Hallo,
I saw a latest video, where a hand editing of G-Code is shown. I want to ask you, how I have to do it?
I can edit it only in NotePad, but it is .txt format. XWinder works with .x2d format.
Thanks
Read more…2-axis model 2X-23 never used. Bought in 2016 for a prototype project but it took a different direction. Added mini lathe chucks for use with bar stock, tubing or gun barrels. Still has original chuck plates. Comes with two 4lb creel of carbon 6k tow
Read more…I have installed this system new . 4 Axis . Error showing Error One or more Control Board not attached . Check USB CONNECTION . I am using the PC we received along with the C Winder . Can some one help ..
Read more…hey! i am an undergraduate student currently working on x-winder software and i have no idea how should start using or from where should i learn it, if there is anyone who could guide me. please!
Read more…I can't get the mandrel to rotate anti-clockwise. Have tried M3 and M5 and also a S-70, none seem to work. M3 still did clockwise, M4 does clockwise, M5 stops the wind, M2 isn't recognised.
Any help please, have changed my head setup and would prefer
Read more…Hello all,
after many trials, we still have problems with fibre slippage on left end but right end works perfectly.
For various winds the fibre aligns excentrical on the DH roller during the linear pass to left end. An additional tool before the roller
Read more…Hey guys, we tested out a few new mods to our machine, and had some great success with our last wind.We removed the plate/roller/lucky band squeege system as it was proving inconsistant.We made a new bracket for the squeege roller, out of two 90 alum
Read more…Hey guys,
I am currently working with the 4X-23 at my university. i have encountered the following problem:
While performing a winding process (during the carriage linear axis is traversed), the DH linear ax
Read more…Greetings,
We are a group of undergraduate students who are currently working on the winding of a pressure vessel. We have successfully assembled the machine and calibrated it to account for any offsets. During our initial tests using the trace functi
Hi everyone,
I am using the XWinder for more then 2 years and I am actually facing a big problem...
Last summer I have done the update of the software from the version 16 to the version 22 and the programm I was operating stopped functionning correct
Read more…I am having an issue with the carrege stopping when it hits the limit switch. When I tell the program to find the stops, it works. But when I run the program to wind it moves to the stop and stops... then it decides it needs to start going agin and s
Read more…We are working with a 4-axis x-winder in 2X mode. We have successfully wound a 3.5-inch mandrel many times however are now struggling to wind a ~12-inch mandrel (we have the 16" expansion kit). The software claims to be 100% done with the wind but in
Read more…Probably a simple problem, but I can't find a solution to it...
I have trouble setting up the correct mandrel drive in the executor. My setup is a left-hand drive, but for some reason I can't switch it in the settings. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks fo
Read more…Hello,We are running through getting our university's XWinder repaired and recalibrated and have run into a snag with the DH Rotary not being horizontal after zeroing. When we home the machine, the Rotary axis rotates until the limit switch is hit, t
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I am almost finished assembling my 2 Axis machine and am having issues with the powered USB hub being recognized by my laptop. I am running Windows 10 Home on a HP Stream laptop.
When I run the Executor I get a popup saying the USB hub is not recog
Read more…Hi all,
We have start working recently with our new X-Winder 4-Axis Model 4X-23. We are trying to manufacture next configurartion:
The machine looks run OK during "Home", "Manual" and "Trace" functions.
But, when we run "Build" function process stops at
Read more…We are having trouble getting any sort of response from the motors in the 4-Axis Model 4X-23 Winder, such as the ones that move the mandrel and the carriage. When connecting our computer to the USB hub that houses the connections to the control board
Read more…I am new to the x winder. After a few hickups, I completed some good 2 axis winds in 3 axis mode. My question is on the subject of winding torque... How do i know if i need more torque or less torque on a particular motor? Do i increase torque for la
Read more…We're attempting to do a 4 axis wind with this setup
Based on my understanding of the software, the winding path should be from 3.75 inches from the inside of the post to 15 inches. Instead the winder is moving from approximately 10 inches to 21 inche
