bridgeport series 1 retrofit kit
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bridgeport series 1 retrofit kit
BRIDGEPORT SERIES 1 RETROFIT KIT Midwest Office 444 Lake Cook Road, Suite 22 Deerfield, IL 60015 Phone (847) 940-9305 Fax (847) 940-9315 www.FlashCutcnc.com © 1998-2013 FlashCut CNC, Inc. Table of Contents THANK YOU .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 PRODUCT SUPPORT ................................................................................................................................................ 2 SAFETY AND USAGE GUIDELINES ..................................................................................................................... 3 SHIPMENT DETAILS ............................................................................................................................................... 4 INSTALLING THE BALL SCREW KIT ................................................................................................................. 6 REMOVING THE ACME SCREWS .................................................................................................................................. 6 INSTALLING THE BALL SCREWS ................................................................................................................................. 9 INSTALLING THE MOTOR MOUNTS ................................................................................................................ 15 PREASSEMBLY OF THE X, Y AND Z MOTOR MOUNTS ............................................................................................... 15 PREASSEMBLING THE X AXIS MOTOR MOUNT ......................................................................................................... 16 PREASSEMBLING THE Y AXIS MOTOR MOUNT ......................................................................................................... 19 PREASSEMBLING THE Z AXIS MOTOR MOUNT ......................................................................................................... 21 PREPARING THE MACHINE ....................................................................................................................................... 23 MOUNTING BRACKETS TO MACHINE ............................................................................................................ 28 MOUNT THE X AXIS MOTOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 28 MOUNT THE Y AXIS MOTOR ASSEMBLY .................................................................................................................. 34 CLEANING / MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................. 46 REVISION HISTORY .............................................................................................................................................. 47 FlashCut CNC 2 Bridgeport Retrofit Kit Thank You Thank you for purchasing the FlashCut™ CNC Bridgeport Series 1 Retrofit Kit. It is powered by our own intuitive, powerful CNC control system for Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista, and XP. No system is easier to set up and use than FlashCut CNC. With intuitive controls and real time graphics, it lets you make parts quickly and accurately on your machine tool. We are dedicated to the excellence and ongoing enhancement of all FlashCut CNC products. Feel free to call us with any comments or questions. Product Support We are committed to the full support of FlashCut CNC products. We have many resources devoted to helping you resolve your problems quickly. Please use these resources in the following order: 1. Web Site: www.FlashCutCNC.com Our website has product specifications, documentation, and a dedicated support section containing Troubleshooting Guides and FAQ’s. 2. Dealer Support: If you purchased FlashCut CNC from a dealer or other machine tool manufacturer, please contact them as they will have the best knowledge of your complete system. 3. E-mail: [email protected] E-mail is the most organized way to convey your issues to our support staff. In your e-mail, please state your problem completely. Include your FlashCut version, the processor and speed of your computer, your version of Windows and your signal generator serial number. Attach your setup file (usually found in a folder named c:\FlashCut data) and, when appropriate, the G-Code file with which you are having problems. 4. Phone/Fax Support In addition to e-mail support, you may call one of our telephone support numbers. We will normally respond to your call within 24 hours. Phone: (847) 940-9305 (9:00 AM-5:00 PM, CST, M-F) Fax: (847) 940-9315 FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 3 Safety and Usage Guidelines When running an automated machine tool, safety is of utmost importance. For proper and safe use of the FlashCut CNC program and your CNC machine, the following safety guidelines must be followed: 1. Never let the machine tool run unattended. 2. Require any person in the same room as a running machine tool to wear safety goggles, and to stay a safe distance from the machine. 3. Allow only trained operators to run the machine tool. Any operator must have: Knowledge of machine tool operation. Knowledge of personal computer operation. Knowledge of Microsoft Windows. Good common sense. 