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Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2

Posted by Shawncd
on 2004-06-06 20:50:58 UTC
Hi Bob,
Thanks for the reply. I will check into the Galil chips, sounds like an idea
worth checking into.
Did Galil send a schematic to aid in hook up?

Shawn



----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Muse" <mtebob1@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 06, 2004 8:13 PM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2


> Hi Shawn
> I used the standard release of cncpro, which I'm still using. I like it
> even though it's got a couple of "peculiarities". The board I built would
> work with any step and direction type software. The Galil chips used were
> GL-1200. They take step and direction input, along with the encoder
> feedback and output +/- 10 volts to an analog servo amp. They have a PID
> filter etc. I am very happy with the setup. The chips cost around $100
> each (need one per axis) plus a few other bits and pieces and the labor to
> build the board. May not be the most cost effective way to do this today.
>
> Bob
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Shawncd" <shawncd@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 7:25 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2
>
>
> > Hi Bob,
> > Did Yeager automation customize there software to work with Galil motion
> > control cards?
> >
> > Shawn
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Bob Muse" <mtebob1@...>
> > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 1:22 PM
> > Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2
> >
> >
> > > Hi Todd
> > >
> > > I had the same idea about 8 years ago. I had a cintimatic mill with
> > > hydraulic servos and a bad control. I retrofitted a PC using CNCPro
and
> a
> > > motion board with Galil chips. Spent a couple days building the
> > electronic
> > > interface and installing encoders and then watching the table try to
> leap
> > > off the ways!! I scrapped that idea and installed dc servo amps and
> > motors
> > > and it's been making chips ever since.
> > >
> > > There's a good reason why you seldom see a hydraulic servo on a
machine
> > tool
> > > any more. They were plagued with many problems. Of course, this is
> just
> > > my 2 cents worth.
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > > Bob
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Todd W. Syssa" <procisionengineering@...>
> > > To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> > > Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2004 12:01 PM
> > > Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2
> > >
> > >
> > > > Anyone out there ever control hydraulics with Mach 2
> > > > or other CNC PC based controller?
> > > >
> > > > I have a proportional hydraulic valve that uses 12 VDC
> > > > and varies fluid with current (.6-1.2 amps) as well as
> > > > an on off valve that uses 12 VDC to power the solenoid
> > > > for each direction.
> > > >
> > > > I also have a linear encoder attached to the carraige
> > > > of each slide and have gotten both encoders to work
> > > > with the Mach 2 demo. My question is about converting
> > > > the output used for a servo/stepper motor to making it
> > > > useful for turning on and off the hydrualic
> > > > cylinders...
> > > >
> > > > ...is modifying a servo amplifier a possibilty? Any
> > > > ideas would be helpful!
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Todd W
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
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Discussion Thread

Todd W. Syssa 2004-06-05 12:01:46 UTC controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Bob Muse 2004-06-05 13:24:03 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Todd W. Syssa 2004-06-05 14:17:44 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Shawncd 2004-06-05 19:25:48 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Jon Elson 2004-06-05 22:34:10 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Bob Muse 2004-06-06 20:15:08 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Bob Muse 2004-06-06 20:35:28 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Shawncd 2004-06-06 20:50:58 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Bob Muse 2004-06-06 20:57:51 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2 Shawncd 2004-06-06 21:00:46 UTC Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] controlling hydraulics with Mach 2