First off let me start off by wishing everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!!:)
Now on to my issues. I just bought myself a CNC 6040 machine from China. The unit looks great, but I'm having some issues setting it up due to really insufficient documentation provided with it.
I received 3 paper print outs with the settings for outputs, inputs, motors, and Estop. The issue is when I use his settings my table doesn't move. I have no axis motors turning and Mach 3 doesn't reflect the DRO's moving on screen at all. I then turned to Google and researched if anyone had a manual for this machine and tried the settings in it well when I did Mach 3 told me I had two tripped limit switches. I don't have any on my machine as of yet so I know it's most likely my lack of knowledge of the Mach 3 setup. I watched the youtube videos on Mach 3 for setting it up, but still haven't been able to make her come alive. I'm hoping someone on here can help me.:drowning:
I can use the supplied VFD to adjust the spindle RPM, and she spins fine.
I also noticed something with the control box I have never seen before the main switch on the front to turn the unit on doesn't shut the box down when it's in the off position. The on/off switch stays lit in either position, and the digital readout on the front stays lit with readout until I kill the master switch on my surge protector.
I don't know if this is the apropriate forum to place my need for assistance, but forgive my ignorance as I'm new to this site.
I really apreciate any help anyone can offer me. Thank you in advance.
Now on to my issues. I just bought myself a CNC 6040 machine from China. The unit looks great, but I'm having some issues setting it up due to really insufficient documentation provided with it.
I received 3 paper print outs with the settings for outputs, inputs, motors, and Estop. The issue is when I use his settings my table doesn't move. I have no axis motors turning and Mach 3 doesn't reflect the DRO's moving on screen at all. I then turned to Google and researched if anyone had a manual for this machine and tried the settings in it well when I did Mach 3 told me I had two tripped limit switches. I don't have any on my machine as of yet so I know it's most likely my lack of knowledge of the Mach 3 setup. I watched the youtube videos on Mach 3 for setting it up, but still haven't been able to make her come alive. I'm hoping someone on here can help me.:drowning:
I can use the supplied VFD to adjust the spindle RPM, and she spins fine.
I also noticed something with the control box I have never seen before the main switch on the front to turn the unit on doesn't shut the box down when it's in the off position. The on/off switch stays lit in either position, and the digital readout on the front stays lit with readout until I kill the master switch on my surge protector.
I don't know if this is the apropriate forum to place my need for assistance, but forgive my ignorance as I'm new to this site.
I really apreciate any help anyone can offer me. Thank you in advance.