RE: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Pneumatics on my spindle question

Jeff!
one is the brake
the other should be the air motor
that drives the speed change device
Hank

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> Its probably a mechanical safety so if the spindle is actuated
> electrically
> it wont turn while you change a tool.
>
> Paul
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> > I'm working on a Bridgeport 2J converting it from NC to CNC.
> > It has a pneumatic cylinder on the brake and another on what I think
> > is the spindle lock. The wiring goes to 4 relays and there are some
> > spindle control toggle switches on the Z axis motor mount. Does
> > anyone know what his is for (before I hack into it)? The nearest I
> > can come up with is maybe its a fast tool change, but I don't see how
> > the drawbar is disengaged.
> >
> > Also, has anyone tried to rig a Microswitch based joystick (Wico
> > arcade game type), and other puch button controls, to the switch
> > contacts of a PC keyboard to mimic the hotkeys?
> >
> > Thanks and regards,
> > Jeff
> >
> >
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