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wberminio
02-12-2010, 07:16 PM
What are you using for Jog speeds and cut speeds for
your PRS standard?
I've been cutting at 3.5 in/sec
Jog at 4.25in/sec

Anything faster and I start losing steps.
Wonder if I can bump it up a bit.

jerry_stanek
02-12-2010, 07:27 PM
I just surfaced my table jujst before getting on now and I was at 5.5 IPS with no lost steps. I can jog at 8 IPS

wberminio
02-12-2010, 07:59 PM
So how can I up my speeds?

larry_r
02-12-2010, 08:01 PM
I lost steps at lower speeds also. Once I updated my software I found cutting at 5+ IPS is not a problem. However, still tend to run slower because I am concerned about the Vacuum hold down letting go (feins).

Larry

Gary Campbell
02-12-2010, 08:07 PM
Erminio...
I dont have the complete answer, but check these and improve where you can.

Speed test and make sure you are mid 70's+ add USB2 hub and shielded cable

Use the latest software

Make sure your computer is faily fast dual core, etc and no less than 1 gig of ram.

Turn off anything you can in XP and have it still run. CHeck out BLackViper.com for help

Gary

ken_rychlik
02-12-2010, 11:49 PM
Erminio,

I surface my table at 8 ips and have the same machine. I cut about the same speeds you do. When I jog over 10 it starts getting unreliable.

I think the machie will run quicker and you need to look at all the PC things that could slow you down.

Kenneth

wberminio
02-15-2010, 11:54 AM
Thanks Guys!

I my comm after speed test is about 86%
Not bad
I have been using 3.6.14 since it's release.
I've had everything off in XP

Only thing left is the computer

Ultimate solution- upgrade to Alpha
(maybe when business picks up!)

I'll keep you posted

Erminio

jerry_stanek
02-15-2010, 05:39 PM
Drop back to 3.5.9 That is what I am running and I get better speeds without the lost steps. I tried 3.6.12 and I start loosing steps when I get up to 4.5 IPS while surfacing my table.

wberminio
02-15-2010, 09:33 PM
I'll give a try,Jerry.Though I had the same issue with previous versions.

I was jogging @ 6"/sec all was fine for a while,then suddenly the gantry jammed and lost steps.
Seems to happen in the same vicinity.

No problems jogging @ 4.25"/sec

I do have a PRS Drill attached.
I was wondering if the added weight might be a factor.

Not a big problem.Just trying to find a solution.