Re[2]: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Series 1 Bridegport CNC manuals?

Hello Jon,

JE> Les Newell wrote:

>>The machine is fitted with a Bijur automatic oiler. Do you know what
>>signals I need to send it to get it to operate? I assume it isn't just a
>>case of apply 110V and let it get on with it :-)
>>
>>

JE> If you set up a relay to turn the Gecko drive power on and off, you can also
JE> put the oiler on that. Or, you might hook it to the spindle relay. It
JE> might be
JE> best to have it start pumping immediately when you power up, so the table
JE> can be lubed while you are setting up. I think the oiler they put on the
JE> BOSS machines is designed to run all the time, and it strokes the
JE> oil pump every 30 minutes or so.

JE> Jon

My Bridgeport is wired so that the lube pump runs whenever the spindle motor is
running and it does stroke the pump every 30 minutes. I suppose the theory
behind that is if the spindle is not running, then the table is probably not
moving either. Seems to work as I have plenty of lube all over..


Best regards,
Larry mailto:lvanduyn@...