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Backlash in RapidPath

CNC Controls 2000 Series

There are two parameters that affect backlash compensation behavior, the amount and the rate. The...

Updated 3 years ago by Joel Eland

Calibrating CTB Encoder

Motors, Drives and VFD's Drives (Servo) - MachMotion Servo (CTB)

Setup Motor setup: Input the motor parameters into the drive according to the motor nameplate...

Updated 3 years ago by Carl

Yaskawa Modbus VFD Using Inputs for General Use

Motors, Drives and VFD's VFD - Yaskawa

  In the VFD we need to set parameters H1-01 to H1-06 to 000F to make them not used in the drive...

Updated 3 years ago by Andy

Alexsys V4 Mill Operator Manual

Software Conversational Programming

Overview  ALEXSYS is a programming system for CNC machining centers. That combines features of...

Updated 3 years ago by Joel Eland

CTB Drive Battery

Motors, Drives and VFD's Drives (Servo) - MachMotion Servo (CTB)

The following part can easily be found on Amazon.com and is a direct replacement for the absolute...

Updated 3 years ago by Aaron Hopgood

Yaskawa Analog Monitor Output

Motors, Drives and VFD's Drives (Servo) - Yaskawa

Sigma 7 Pulse and Direction Drive Wiring Wire the analog input to the analog monitors on CN5.  ...

Updated 3 years ago by Zion DiGennaro

Apollo III User Manual - Mach3

Motion Controllers and Breakout Boards Apollo III

WARNING!  Improper installation of this motion controller can cause DEATH, INJURY or serious ...

Alexsys V4 Turn Operator Manual

Software Conversational Programming

Overview  ALEXSYS is a programming system for CNC turning centers that combines features of CA...

Alexsys V2 Operator Manual

Software Conversational Programming

1. Overview  ALEXSYS is a programming system for CNC machining centers. That combines features...

Tool Setter Video

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Here is a great video resource on using an automatic or manual tool setter in Mach4. This video s...

Starting Mach4 With Command Line Parameters

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Modifying the Mach4 shortcut Right click on the Icon used to open Mach4 and select Properties. ...

How to Turn Off Home In Place - Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Home in place is a feature that allows axes to home in their current position. This is usually us...

Mach4 Axis Motor Calibration

Software Mach4 - In Depth

If your machine is moving incorrect commanded distances, it might be a matter of being calibrated...

Mach4 Plasma Target or Sampled

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Getting torch height control (THC) to work properly in Mach4 Plasma screen: When running target ...

Plasma Laser Alignment Offsets Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

The laser alignment is set by tool offsets. This is in the tool table and down at the bottom.  Yo...

Machine Slams on Stop Command-Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

If you do a stop and it stops instantly and is hard on the machine, you can turn it into a contro...

Open G-Code in Command Prompt - Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Command Lines to Open and Close a G-Code File in Mach4: Open:C:\Mach4\tools\MachUtil\MachUtil.ex...

Update Mach4 without internet to control

Software Mach4 - In Depth

To update Mach4 software without internet to the control you can do so by completing the followin...

Enable Slave Axis in Mach4

Software Mach4 - In Depth

There are 2 configuration options: Homing with Home/Limit switch on the Master: First: In the M...

Setting Spindle RPM (Mach4)

Software Mach4 - In Depth

Problem: Not going the correct RPM? Is the spindle encoder configured correctly? Option 1 ...