V2-50 Intervals between warm-up

Kinetic Control
#1

Could you extend the 1 week interval to 1 week and a few hours?
I keep a routine of warming the spindle once a week when I am not using it much.
Say Monday morning.
But with this sharp 1 Week interval, I have to do it earlier every week…
I understand it is simpler to use the machine frequently, however, a small change could help solve this.

#2

@TitaniumBlue, I am not quite sure I understand what your goal is, could you elaborate?

Are you attempting to avoid having to run the long warm-up routine? If so, and you only run a warm-up about once a week, it would probably be best if you run the long routine anyway, since the machine has sat unused for a while.

Thanks,
Q

#3

Q, Greetings.
What I meant is this: once a week, is fine, but you have to always make it less than a week. (Less than 7 x 24 hrs)
Suppose I run the machine on Monday morning 8 am, then the next monday, I need to run it Monday morning 7:55 , just to make sure it clears the 1 Week value. And so then the second week, remember to run it at 7:50 etc…

What I am suggesting is to increase the 1 week value so that if I run the machine one a week at the same time every week, I dont have to keep a chronometer to make sure it goes over the 7 x 24 hrs, and does a 50 minute warm-up.

Apart from this, yes I am using the machine more often, and am getting more adept at preparing the toolpaths. I have posted a request for full 5 axis workflow, still waiting to see what information I can get to speed-up my learning. Discovered some nice variable helix that burr through aluminum, very nice results and close tolerances in 3+2 situation…

#4

Thanks for confirming that explanation, @TitaniumBlue.

I understand the desire to not have to run the 50 minute warm-up, however that warm-up is pretty important when the machine has not been used in awhile. So, even though you are technically running the machine within the week cutoff, realistically the spindle does need/benefit from the long warm-up. I hope that makes sense but if it doesn’t please let me know.

I think I saw your post about full 5-axis workflow so I will respond to it with some suggestions.

Thanks,
Q

#5

OK, you have made the point of running the spindle for 50 minutes very clear. I understand.
Thank you for your patience.

#6

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