Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Is it possible to change the BP motor to eliminate shifting?

Excuse my $0.02 worth but a Rotary Actuator will index exactly 180 Deg.
when energized. While most are very powerful the force may be reduced by
lowering the air pressure. I use these in several applications requiring
rotary motion.

gary

Keith Clark wrote:

>Thanks Jon, I am installing a VFD and would like to figure out how to
>use pneumatic cylinders to shift. Do you know of this being done on
>the BP since the shift requires a 180 degree throw of the lever? I
>think someone suggested using a stepper motor to turn the shift...
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>Keith
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>>If you have a VFD, use the "jog" function and pneumatic cylinders to
>>operate the shift handle.
>>I use a VFD on my lathe, and the VFD's jog function works great for
>>shifting.
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>>Jon
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