Re: Mach 2 configuration ?????

The Taig leadscrews are 20 threads per inch, or 0.050" crest to crest.

John S.


--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "davincitiger" <davinci@s...>
wrote:

> Hello.
>
> Id like to ask a few questions about configuring mach 2 software
> with my hardware.
>
> I bought a TAIG CNC ready mill ( mm version )wich i converted to

CNC

> based on the xylotex driver and some MAE motors.
>
> Now, i have non experience what so ever with these technical things
> so im having allot of difficulties conf. the mechanical drive,

steps

> per revolution etc.Im following the PDF manual for mach 2 and if

any

> one has it avalible its chapter 5.6.1 through 5.6.1.4
>
> Mostly its based on inch calculations when i have the mm version.
> There is some mm examples but then it involves tooth pulley? im
> totaly confused. I have mounted my motors directly with the TAIG

CNC

> couplings to the lead screw so i can rely on those calculations
> either.
>
> And i seem to have to know the pitch of the leadscrew crest to
> crest. I have no means to measure this and ist not in any of the

doc

> i got from TAIG.
>
> So if any one has some good tips hints or formulas to calculate
> these things or any info at all that i would have to think of ehen
> conf these these things, id be very happy to get some help.
>
> Regards
> Jimmy P
> Sweden