pin round socket on the cabinet labelled M-Function, so I'll be OK on that machine, but what about the others?
I have a VF4 with the old ( '06) control, have a VF4 with the Next-Gen and would like to install this on them as well.
Isn't there a connector on the I/O board where I could wire the switch into?
I don't need the relay output as I'm not signaling anything, just need the machine to halt execution until the external switch is made.
Thanks