Today we are going to discuss the Mitsubishi MR-S11/S12 Servo Drives as well as common failures with these Mitsubishi Servo Drives. Below we list common alarm codes associated with these servo drives from Mitsubishi and a few troubleshooting steps you can take. Remember, it is very important that you maintain proper safety while troubleshooting your CNC Equipment. If you missed our blog on proper CNC troubleshooting safety, check it out {HERE} to learn the do's and don'ts. Read More

In this video; we discuss common alarms and failures with a VM3 spindle drive as well as share our tips to help you troubleshoot these alarms and failures. We also discuss some common causes to these failures such as, Read More

Tags : Yaskawa, Spindle Drives

 

DRIVE OVERVIEW

The VAC-III is one of Okuma’s most popular conventional spindle drive units. With 3 powerful models, the VAC-III comes in a 6kW, 11kW and 22kW capacity. The VAC-III boasts quick, clean control signal communication through its fiber optic connection to the NC.  This fiber optic connection allows for faster transmission of data and immunity from electromagnetic interference on the signals. Standard copper cables are used for encoder, resolver and winding select connections. Easy access fuse holders on the edge of the power board allow for the ability to quickly check for and replace blown fuses. With distinct, bright LEDs on the control board, the VAC-III provides easy to read LED indication for alarms and operation status.Read More

Tags : Okuma, Spindle Drives, VAC-III, Okuma Alarms & Failures

When it comes to troubleshooting problems on-site, safety is of the utmost importance. Not only should proper testing equipment be used while diagnosing and performing preventative maintenance, but proper safety equipment should always be worn by the person performing the troubleshooting. There are countless precautions that can be taken to drastically increase the safety of everyone around. There are, however, a few items which should always be kept on-site in order to safely work on and troubleshoot different types of machines.

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