On 7/28/11, Dave <e...@dc9.tzo.com> wrote: > If it still runs, study the machine with the help of the operator if > possible. Operators are oftentimes a great source of information. Plus > if you get along with them well, > they will tend to help you out if they know that you want to help them > out. Oftentimes they will reveal quirks in the machine that you will need > to accommodate with the new system. > > The tool changer, gearbox and spindle will probably be your biggest > challenges. > > Are you tying into the existing motor/drives? > > Make sure you are clear on what they want and expect before you start > taking it apart. Misunderstandings can be expensive. > > If you don't have a detailed agreement, write one up and have them sign > it before any work starts. > > Also take lots of high resolution digital pictures before any work begins. > > What brand/model of machine you are looking at? > > Dave > > > 7/28/2011 8:25 AM, Viesturs Lācis wrote: >> Hello, gentlemen! >> >> I need to make an offer for retrofitting pretty big 3 axis milling >> machine with toolchanger and electronically controlled gearbox for >> changing spindle speed. >> I would like to ask, if anyone can share some source of reading about >> the whole process. I have done retrofit on my waterjet machine, so I >> have some experience, but I would like to see, how others are doing it >> so that I do not have to reinvent the wheel and do not repeat some >> childish mistakes. >> That machine is in working condition, and there is some documentation >> about it available (also some schemes of wiring, which I find the most >> important), so I suspect the most challenging part will be >> understanding it. >> Maybe there are some useful threads in mailing archives, where some >> basics have been discussed? >> >> Viesturs >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. >> Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. >> Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. >> http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey >> _______________________________________________ >> Emc-users mailing list >> Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >> https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >> >> > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Got Input? Slashdot Needs You. > Take our quick survey online. Come on, we don't ask for help often. > Plus, you'll get a chance to win $100 to spend on ThinkGeek. > http://p.sf.net/sfu/slashdot-survey > _______________________________________________ > Emc-users mailing list > Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users >
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