Just out of curiosity, what would it take to add a 4th axis to a Deckel FP2NC with Dynapath Delta 20 control? I believe that true 4th axis is supported, though I don't know that for sure. There is reference in my manuals to 4th axis capabilities, though I don't know if that's actual contouring, or just the sort of indexing type motion.
I realize that there is more than one way to go about it, depending on if 4 axis contouring or just indexing. Indexing is really all I'd like, but I am curious what the options are.
As I understand it, I could simply use a Haas index control type device, which would respond to an unassigned M-code (indexing type).
Is there an alternate way using the native dynapath control and a rotary device plugged into the auxilliary box (whatever that's officially called) that perches underneath the X servo? I would assume I'd need to install a 4th Bosch drive at the least. I'm not sure how I'd go about that other than plugging one in. Besides a rotary device with motor/encoder, the Bosch drive (if one could even be found for a machine such as mine) what all would need to be done? I realize most that post here have Dialog type machines, so even some speculation as to what is needed would be worth hearing.
I realize that there is more than one way to go about it, depending on if 4 axis contouring or just indexing. Indexing is really all I'd like, but I am curious what the options are.
As I understand it, I could simply use a Haas index control type device, which would respond to an unassigned M-code (indexing type).
Is there an alternate way using the native dynapath control and a rotary device plugged into the auxilliary box (whatever that's officially called) that perches underneath the X servo? I would assume I'd need to install a 4th Bosch drive at the least. I'm not sure how I'd go about that other than plugging one in. Besides a rotary device with motor/encoder, the Bosch drive (if one could even be found for a machine such as mine) what all would need to be done? I realize most that post here have Dialog type machines, so even some speculation as to what is needed would be worth hearing.