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Line 73: − − The head has some unexpected noise. Not from the motor, probably from the Reeves drive. The Reeves drive needs to be adjusted/rebuilt. New bushing suggested − − Oil line needs to be replaced. − − Motors need to be remounted. − − X Axis Table needs to be remounted. − − X, Y and Z limit switches need to be adjusted. − − Check the tension on the drive belts. Especially for the Y axis. − − Y axis ball screw cover is bent and not sliding properly. It should be removed and replaced (or bent straight). Removal is difficult because it is bent. This could require removing the table, which is heavy. Line 100:
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|model=Bridgeport Interact Series I CNC milling machine
|model=Bridgeport Interact Series I CNC milling machine
|arrived=2014
|arrived=2014
|doesitwork=no
|doesitwork=yes
|contact=Dean Anderson, Elizabeth Koprucki
|contact=Todd Allen, Abel Greenwald, Ryan Pierce
|where=Machine Shop
|where=Machine Shop
|certification=yes
|certification=yes
A working group was formed to update/complete remaining tasks and to get the machine operational. The group is open to anyone. Help with the continuing maintenance would be appreciated. Please check the google groups and/or calendar for upcoming meetings.
A working group was formed to update/complete remaining tasks and to get the machine operational. The group is open to anyone. Help with the continuing maintenance would be appreciated. Please check the google groups and/or calendar for upcoming meetings.
The group is currently composed of:
The group is currently composed of:
*Abel Greenwald
*Andrew Camardella
*Andrew Camardella
*Jeremy Bloyd Peshkin
*Jeremy Bloyd Peshkin
'''Mechanical'''
'''Mechanical'''
Check the BP maintenance manual for other adjustments that are required.
Check the BP maintenance manual for other adjustments that are required.
Set up the tool chain. Ryan has succeeded in hacking a custom post-processor for Aspire. He fixed the previous problem with arcs. However, it seems the machine slows down at the end of each G-code line, so designs consisting of lots of short line segments have a very low effective feed rate. We need to investigate other CAM packages, e.g. AutoDesk products.
Set up the tool chain. Ryan has succeeded in hacking a custom post-processor for Aspire. He fixed the previous problem with arcs. However, it seems the machine slows down at the end of each G-code line, so designs consisting of lots of short line segments have a very low effective feed rate. We need to investigate other CAM packages, e.g. AutoDesk products.
Fast moves can trip an adjustable current limit breaker, need to either adjust acceleration/speed parameters and/or the current limit.
'''Electrical'''
'''Electrical'''
== Closed Issues ==
== Closed Issues ==
The head has some unexpected noise. Not from the motor, probably from the Reeves drive. The Reeves drive needs to be adjusted/rebuilt. New bushing suggested
Oil line needs to be replaced.
Motors need to be remounted.
X Axis Table needs to be remounted.
X, Y and Z limit switches need to be adjusted.
Check the tension on the drive belts. Especially for the Y axis.
Y axis ball screw cover is bent and not sliding properly. It should be removed and replaced (or bent straight). Removal is difficult because it is bent. This could require removing the table, which is heavy.
CMOS memory is used to store the machine parameters. the AA batteries that keep the memory alive leaked and caused minor damage to the battery carrier. We cleaned up the carrier and replaced the batteries. The parameters have been reloaded.
CMOS memory is used to store the machine parameters. the AA batteries that keep the memory alive leaked and caused minor damage to the battery carrier. We cleaned up the carrier and replaced the batteries. The parameters have been reloaded.