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by PLData
Wed May 28, 2025 4:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: WIP 6 Axis Tool Grinding
Replies: 20
Views: 692

Re: WIP 6 Axis Tool Grinding

Hi Uwe,

Thangs you for sharing :-)

I am working on building a Schaublin 125 CCN lathe with a Fanuc cnc and replacing it with an AcornSix controller,
with all new servos on all axes, similar to your lathe setup.

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by PLData
Sun Mar 16, 2025 5:25 am
Forum: Centroid CNC12 APi Discussions
Topic: A Centroid CNC App I made using the Centroid API
Replies: 11
Views: 92332

Re: A Centroid CNC App I made using the Centroid API

Hi,

I have found the error, I ran the system on a Danish version of Windows 11, on my UK version it works fine !

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by PLData
Sun Mar 16, 2025 4:37 am
Forum: Centroid CNC12 APi Discussions
Topic: A Centroid CNC App I made using the Centroid API
Replies: 11
Views: 92332

Re: A Centroid CNC App I made using the Centroid API

Hi, I've tried playing around with the Power Feed Example App, it works fine but if I type 1.2 the axis moves to 12, this happens in both Inch and mm settings.

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by PLData
Wed Aug 07, 2024 4:42 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New conversion of a Schaublin 125 CCN
Replies: 2
Views: 2752

Re: New conversion of a Schaublin 125 CCN

Hi Liviu,
Thank you for your reply, I will take a closer look at the Delta servo drive / Motor solution.

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by PLData
Fri Aug 02, 2024 7:44 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: New conversion of a Schaublin 125 CCN
Replies: 2
Views: 2752

New conversion of a Schaublin 125 CCN

HI,
I am in the process of restoring a Schaublin 125 CCN from the year 1999 with a Fanuc 18i cnc controller.
I want to get a C-Axis on (position of spindle axis) and mount a milling cutter on the cross slide next to the tool changer.
I've looked at AcornSix or HickoryCNC but I'm not sure which would ...
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by PLData
Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:08 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!
Replies: 76
Views: 244106

Re: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!

HI,

How or where can I get the Centroid APi and description ?

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by PLData
Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:09 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!
Replies: 76
Views: 244106

Re: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!

Hi Keith,

ok, is there a better and easier way to get a PLC to control the CNC12 for automation ?

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by PLData
Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:43 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!
Replies: 76
Views: 244106

Re: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the link, this is wary close what I am looking for to do :-)
not for woodworking but for plastic pipe cutting and milling.


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by PLData
Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:43 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!
Replies: 76
Views: 244106

Re: The AcornSix CNC controller kit has been released!

Hi,
Is it possible to external control AcorneSix from a user HMI interface or a PLC program with select the NC program there is to be run on the AcornSix, and receive the values to set offset, variables and axis travel data for automations use

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by PLData
Wed Sep 27, 2023 10:04 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Spindle and 4th axis motor in sync.
Replies: 0
Views: 10751

Spindle and 4th axis motor in sync.

Hi can I setup the Acorn to run the spindle and the 4th axis motor together in sync for a gear cut hubber machine ?
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