4. Place safety guards around the machine to prevent injury from flying objects. It is highly recommended that you build a safety shield around the entire tool envelope. If your machine came with a safety hood, ensure that the hood is closed at all times. The machine or spindle should never be on while the hood is open. 5. Never place any part of your body within the tool envelope while the machine is online, since unexpected machine movement can occur at any time. 6. Always keep the tool envelope tidy and free of any loose objects. Clean the machine regularly and remove chips and dust deposits. 7. Be alert for computer crashes at all times. 8. The machine must not be operated in combustible atmosphere. 9. Ensure sufficient ventilation for dust or gas resulting from cutting your parts. 10. Do not use alcohol as coolant (danger of explosion!). FlashCut CNC, Inc. is not responsible for the safe installation and use of this product. You and only you are responsible for the safety of yourself and others during the operation of your CNC machine tool. FlashCut CNC supplies this product but has no control over how it is installed or used. Always be careful! FlashCut CNC, Inc., or its affiliates are not responsible for damage to any equipment or work piece resulting from use of this product. If you do not understand and agree with all of the above, do not use this product. IF YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE, DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 4 Shipment Details Kit Includes: (1) X Axis 3/8” Steel Motor Mounting Bracket (1) Y Axis 3/8” Steel Motor Mounting Bracket (1) Z Axis 3/8” Steel Motor Mounting Bracket (3) 30L Pulley (3) 15L Pulley (1) 225L Timing Belt (1) 255L Timing Belt (1) 345L Timing Belt X-axis Bracket Hardware o (4) 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2” Button Head Screw o (4) 1/2" OD, 13/32" ID, 1/2" L Steel Spacer o (4) 3/8” Washers Y-axis Bracket Hardware o (4) 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2” Button Head Screw o (4) 1/2" OD, 13/32" ID, 1/2" L Steel Spacer o (4) 3/8” Washer Z-axis Bracket Hardware o (6) 10-24 X 5/8” Flanged Button Head Screw X Axis Motor Mounting Hardware o (8) 1/4”-20 X 7/8” Button Head Screw o (8) 1/4" Washers o (4) 1/4"-20 X 2” Threaded Hex Standoffs Y Axis Motor Mounting Hardware o (4) 1/4”-20 X 1-1/2” Button Head Screw o (4) 1/4" Washers o (4) 1/4"-20 Serrated Locknuts Z Axis Motor Mounting Hardware o (8) 1/4”-20 X 7/8 Button Head Screw o (8) 1/4" Washers o (4) 1/4"-20 X 2” Threaded Hex Standoffs (1) X Axis Belt Cover (1) Y Axis Belt Cover (1) Z Axis Belt Cover X Axis Belt Cover Mounting Hardware o (4) 10-32 X 3/8” Button Head Screw o (4) #10 Hard Fiber Washer o (2) 10-32 X 7/8” Male-Female Hex Standoff o (2) 10-32 X 2” Male-Female Hex Standoff Y Axis Belt Cover Mounting Hardware o (4) 10-32 X 3/8” Button Head Screw o (4) #10 Hard Fiber Washer o (2) 10-32 X 3/4” Male-Female Hex Standoff o (2) 10-32 X 1-1/4” Male-Female Hex Standoff Z Axis Belt Cover Mounting Hardware o (5) 10-32 X 3/8” Button Head Screw o (5) #10 Hard Fiber Washer o (1) 10-32 X 7/8” Male-Female Hex Standoff o (4) 10-32 X 2-1/2” Male-Female Hex Standoff (2) 2-1/2” Circular Plastic End Caps (2) Shaft Spacer, 1” OD, 5/8” ID, 5/8” L Steel Spacer (X,Y) FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit (2) Shaft Extensions, 5/8” OD, 2-3/8” Z-axis Driven Shaft Assembly o 3/16” to 1/8” X 2” L Step Key o 3/16” X 1” Square Key o 3/16” X 3/4" Square Key o 5/8” OD, 0.014” Wall, 1” L Brass Shim o 5/8” X 3” Steel Shaft with 3/16” Keyway o 5/8” ID Solid Coupler o 5/32” Stubby Allen Key 5 L Steel, 1/2-“-20 Threaded (X,Y) Stepper Control System (additional items): (1) 3-Axis, 8 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box (3) Size 42, 2830 oz-in stepper motors (1) NEMA 42, 3/8” Spacer Plate (3) 10' stepper motor cables FlashCut CNC Software and Manuals (CD) Servo Control System (additional items): (1) 3-Axis, 12 Amp continuous, 20 Amp peak Servo Driver box (3) Size 42, 850 oz-in servo motors with (3) 10' Servo motor cables FlashCut CNC Software and Manuals (CD) FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 6 Installing the Ball Screw Kit If you purchased a ball screw kit, start at this point. If you are using your existing lead screws, then skip this section and go to the section called “Installing the Motor Mounts.” Removing the Acme Screws 1) First move the table as close to the front of the machine as possible (Y+ direction). 2) Remove the jam nuts, handles, dial retaining rings, dials, and dial holders from the Y axis and both the left and right ends of the X axis table. The use of a gear puller may be required to remove the dial holders. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 7 3) Remove the gib adjustment screw from the front left side of the saddle and slide out the gib. 4) Slide the table onto a flat, stable surface that is at the same level. You might want to adjust the knee of the mill so that the table is at the perfect height to slide onto the surface. CAUTION: The table is quite heavy, assistance is recommended. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 8 5) Unscrew both the X and Y axis ACME screws form the support housing. The use of the handle is helpful to accelerate this process, however be careful not to bend the ACME screw as it comes out. 6) Remove the support housing cap screws and oil lines. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 9 Installing the Ball Screws 1) Insert the X axis ball screw into the new support housing and secure snugly with (2) 5/16“-24 SHCS. Do not tighten as adjustments will be made later. 2) Place support housing into the same position as the old support housing. Make note that the ball nut flange direction on the X axis should be on the left side of the support housing. Also the bolt holes for the Y axis should face towards the back of the machine. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 10 3) Insert the (4) 3/8“ SHCS and screw down snugly, but do not tighten as you will need to adjust the position this assembly later. 4) Rotate the Y axis ball nut towards the un-machined end of the ball screw. CAUTION do not allow the ball nut to reach the end as there is a risk of the ball bearings escaping the ball nut assembly. 5) Insert the Y axis ball screw assembly at an angle through the front cutout of the casting. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 11 6) Push the ball nut passed the slot in the support housing then angle the screw back up and into the slot on the support housing. Once the ball screw is seated in the slot on the support housing pull the screw away from the machine to allow the ball nut to slide into the slot and allow the ball nut flange to make contact with the support housing. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 12 7) Slide the chip guards away from the machine and secure the Y axis ball nut flange to the support housing using (3) 5/16“-24 SHCS. Access the ball nut flange though the chip guard opening. Make sure to tighten the screws at this time. 8) Insert oil tubes into the flange of both the X and Y axis ball nuts. Simply push the line as far into the flange as it will go. 9) Insert a woodruff key onto the Y axis and on both ends of the X axis. You can replace the keys or reuse the keys from the ACME screws. 10) Replace the Y axis bearing block and handle assembly. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 13 11) Move the saddle back to the front of the machine, towards you. Slightly snug the (4) SHCS holding the support housing in place. Move the saddle back and forth throughout its travel until it settles and the resistance in both directions are approximately equivalent. Once the assembly has settled completely tighten the support housing in place. 12) Center the X axis ball screw in its travel. 13) Slide the table back onto the saddle and reinstall the gib. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 14 14) Reinstall the right X axis bearing block and handle assembly, but only hand tighten the bearing block screws. 15) Reinstall the left X axis bearing block and handle assembly and again only hand tighten the bearing block screws. 16) Run the X axis back and forth through the entire travel until the assembly “settles“ and the resistance to move in either direction is approximately the same. Then tighten down both SHCS on the X axis ball nut flange. 17) Run the table all the way to the left and tighten the right bearing block. 18) Run the table all the way to the right and tighten the left bearing block. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 15 2) Congratulations you have successfully installed ball screws onto your Bridgeport Series 1 mill. Installing the Motor Mounts Preassembly of the X, Y and Z Motor Mounts FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 16 Preassembling the X Axis Motor Mount 1) First attach (4) 2” long 1/4”-20 hex standoffs to the NEMA 42 motor using (4) 1/4”-20 X 7/8” button head screws and (4) 1/4" washers. 2) Slide on the 15L timing pulley making sure the hub points towards the motor. Do not tighten down the set screws at this point. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 17 3) Now attach the motor to the motor mount using 4 more 1/4"-20 X 7/8” button screws and (4) 1/4" washers. Make sure the motor is mounted to the slots on the motor mount and the screws are not tight to allow the motor to slide back and forth in order to adjust the tension in the belt later in the assembly. 4) Next install the 10-32 hex standoffs which are used to secure the belt cover to the motor mount. The (2) 7/8” long standoffs mount to the threaded inserts opposite the motor and the (2) 2” long standoffs mount to the threaded inserts closest to the motor. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 18 5) Insert the 2-1/2” circular end cap into hole which exposes the motor shaft. This may take a light tap with a rubber mallet. 6) The X axis motor mount is now completely preassembled and ready to mount to the machine. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 19 Preassembling the Y Axis Motor Mount 1) Attach the NEMA 42 motor to the Y axis motor mount using (4) 1/4"-20 X 11/2” button head screws, (4) 1/4” washers and (4) 1/4"-20 serrated locknuts. Make sure the motor is not completely tightened down so it is able to slide back and forth for tensioning the belt later in the assembly. 