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3 axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
(RB-3H)

Description
The FlashCut Benchtop retrofit kit, powered by the new USB Signal generator, is designed for medium sized milling machines weighing between 200 and 1000 lbs. It is perfect for Benchtop mills, mill-drills and mill-drill-lathes. It is available in both servo and stepper versions. It is also available for 2, 3 and 4 axis systems.
 

Typical Applications

  • Benchtop mills
  • Benchtop lathes
  • Imported mill-drills and mill-drill-lathes
  • Mid-sized routers
  • Mid-sized gantry tables
  • Retrofitting Smithy, ShopTask, Grizzly, Enco, Prazi, etc
  • Mid-size laser and plasma cutters

Important Features

  • Comes complete with powerful 3 axis 3.5Amp drive box and matched set of (3) 650 oz-in motors
  • Controlled by FlashCut CNC Windows based software and USB signal generator
  • Easily upgraded to control a 4th axis rotary table
  • Available in Servo or Stepper versions
  • Easily upgraded to larger motors and drives
  • Stepper systems use advanced bi-polar chopper drive technology
  • Servo systems use digital PID control filter technology

Components Included

  • FlashCut CNC Software
  • FlashCut CNC Signal Generator
  • Stepper (3-axis)
    • 3-Axis, 3.5 Amp/axis Stepper Motor Driver box
    • (3) Size 34, 424 oz-in stepper motors with 10' cables
  • Servo (3-axis)
    • 3-Axis, 8 Amp continuous, 12 Amp peak Servo Driver box
    • (3) Size 34, 550 oz-in servo motors with 10' cables
  • User's Guide and Hardware Guide
  • All required cables
  • Free technical support

Specifications

  Stepper Servo
Driver Box  
Driver current per motor coil 3.5 Amps 8 amps continuous, 12 amps peak
Input Voltage 110 VAC or 220VAC 110 VAC or 220VAC
Physical Size of Driver Box W=11", L=7", H=4" W=12", L=10", H=5.75"
Drive Technology Bi-Polar Chopper with adjustable current levels Digital PID Filter with auto tuning of servo gain values
Input Signal for Motor Control Step and Direction Step and Direction

Motor
  
Motor Torque 650 oz-in 184 oz-in continuous, 550 oz-in peak
Flange Size NEMA 34 NEMA 34
Shaft Diameter 0.5" 0.5"
Cable Length 10 ft. 10 ft.

Signal Generator
  
PC Interface  USB or Serial Port (RS-232)
Input Voltage  9VDC using 110 VAC or 220VAC Adapter (included)
Physical Size  W=8", L=6.25", H=2.5"
I/O lines  8 input, 8 output

Order Numbers

Part Number Description
RB-2H 2-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RB-3H 3-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RB-4H 4-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Stepper
RB-2M 2-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RB-3M 3-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RB-4M 4-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Microstepper
RB-2V 2-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Servo
RB-3V 3-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Servo
RB-4V 4-axis Benchtop Retrofit Kit - Servo

Options, Upgrades, and Accessories
Please see Machine Accessories for detailed descriptions.

Part Number Description
Common Accessories  
OR-01 Spindle On/Off Relay Box (2 Channels)
OR-02 1 Channel Relay Box 20 Amps
OR-03 1 Channel Relay Box With Contact Relay
OS-02 Limit/Home Switch Cable + 5 Switches

Drive and motor upgrades
  
UD-3035H-4035H Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver 3.5A (Stepper)
UD-3080V-4080V Upgrade from 3 axis to 4 Axis Driver 8A (Servo)
UM-3402P-3403P Upgrade from 424 oz-in to 636 oz-in stepper motors
UM-3401V-3405V Size 34 Servo Motor Upgrade 550 oz-in to 1360 oz-in, with water tight sealing
UD-3035H-3035M Upgrade from 3.5 Amp 3 axis to 3.5 Amp 3 axis Microstepping controller

Computer Requirements

  • Version 2
    • IBM compatible, Pentium 800MHz or Equivalent
    • NT/2000/XP
    • 128-256 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB Port or Serial Port
  • Version 1
    • IBM compatible, Pentium or equivalent
    • Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
    • 32-128 MB RAM depending on part complexity
    • 1 Available USB or Serial Port

 


 

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