G0602 Retrofit Kit - FlashCut · PDF fileG0602 Retrofit Kit Midwest Office 444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 22 Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone (847) 940-9305 Fax (847) 940-9315

G0602 Retrofit Kit

Midwest Office 444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 22

Deerfield, IL 60015

Phone (847) 940-9305 Fax (847) 940-9315

www.FlashCutcnc.com

© 1998-2013 FlashCut CNC, Inc.

Table of Contents THANK YOU ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 PRODUCT SUPPORT .................................................................................................................................................... 2 SAFETY AND USAGE GUIDELINES ............................................................................................................................... 3 SHIPMENT DETAILS .................................................................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. MOTOR MOUNTING TO BRACKETS - ALL KITS: .......................................................................................................... 6 Z AXIS- ALL KITS: .............................................................................................. ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. ACME KIT X & Y AXES: ..................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. BALL SCREW KIT X & Y: .................................................................................... ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED. CLEANING / MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 10 REVISION HISTORY ............................................................................................ ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED.

FlashCut CNC Universal Retrofit Kit 2

Thank You

Thank you for purchasing the FlashCut™

CNC Universal Series Retrofit Kit. It is

powered by our own intuitive, powerful CNC control system for Windows

7,

Vista, and XP. No system is easier to set up and use than FlashCut CNC. With

intuitive controls and real time graphics, it lets you make parts quickly and

accurately on your machine tool.

We are dedicated to the excellence and ongoing enhancement of all FlashCut

CNC products. Feel free to call us with any comments or questions.

Product Support

We are committed to the full support of FlashCut CNC products. We have many

resources devoted to helping you resolve your problems quickly. Please use these

resources in the following order:

1. Web Site: www.FlashCutCNC.com

Our website has product specifications, documentation, and a dedicated

support section containing Troubleshooting Guides and FAQ’s.

2. Dealer Support:

If you purchased FlashCut CNC from a dealer or other machine tool

manufacturer, please contact them as they will have the best knowledge

of your complete system.

3. E-mail: [email protected]

E-mail is the most organized way to convey your issues to our support

staff. In your e-mail, please state your problem completely. Include

your FlashCut version, the processor and speed of your computer, your

version of Windows and your signal generator serial number. Attach

your setup file (usually found in a folder named c:\FlashCut data) and,

when appropriate, the G-Code file with which you are having problems.

4. Phone/Fax Support

In addition to e-mail support, you may call one of our telephone support

numbers. We will normally respond to your call within 24 hours.

Phone: (847) 940-9305 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM, CST, M-F)

Fax: (847) 940-9315


Safety and Usage Guidelines

When running an automated machine tool, safety is of utmost importance. For

proper and safe use of the FlashCut CNC program and your CNC machine, the

following safety guidelines must be followed:

1. Never let the machine tool run unattended.

2. Require any person in the same room as a running machine tool to wear safety

goggles, and to stay a safe distance from the machine.

3. Allow only trained operators to run the machine tool. Any operator must have:

Knowledge of machine tool operation.

Knowledge of personal computer operation.

Knowledge of Microsoft Windows.

Good common sense.

4. Place safety guards around the machine to prevent injury from flying objects. It

is highly recommended that you build a safety shield around the entire tool

envelope. If your machine came with a safety hood, ensure that the hood is

closed at all times. The machine or spindle should never be on while the hood is

open.

5. Never place any part of your body within the tool envelope while the machine is

online, since unexpected machine movement can occur at any time.

6. Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects. Clean the

machine regularly and remove chips and dust deposits.

7. Be alert for computer crashes at all times.

8. The machine must not be operated in combustible atmosphere.

9. Ensure sufficient ventilation for dust or gas resulting from cutting your parts.

10. Do not use alcohol as coolant (danger of explosion!).

FlashCut CNC, Inc. is not responsible for the safe installation and use of this product.

You and only you are responsible for the safety of yourself and others during the

operation of your CNC machine tool. FlashCut CNC supplies this product but has no

control over how it is installed or used. Always be careful!

FlashCut CNC, Inc., or its affiliates are not responsible for damage to any equipment

or work piece resulting from use of this product. If you do not understand and agree

with all of the above, do not use this product.

IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE,

DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT.


Shipment Details

ACME Kits Include:

X & Z axis Unibody

Aluminum Brackets.

Z Axis Motor Mount

Adapter.

X Axis Motor Mount

Adapter.

Switch Cover Plate.

