It is recommended that some of these tests are performed also while machine is actually cutting/machining. With motion such as hole array drilling and PCB hole drilling we can test Z axis motion capabilities. Z axis motion is little more specific than XY axis motion, since Z axis usually carries spindle motor which represents constant load on the Z axis motor. Like mentioned earlier, you would need to perform tests for both, single as also combined motor motion of X,Y and Z axes. Motion tests will help with approximation of suitable max speed and acceleration values of your machine. Single motor speed and acceleration settings are set under:įile/Settings/Motors/Speed & Acceleration:Ĭombined motor speed and acceleration settings are set under:įile/Settings/Motion → Set Maximum Speed and Max Acceleration and Deceleration:įor standard 3 axis linear CNC machines, speed and acceleration values under Motors/Speed & Acceleration and Motion/ Speed & Acceleration are are usually the same. User would need to obtain max speed and acceleration values for both types of working conditions, single motor motion as also combined motor motion. Machine motion consists of single motor motion(single axis movements) and combined motor motion (combined axis movements – e.g. While the main limitation of a car is usually its engine and chassis, CNC machine’s rigidness and motion capabilities base on its axis motor drives, mechanics and frame. Same as we cannot achieve blistering accelerations and record high speeds with a family car, we also cannot expect miracles with small desktop CNC machine.
With machine max values correctly set, user can be rest assured that his machine will perform safely within its limitations, achieving best results. This way user will learn motion capabilities and limitations of his CNC machine. To obtain machines max speed and acceleration values, user should put his machine trough various tests. With speed and acceleration values that are not suitable for one’s machine, user risks lost steps(stepper motor) or increased torque(servo motor), damaged work-pieces, broken machine and most important, lost time.
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One of the most important steps when setting up your machine in PlanetCNC TNG software is configuring machines max speed and acceleration values.
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