Re: Limit and Homing switches Over 2200 members today

Do your encoders have an index channel? You could use this signal in
conjuncton with cheaper switches, or optical sensors to get better
repeatability.
Dean
plaza.powersurfr.com/deanc

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., wanliker@a... wrote:
> I am converting an EMCO COMPACT 5PC lathe to more modern drives,
G-320, with
> servos, instead of the old steppers.
> I have now come to the part where i have to think about Limit, and Home
> switches.
> Has anyone on the list got the answers to what I should use. This
is a 5 x
> 12 lathe so something bit would be very hard to mount and use.
>
> So any suggestions, and part numbers would be welcome, with the
emphasis on
> small, being a high priority.
>
> I have noticed on several surplus, (not lathes,) that they are using
optical
> switches, any comment on repeatability and how to tie them into the
system?
>
> Help,
> bill