Double Z-axis possible? (one for plasma and one for motor spindle)

[kiptech]

Hello there!

I've searched the documentation part and this forum but still can't find a clear answer.

Is it possible to drive my plasma table machine with an additional cutting spindle to it on its own z-axis?

So in my design i have two routines; one to cut some (precise) holes with the cutter axis (z-axis 1) and then the machine must cut the second routine with the plasma torch! (z-axis 2)

Can i make this happen?

Thanks on forehand!

 

[carl]

This would also be good so as one could add a "drilling Spindle" to their system.

 

[masso-support]

Yes you can control the second axis using the A or the B axis output. In your CAM post simply have replace the Z axis with A or B. You can also do something smarter if the CAM software allows such as SheetCAM. what CAM software are you using?

 

[kiptech]

@masso-support

Oh that sounds great!

The CAM software is still to buy! So if SheetCAM is the way to go, i can consider that one.

I first thought of using Estlcam, but i don't know this can be done with this software. I can ask Christian (Estlcam).

@carl

Indeed! Normally that is the configuration oftenly used.

If only this is possible i'll be grathfull, i'll build a steardier z-axis with drilling spindle.

I now want to use a leight Kress Spindle because of the leight z-axis on the machine.

 

[masso-support]

you can download and start playing with SheetCAM, there is a free trial version on their website.

 

[kiptech]

@masso-support

Thanks for the tip! I ve downloaded the trail version.

I will order the Masso with an extra axis! Thanks for the help so far and the convenient answers!

Harmen