Trying to find a post for multiple spindle cnc mill

[RobQM]

Looking to see what is out there for multiple spindle machines. We are designing a 3 spindle head, where 2 of the spindles are adjustable.

All 3 spindles are mounted inline on one Y plate, but ballscrews drive the Left and Right spindles to accommodate different pitches while the centre spindle is fixed.

We're considering contracting a custom post but would like to know if something similar exists already.

 

Suggestions or questions are welcome.

[Guest]

A custom post is I believe your only solution.

 

Welcome to the forum, just an FYI, you might want to read the FAQ as well.

 

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Q. Does anyone have a post for a [insert machine or control name here]?

 

A. Ask this question as your first message here and you won't necessarily like the responses you receive. Look to your reseller to supply you with the proper post for your machine, or quote for the work that needs to be done.

 

If you have something and are looking for improvements, it's a reasonable request. Maybe tell us why the post you have needs improvement.

 

Perhaps try to participate a bit on the Forum before you go asking for something. Not unlike Habitat for Humanity, we value Sweat Equity here. Quid pro quo, Clarice.

 

You may also want to let everyone know your company name so that your Hotmail or Yahoo email account doesn't give everyone the impression that you aren't a licensed Mastercam user.

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FAQ

[RobQM]

Thanks John. My Mastercam contact hasn't called back so I thought I'd search the forums.

We're and OEM and still in the R&D stages of picking motors and controller, so I can't be too definitive on the project. Fanuc 31i-MB or Siemens 840D

I'm new to Mastercam, but I suppose I'll have to invest in a little patience and wait for my rep to call back.

[TK-32™]

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[ 06-15-2010, 11:57 PM: Message edited by: TK-421 ]

[Ron Branch @ Verisurf]

I have seen some really wild machines, but what you are talking about would be 1000% custom no doubt about it.

 

HTH

[RobQM]

Ya, I thought as much, Thanks. We know the post can be written as we already have a post for another multi spindle configuration, but the sorting algorithms for efficiency are so different we might as well start from scratch.

 

Thanks guys.