(4) Pulleys, (1) 15XL

(1/2” bore), (1) 20XL

(1/2” bore), (1) 30XL

(18mm bore), (1) 40XL

(10mm bore).

(2) Belts, (1) 170 XL. (1)

180 XL.

(2) 5/16” Steel Washers.

(1) 10mm Steel Washer.

(3) 2x4 End Caps.

(10) Round Plugs.

(8) Black Oxide Button Head Screw ¼”-20 thread, 1-1/4” L.

(8) ¼”-20 Serrated-Flange Hex Locknut.

(2) 5/16”-18 X 2-3/4” Black Oxide Socket Head Cap Screw.

(2) 2” Steel Spacers, ¾” OD, for 5/16” Screw.

(4) 8-32 X 3/4” Black Oxide Socket Head Cap Screw.

(1) M10 Stainless Steel Thrust Bearing, 21mm OD.


Stepper Control System (additional items):

(1) 3-Axis, 3.5 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box

(2) Size 34, 424 oz-in stepper motors

(2) 10' stepper cables

FlashCut CNC Software and Manuals (CD)

Servo Control System (additional items):

(1) 3-Axis, 8 Amp continuous, 12 Amp peak Servo Driver box

(2) Size 34, 550 oz-in servo motors with

(2) 10' Servo cables

FlashCut CNC Software and Manuals (CD)


Lathe Preparation:

1) First verify that the lathe is unplugged and free of any debris.

2) Begin by removing the control panel.

a. Remove the selector knobs by punching out the pins.

b. Remove the 11 screws holding the control panel to the lathe. Save the

screws to mount a replacement panel in later steps.

c. Disconnect the “emergency stop switch” and “on push button switch” from

the backside of the panel by backing out the two screws on each switch.

d. Disconnect the “motor rotation switch” by removing the screw in the


switch knob. Then pry the cover off of the switch with a small flathead

screwdriver. Finally remove the four screws that hold the switch to the

control panel.

e. Unscrew the nut and bolt that fix the ground wires to the control panel.

Now the control panel should be completely removed from the lathe

leaving the switches and wiring exposed. Be sure to keep all of the

hardware from the switches seeing as you will need them to reinstall the

switches in later steps.

3) Next drain the oil from the gear box and remove gear train to the spindle.

a. Unscrew the cover that houses the belts and pulleys. This will allow you to

remove the set screw and drain the oil in the gearbox.

b. To remove the gear train to the spindle, begin by removing the gear shown


in the bottom right of the picture below by pulling it off of the shaft.

c. Next back out the set screw on the gear assembly shaft clamp and remove

the assembly, then remove the bearing block.

4) Now that the oil has been drained, remove the cover to the gearbox.

5) Now take out all of the gears. The driven pulley for the Z-axis will be installed

on the shaft that is pinned to the lead screw, so be sure to keep it separate from

the other components.


a. First, remove the pin connecting the lead screw to the drive shaft that

enters the gearbox. Remove the bearing retainer from the other end of the

lead screw. Now unscrew the three screws holding the other bearing

retainer to the machine.

b. Now remove all of the internal gearing and shafts leave the gearbox

compartment empty as shown below. Set aside the 22 tooth gear shaft

that pairs with the lead screw but first remove the 44 tooth keyed gear

from the end of the shaft (opposite the mating side of the shaft).

6) Remove the X-axis hand wheel and remove the screws from the X-axis bearing

block.


Pre-Assembly 1) Prepare the X-axis bracket assembly

a. Begin by installing the 20 tooth pulley on the motor shaft with the hub of

the pulley down towards the motor flange and then tighten the set screw.

Mount the motor to the bracket with the cable in the same direction from

center as the access holes.

b. Next use the ¼-20 button head screws and the ¼-20 serrated locknuts to

fasten the motor to the bracket in the inner most position of the slots. Then

add the round plastic plugs to the acces holes on the back of the bracket.

2) Prepare the Z-axis assembly

a. Add the 15 tooth pulley to the motor shaft, with the hub of the pulley

toward the motor flange, and tighten the set screw. Mount the motor to the

bracket with the ¼-20 button head screws and serrated lock nuts.


b. Next mount the motor bracket to the gear box cover using the 8-32X1

SHCS.

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Cleaning / Maintenance

Switch off the main power before any cleaning and any maintenance. Also,

pull the power plug in order to prevent inadvertent starting.

Clean the machine regularly of all chips with a brush or vacuum cleaner (Do not

use compressed air) to protect the mechanics against early wear.

Lubricate the ways when needed.

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