oval tubing
if I'm wrapping a oval shaped mandrel thats about 80mm by 30mm what do i set at the mandrel size in the software? 80mm? or do i have to calculate the circumference?
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limit switch issue
when i begin my winding (2x) the carriage will go to the limit switch and then begin the next process but when it comes back it will hit the limit switch hard and just bang against it. i have tried messing with the z offset value but it keeps doing i
Read more…Random Delivery Head Fault
Hi,
Has anyone else encountered an error with the delivery head were at a random point in a wind sequence it will just ram the payout eye into the mandrel and drag it along to the end of carriage axis? I have checked the g-code and cant find any error
Read more…Parameter A in the G code
Hello.
Explain what the parameter A means in each frame of the G code please.
G1 F4,00 Z21,35 S10,25 C112,81 A187,02 [MOVE LEFT END]
G2 K40,00 F0,37 Z23,74 E2,17 Y0,12 R1,25 B42,65 U1,22 V2,39 H21,35 W0,12 S6,00 C163,00 A350,02 [CW ELLIPSE AT LEFT END]
resin batch modification
I also made this roller with teflon stock. It's kept in place with two aluminum angles with pins as axle so it rolls better.
Read more…some improvements
I made this roller gluing two concave rollers and washers. This helps keeping the filament centered. I was having issues with the filament slipping out of the flat roller and getting stuck in the side.
I'm thinking on buying a 3D printer and making
Read more…2 Axis transiton at the ends
Hi there
I was wondering if it is possible to adjust the transition speed at the ends of the winding. As the ends tend to slip I am thinking a slower Transition from 45 to 90 degrees at the ends may improve this problem.
Any thoughts on that?
Read more…C or DHR too slow for G3 or G6 error
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Trying to get my 4 axis to do a test part and I keep getting various too slow errors at the ends. I've tried slowing things down, splitting the USB hubs so they aren't daisy chained and a different PC. Nothing seems to consistently fix it. Has
Read more…Pins at the ends of mandrel
Hi guys, we just got our X-Winder (Prague) and have the same issue as many - tow is slipping at the ends of mandrel even with maximum rotation of 230 degrees. We were thinking of adding plate of same diameter as mandrel with pins at both ends of mand
Read more…Issues with 4th axis
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i just assambled the Xwinder and startet runnig some tests.
Now there are some issues with die DHR axis. Firstly on the drawings tabbed ring for locating the axis seems to be at a 45° angl towards the roller which isn't possible if the holes a
Read more…Almost up and running!
Hello all.
I recently received my 4 Axis machine and am eager to get going with it. I have it set up on 12' long bars and have a few questions from the community.
1. I have noticed that my set up has a decent amount of torsional flex and sag. I will
Read more…curved mandrels and other non symmetrical forms etc
Hello to all of you equally.
Its my first post here, so straight to the point. I have been lurking here for a while to find more user reviews and opinions about this great looking machine. Reason why im still waiting before buying one (money of course
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