Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mach 2 Lathe - Emco Compact 5

The once per rev count should work. If you used the multiple counts per rev
section you would need to make one of the slots 2x the size of the others
for so that the software can determine the start of a revolution.

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From: "onecooltoolfool" <joevicar3@...>
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Sent: Sunday, May 02, 2004 7:09 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mach 2 Lathe - Emco Compact 5


> Does anyone actually have Mach 2 running a lathe with the threading
> working?
>
> I have an Emco compact 5, can I use the stock spindle encoder as it
> is or do I need some different style of encoder?
>
> The Emco spindle encoder is basically a 5"(sppx.)metal disk with
> perforations running between an optical interrupt switch. There are
> two optical switches, one has many counts per rev and the other
> counts once per rev. There are only 4 conductors for the two
> switches I assume they share a common power and ground and the other
> two are the "count" signal from each.
>
> Anyone know the specs on this EMCO spindle encoder. Would save me
> lots of time if I can use the stock arrangement.
>
> Thanks, Joe V.
>
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