Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] GE 550 Control

Hello Doug,
If the control did that little work possibly you will first have to
cange the memory back up bateries and all working parameters will be
lost. Ashuring you have no current failure You can do with out the
bateries for a test. But first before putting in any MDI or Gcode
movement put in the necesary tool off sets. If not the Z axis will jam
right into the table or upwards.
You may give it a shot for test, but I am sure you will kick out the
control VERY fast. Specially because of the fanzy calibration procedure
every 3 month.
Make squares with round corners if calibration is wrong you get over the
diagonal open round edges and the other both very sharp.
Have fun and luck
Sven Peter


Doug Harrison wrote:

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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Sven Peter <peteryco@...>
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> > I may add that the GE550 Control is extremely effected by standing shut
> > off, Humidity, dirt in the switches and voltage surges. It sucks more
> > current than the spindle itself. I would not any more hastle with
> > it.
>
> I just acquired a Hardinge HNC with a 550 control. It came out of a
> university with about 50 hours on it. Perhaps I should not waste my time
> with the control and instead put something else on it.
>
> Has anyone used the Ahha lathe package? The folks at Ahha think it's great,
> but then Microkinetics thought their controller was great too. Once burned,
> twice shy.
>
> Doug
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