Add 5th axis output to a 4 axis post?

[DavidSV]

I have a solid 4 axis post that I have been using for years. I am planning on adding a 5th axis to one of my horizontal mills and was wondering if I could convert the post to output 5 axis movements, or will I need to get another post from my reseller? I am trying to avoid that for right now because I have tweaked my post a lot since I originally got it from them and I don't want to have to tweak another new post due to time constraints. I would just be using it for 3+2 outputs at the beginning and maybe after I get through these parts I can start with a new post, if its needed.

 

Thanks

[K2csq7]

I would just be using it for 3+2 outputs at the beginning

 

I have a 4 ax post that I added the lock/unlock codes & B0. (hardcoded to safe start lines) to......

Doesn't actually do anything except make sure B goes to zero in case the operator moves B & forgets to put it back.

 

If you want more than that.....

I would consider the price of a new post as a portion of the cost of the 5th axis...... JM2C