5 Axis Machine Question

[qwik2]

Hello, I would very much like to use the Masso 5-axis controller, for an upcoming project.

The build is essentially a 3 axis table with a B/C axis head similar to this one below.

virtually, all the 3 axis machines i have come across have 2 motors on the Y-Axis,

1 for the X-Axis and 1 for the Z-Axis. If i then couple a B/C head with 1 motor for each axis

then i'm going to need to drive 6 motor (one of them a slave).

My question is can a Masso unit with 5 axis controls be configured to run a 6 motor as a slave on the Y?



Many thanks for your time in advance.



Kind Regards

Nick

 

[evermech]

MASSO Community Forums

www.masso.com.au

Try this thread

Guy

 

[qwik2]

Hi Guy, Cheers for the link!

I also came across this here after um... trying a bit harder =P

https://www.masso.com.au/masso-documentation/?section=teknic-clearpath

I didn't know this could be done!



One last thing i need to clear up is, the Masso unit has the following axis connections X, Y, Z, A, B

I intend to use the Doughty B/C Drive for the router head. can the A/B axis connections on the Masso be interchanged with the B/C axis?

it might be a dumb question but just in case there is a fundamental kinematics issues in regard to the Masso, that would stop me from what i want to achieve?



Many thanks for your help

Nick

 

[evermech]

@qwik2

I do believe they can be set up as linear or rotary axis. Masso happens to call them a and b although most rotary 4th axis on a milling machine are called c. I think you can eventually set up your post processor to call the axis names as needed for your application.

Guy

 

[Ross]

Not sure if you have contacted Masso but it might be best too,

Just to get a peace of mind, before you take the plunge!

From Ross.