Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Spindle Start Delay - Do I need to build one in???

oldpayphones wrote:

>Hello,
>I am still trying to figure out the control systems for my new(old)
>Bridgeport Series 2 control retrofit and I was wondering if i need to
>build in some kind of time delay for the spindle. The reason I ask is
>that the 4J head has an air actuated brake and I was wondering if I
>need to release the brake and give it time (a second or so) to release
>before I start the spindle. I can put in a time delay ice cube if this
>is necessary. Since the machine was DOA I am not sure how the original
>controls were set up. Any help and guidance on this would be much
>appreciated.
>
>

EMC has all this built into the bridgeportio module. The delay times
are defined
in the .ini file. If you are using Machx, I think it provides the same
functionality.

Jon