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From contributor G:
The older machines have often been large stepper motors over servo motors. Not the most terrible thing, I believe they are probably fine, but might limit the top speed of the machine. If you don't know the difference, look at the knowledge base article I linked below. You might be fine with steppers (hey it's worked for eight years, right?), but you should know the difference.
From contributor J:
I purchased a 99 Camaster and upgraded the dos controller (Windows 98) to WinCNC operated with the Anaheim 1/2 steppers for about six months then upgraded the motors and drives as I wanted to do more 3-D work and the 1/2 steppers were not interested! I used the money from the side jobs to purchase a new three head X3 from them as well.
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From contributor H:
I would be more concerned about the physical condition of the machine then its upgrade ability. There is not necessarily a substantial need to run on more modern operating systems. A nearly ten year old machine could require some hands on repair work. You need to be comfortable with that, or able to afford service/repair costs.
From contributor V:
Actually I found the Toolpath software to do its job just fine. We did all our drawings in AutoCAD LT and then imported the .DXF's into toolpath and applied the tools and toolpaths. I will say it's no Mastercam (what I use now ) but for the five years I ran one at a sign shop it never let me down, and yes you can change the feed and speed on the fly.
From contributor R:
How do you change the feeds and speeds on the fly? The machines I have run have a rotary knobs (potentiometers) that you can adjust feeds and speeds 'while the machine is running'. Our AXYZ control box doesn't have that luxury. If there is a way to do it I would love to know.
From contributor V:
I agree it's not as sweet as some machines, but to adjust the spindle speed you just need to hit to up/down buttons on the inverter, you can do this on the fly, now for the feed speed, you can't quite do this on the 'fly' but you can just hit the pause and then change the feed speed and resume. For me once I figured my feeds and speeds I would just set them in the Toolpath software as most of the time I ran the spindle at 18,000 rpm and then just set my feed speeds in the software. If I wasn't quite happy with my feed choice while running it I just paused, reset my feed and restarted. Once you've mastered your feed and speed there is no real need to change it on the fly.
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I知 looking at a used 1999 AXYZ router. It has a 7 hp Perske spindle and Desouter drill. I would like to cut case parts, adjustables, etc. and drill shelf pins, guide and hinge plate holes. It comes with a 10 hp vacuum. I知 wondering about a software package to produce and any other advice to look out for.
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From contributor X:
Make sure you check if the router痴 operating software is compatible with new operating software such as XP and Vista. I was looking at buying a similar AXYZ router but was told that I would need to upgrade the control as the old one can only work with Windows 98 and there is no support for the older Toolpath software that is used to control these machines. The upgrade was around $3,000 depending on the options.
From contributor G:
The older machines have often been large stepper motors over servo motors. Not the most terrible thing, I believe they are probably fine, but might limit the top speed of the machine. If you don't know the difference, look at the knowledge base article I linked below. You might be fine with steppers (hey it's worked for eight years, right?), but you should know the difference.
Servo vs. stepper motors
From contributor J:
I purchased a 99 Camaster and upgraded the dos controller (Windows 98) to WinCNC operated with the Anaheim 1/2 steppers for about six months then upgraded the motors and drives as I wanted to do more 3-D work and the 1/2 steppers were not interested! I used the money from the side jobs to purchase a new three head X3 from them as well.
Click here for higher quality, full size image
From contributor H:
I would be more concerned about the physical condition of the machine then its upgrade ability. There is not necessarily a substantial need to run on more modern operating systems. A nearly ten year old machine could require some hands on repair work. You need to be comfortable with that, or able to afford service/repair costs.
From contributor V:
Actually I found the Toolpath software to do its job just fine. We did all our drawings in AutoCAD LT and then imported the .DXF's into toolpath and applied the tools and toolpaths. I will say it's no Mastercam (what I use now ) but for the five years I ran one at a sign shop it never let me down, and yes you can change the feed and speed on the fly.
From contributor R:
How do you change the feeds and speeds on the fly? The machines I have run have a rotary knobs (potentiometers) that you can adjust feeds and speeds 'while the machine is running'. Our AXYZ control box doesn't have that luxury. If there is a way to do it I would love to know.
From contributor V:
I agree it's not as sweet as some machines, but to adjust the spindle speed you just need to hit to up/down buttons on the inverter, you can do this on the fly, now for the feed speed, you can't quite do this on the 'fly' but you can just hit the pause and then change the feed speed and resume. For me once I figured my feeds and speeds I would just set them in the Toolpath software as most of the time I ran the spindle at 18,000 rpm and then just set my feed speeds in the software. If I wasn't quite happy with my feed choice while running it I just paused, reset my feed and restarted. Once you've mastered your feed and speed there is no real need to change it on the fly.
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Presentation on theme: 'Axyz ToolPath Software Introduction'— Presentation transcript:
1 Axyz ToolPath Software Introduction
Address Plate #1
2 Open ToolPath for Windows from the program menu.
At the prompt screen select your .DXF file. Be sure the “File of Type” is set to “DFX Files(*.dxf)”.At the “Available Machines” prompt select “OK” (there are no machines currently available).
3 Your .DXF file should appear on the screen.
The yellow dotted line represents the extents where the cutter will travel.Blue lines represent a counterclockwise movement on a closed geometric shape.Red lines represent a clockwise movement on a closed geometric shape.Green lines represent open shapes (lines, arcs & points).“X” marks indicate points or extremely short line or arc segments.
4 Select “Layout” from the main menu.
Verify that the size (scale) of your project is correct by checking the height and width indicated in the Origin section.The software will automatically determine the material size based on the perimeter of your .DXF drawing.If the data is correct, select “OK”.If not, check the scale of your original drawing. Be sure to set the scale to “1:1”, recreate the .DXF file and import it again into ToolPath.
5 Select “Analysis” from the main menu.
Selections made in this menu will allow the software to make adjustments to the .DXF file to make the most accurate and efficient cutting paths.In the “Cutting Errors” area, “Open Shapes” indicates the number of lines, arcs and points not associated with closed geometric shapes. There is typically no need to make any changes here.By clicking on the radio buttons for “Duplicate Shapes”, “Direction Errors” & “Sequence Errors” the appropriate actions will be created in the program.The last 3 buttons must always be set to “zero”.After making selections, select “OK”.
6 Select “Groups” from the main menu.
Selections made in this menu will allow the software to set different cutting activities for each geometric shape selected from the .DXF data.Select “Move to Group” from the menu.
7 Select/highlight all of the geometric shapes to be placed into the first group.
(for this example it is the letters & numbers)It may be hard to see, but each selected item should appear slightly brighter.Select “To Group” from the menu.
8 Select “Blue” from the prompt box.
Selected items will now be able to be controlled separately from all others.
9 Set all other groups needed by using the same process for each distinct cutting process needed. (for this example, select green for the circles and yellow for the filleted rectangle).Leave the material perimeter in the “White” group.Select “Main Menu” to return.
10 The colors on the screen will return to their original form indicating direction, etc. This is normal!
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11 Select “Output” from the main menu.
The Output menu will allow each group to then have specified machine tasks applied to it.
12 Set the items as indicated below for this exercise (Address Plate #1).
Select “Save Ready File” to save the program for running on the router.The .DXF file will now be saved as a .RDY file.You are now ready to cut the part out. Select “OK” .
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13 Exit the ToolPath software by closing the software with the “X” located in the upper right hand side of the screen.Select “Yes” at the “Quit Toolpath” prompt.
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