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Starting Mach4 With Command Line Parameters
Modifying the Mach4 shortcut Right click on the Icon used to open Mach4 and select Properties. Change the target line and add the appropriate properties. List of optional parameters Parameter Type Description /d debug Turn on debugging...
Yaskawa Fully Closed Loop Control Control (Dual Loop, Glass Scale, External Encoder)
Excel calculator MachMotion Technical Support: See this page with these documents attached if you are not able to access the server. Always use the versions from the server when possible to guarantee the most recent versions.Yaskawa Fully Closed Loop documen...
Spindle Speed Variation SSV
M38 / M39 Spindle Speed Variation On/Off Spindle Speed Variation (SSV) allows the operator to specify a range within which the spindle speed continuously varies. This is helpful in suppressing tool chatter, which can lead to an undesirable part finish and/or ...
Yaskawa Modbus VFD Using Inputs for General Use
In the VFD we need to set parameters H1-01 to H1-06 to 000F to make them not used in the drive so we can monitor them. Reboot the VFD after changing the H1 parameters Next in Mach we need to add a new Modbus function under the Yaskawa-V1000-MON-x connec...
Enable or Disable Encoder Feedback
Open the RapidPath Motion Controller Configuration dialog and select the drive you want to modify. Then select the Drive Parameters tab at the bottom of the page. Find the parameter named Drive_Working_Settings and modify the HEX number on the Edited Value...
Calculate Number Of Motor Poles
To calculate the number of motor poles we need the motors max Hz and RPM. The formula is (120 * Max Hz) / Max RPM. The formula is: (120 * Max Hz) / Max RPM. For example:Motor Max Hz = 300Motor Max RPM = 17400 Example: (120 * 300) / 17400 = 2.068 when rou...
Carousel Style Tool Changer
Overview The MachMotion control has built in support for Carousel Tool Changers. It works by taking user defined positions and a pre-programmed tool changing sequence and combining them into a tool change routine. Common place safety checks are built in. Th...
Mach Controlled Fixed Memory Auto Tool Changers
Overview The Carousel and Winrack tool changers work off of MachMotion Parameters and an Excel file that can be configured different ways to set all the positions needed for the tool change. Carousel Style Tool Changer Winerack Style Tool Changer
HITACHI P1 VFD Installation
Here is a manual listing all parameters https://ebook.hitachi-ies.co.jp/sm-e273/book/#target/page_no=36 VFD Control Type There are 3 different ways a Hitachi VFD may be connected to MachMotion control: Ethercat, TCP Modbus, or Hardwired. Use the foll...
Updating EtherCAT Firmware on Yaskawa Drive
Download the attached firmware files and the manual for TwinCAT. The manual was written for the full version of TwinCAT but will be mostly correct for using the EtherCATCfg.exe Open "EtherCATCfg.exe" from the desktop under "MachMotion Programs and...
2000 Series Centerless Grinder Programming Manual
Grind Cycles G241 In-Feed Grind Cycle Move the selected grinding axis through a series of moves and then Sparkout and retract. Feed move to "Rapid End Position" at "Rapid Feedrate" Feed move to "Coarse End Position" at "Coarse Feedrate" Feed move to "Me...
MachMotion Parameters
Parameters Parameters are where many of the features and machine functions are setup. There are many common parameters that are the same across all machine types, but each machine type can have additional parameters for machine specific settings. Viewing an...
Yaskawa Absolute Encoders with Apollo III
Yaskawa Absolute Encoder feature allows the Apollo III to read the encoder position without the need for homing. When the CNC control software starts the software will read the encoder positions from the servo drives and update the internal positions from 0 t...
2000 Series Dual Table
Dual Table Dual Table is a feature that can used on machines with an overhead axis that normally holds the spindle and Z axis. The machines have the capability to run a program on ether table or link both tables together to make one large table. There is a s...
2000 Series Lathe Operating Manual
Introduction This manual gives the process for basic operation of a using the Lathe MachMotion control. The screen is shown below, followed by a brief summary of the different features of the screen. The number shown in the screenshot refers to a brief desc...
Alexsys V4 Turn Operator Manual
Overview ALEXSYS is a programming system for CNC turning centers that combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming. It is not necessary to be experienced with CAD/CAM systems to use this software. The lathe...
Alexsys V4 Mill Operator Manual
Overview ALEXSYS is a programming system for CNC machining centers. That combines features of CAD / CAM systems with typical features of conversational programming. It is not necessary to be experienced with CAD/CAM systems to use this software. Alexsy...
2000 Series Surface Grinder Programming Manual
Grind Cycles G180 End of Grinding Cycle G181 Reciprocation Without Cross Pick or Plunge Parameters: X - X Positive Stroke PositionU - X Negative Stroke PositionF - X FeedrateD - Dress Program NumberK - Optional pause at Positive, millisecondsR - Optional p...
2000 Series Universal Cylindrical Grinder Operating Manual
Introduction The 2000 Series Universal Cylindrical Grinder control is a two-axis CNC system for OD/ID grinders. The system includes standard dressing and grinding macros for common straight, tapered and profile geometries with a more simplified G code pr...
Mach4 Logging and Log File
To access the Mach Logging select diagnostics and then Logging... From this window we can Pin the window to stay on top or Start, Pause, Write log to disk or Clear the file written to the disk. You can also clear the log in the current dialog or save the c...