2) If installing a stepper system make sure the insert the NEMA 42 3/8” spacer plate in-between the NEMA42 motor and the motor mount. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 20 3) Slide on 15L timing pulley making sure the hub points towards the motor. Do not tighten down the set screws at this point. 4) Next install the 10-32 hex standoffs which are used to secure the belt cover to the motor mount. The (2) 1-1/4”” long standoffs mount to the threaded inserts opposite the motor and the (2) 3/4” long standoffs mount to the threaded inserts closest to the motor. 5) The Y axis motor mount preassembly is now complete and ready to be mounted to the machine FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 21 Preassembling the Z Axis Motor Mount 1) First attach the (4) 2” long 1/4”-20 hex standoffs to the NEMA 42 motor using (4) 1/4”-20 X 7/8” button head screws and (4) 1/4" washers. 2) Slide on 15L timing pulley making sure the hub points towards the motor. Do not tighten down the set screws at this point FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 22 3) Now attach the motor to the motor mount using 4 more 1/4"-20 X 7/8” button screws. Make sure the motor is mounted to the slots on the motor mount and the screws are not tight to allow the motor to slide back and forth in order to adjust the tension in the belt later in the assembly. 4) Next install the 10-32 hex standoffs which are used to secure the belt cover to the motor mount. The (1) 7/8” long standoff mounts to the threaded insert towards the top right as shown in the picture below and the (4) 2-1/2” long standoffs mount to the 4 remaining threaded inserts. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 23 5) Insert the 2-1/2” circular end cap into hole which exposes the motor shaft. This may take a light tap with a rubber mallet. 6) The Z axis motor mount preassembly is now complete and ready to be mounted to the machine Preparing the Machine 1) Remove the left X axis handle assembly and bearing block screws. a) Remove the 1/2"-20 jam nut. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 24 b) Slide off the handle. c) Unscrew the dial retaining ring and slide off the dial and dial holder. Removal of the dial holder may require the use of a gear puller. d) Remove the (4) 3/8”-16 SHCS. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 25 2) Remove the Y axis handle assembly and bearing block screws. a) Remove the 1/2"-20 jam nut. b) Slide off the handle. c) Unscrew the dial retaining ring and slide off the dial and the dial holder. Removal of the dial holder may require the use of a gear puller. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit d) 26 Remove the (4) 3/8”-16 SHCS. 3) Remove the quill auto down feed clutch assembly a) Remove the (2) 10-24 bolts holding the auto down feed clutch assembly in place and slide off the clutch assembly to expose the quill pinion shaft. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 27 4) Remove the auto down feed speed selector. a)Remove the (4) 10-24 SHCS holding the auto down feed speed selector plate in the place and remove the assembly. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 28 Mounting Brackets to Machine Mount the X Axis Motor Assembly 5) Place the (4) 1/2” OD, 13/32” ID, 1/2"L steel spacers into the counterbored holes of the X axis bearing block. 6) Slide the 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2” Button head screws into the 3/8” washers and then into the (4) mounting holes on the motor mount. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 29 7) Lift the motor mount assembly onto the machine making sure the 3/8” screws slide into the steel spacers and tighten the motor mount to the machine. 8) Slide the 5/8” shaft spacer onto the lead screw shaft. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 30 9) Slide on the 30 L timing pulley making sure the hub faces away from the machine. Make sure the rectangular key is in place. 10) Screw on the 2-3/8” shaft extension until the extension bottoms out then rotate back until the 2 keyways align as shown in the picture below. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 31 11) Slide on the dial holder followed by the handle and tighten down the 1/2"-20 jam nut. 12) Secure the set screws on the 30 L timing pulley. 13) Slide the 225 L timing belt over both the 15 L and 30 L timing pulleys. 14) Rotate the handle back and forth to allow the 15 L timing pulley to settle into position and once the 15 L timing pulley looks vertically aligned with the 30 L timing pulley secure the set screws on the 15 L pulley. 15) Push down on the motor to increase the tension in the belt and tighten the motor to the motor mount with the previously installed 1/4"-20 X 7/8” button head screws. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 32 16) Remove the jam nut and handle. 17) Slide the belt cover over the motor and onto the motor mount and secure using (4) 10-32 X 3/8” button head screws and (4) #10 hard fiber washers. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 33 18) Slide on the dial and screw on the dial retaining ring. Then slide the handle on and secure with the 1/2"-20 jam nut. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 34 Mount the Y Axis Motor Assembly 1) Place the (4) 1/2” OD, 13/32” ID, 1/2"L steel spacers into the counterbored holes of the Y axis bearing block. 2) Slide the 3/8”-16 X 1-1/2” Button head screws into the 3/8” washers and then into the (4) mounting holes on the motor mount. Make sure the screws face the opposite way of the motor shaft. 3) Lift the motor mount assembly onto the machine making sure the 3/8” screws slide into the steel spacers and tighten the motor mount to the machine. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 35 4) Slide the 5/8” shaft spacer onto the lead screw shaft. 5) Slide on the 30 L timing pulley making sure the hub faces towards from the machine. Make sure the rectangular key is in place. 6) Screw on the 2-3/8” shaft extension until the extension bottoms out then rotate back until the 2 keyways align. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 36 7) Slide on the dial holder followed by the handle and tighten down the 1/2"-20 jam nut. 8) Secure the set screws on the 30 L timing pulley. 9) Slide the 345 L timing belt over both the 15 L and 30 L timing pulleys. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 37 10) Rotate the handle back and forth to allow the 15 L timing pulley to settle into position and once the 15 L timing pulley looks vertically aligned with the 30 L timing pulley secure the set screws on the 15 L pulley. 11) Push down on the motor to increase the tension in the belt and tighten the motor to the motor mount with the previously installed 1/4"-20 X 1-1/2” button head screws. 12) Remove the jam nut and handle. 13) Slide the belt cover over the motor mount and secure using (4) 10-32 X 3/8” button head screws and (4) #10 hard fiber washers. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 38 FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 39 14) Slide on the dial and screw on the dial retaining ring. Then slide the handle on and secure the 1/2"-20 jam nut. Mount the Z Axis Motor Assembly 1) Insert the 3/16” to 1/8” X 2” step key into the 5/8” OD X 3” steel shaft and position all the way to 1 side. 2) Insert the 3/16” X 1” square key into the 5/8” OD X 3” steel shaft next to the step key. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 40 3) Insert the 3/16” X 3/4" square key onto the end of the quill pinion shaft 4) Slide the 5/8” OD X 1” brass shim onto the end of the quill pinion shaft. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 41 5) Slide on the 5/8” ID solid shaft coupler until it bottoms out in the quill housing. Secure the set screw on the pinion shaft using the 5/32” stubby allen key. 6) Insert the 3/16” square key end of the steel shaft into the 5/8” ID solid shaft coupler and secure the set screw. 7) Slide the (6) 10-24 X 5/8” flanged button head screws into the (6) mounting holes on the motor mount. Make sure the screws face the same way as the motor shaft. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 42 8) Lift the motor mount assembly onto the machine and tighten the motor mount to the machine. 9) Slide on the 30 L timing pulley making sure the hub faces away from the machine. Bottom out pulley on solid shaft coupler and secure the set screws. 10) Slide the 255 L timing belt over both the 15 L and 30 L timing pulleys. 11) Rotate the handle back and forth to allow the 15 L timing pulley to settle into position and once the 15 L timing pulley looks aligned with the 30 L timing pulley secure the set screws on the 15 L pulley. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 43 12) Push up and to the left on the motor to increase the tension in the belt and tighten the motor to the motor mount with the previously installed 1/4"-20 X 4/8” button head screws. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 44 13) Slide the belt cover over the motor and then onto the motor mount and secure using (5) 10-32 X 3/8” button head screws and (5) #10 hard fiber washers. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 45 14) Congratulations! You have successfully installed your retrofit kit. Proceed to the Hardware Manuals for the Pro-Series Servo or Stepper for instructions on connecting your controller and setting up the software. (These manuals are on a CD and can be accessed through the FlashCut CNC Software on the Help Menu.) FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit 46 Cleaning / Maintenance Switch off the main power before any cleaning and any maintenance. Also, pull the power plug in order to prevent inadvertent starting. Clean the machine regularly of all chips with a brush, vacuum cleaner, or compressed air to protect the mechanics against early wear. Lubricate the ways regularly, and the ball-screws periodically using way oil. Now that this is a CNC machine, the odds are it will get more use than normal, so be liberal with the lubrication. Periodically remove the dust covers to clean out any debris that has found its way inside. FlashCut CNC Bridgeport Retrofit Kit Revision History Revision Date Description of Revision - 2012.12.28 Draft A 2013.01.02 Manual Release 47