Clearpath Servo Z-Axis Brake

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I built my Avid CNC system with Clearpath servos prior to release of the EX-controller. I didn’t put in a Z-axis brake at the time, but my spindle drops about half the time so I use a wood block to hold it up when I park it. :roll_eyes:
I’m thinking of adding a brake now and have a couple of questions:

  1. Can the Avid brake be added to my CPM-SDSK-3421S-ELN Z-axis motor? From what I can see, the Avid brake doesn’t look like the Clearpath brake. I don’t really care if it works, I mean I’m using a block of wood now…
  2. The top bracket where the (pre-servo) Z-axis motor mounts is drilled for 6mm bolts while the holes on the Clearpath servos are 5mm. I did not want to drill out the mounting holes on my brand new servos so I found adapter bolts that are 6mm on one end and 5mm on the other. It also looks like the top bracket on the new Servo-based system has a different configuration to accommodate the brake connector. Can I order that top bracket separately to mount the brake and servo?
    I run stock CNC12 so hooking up the brake and controlling it in CNC12 seems simple enough. Presumably 24 volts?
    Thank you,
    Scott
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Our brake is 24 volts and is integrated into the bottom of the Z axis and replaces the existing drag brake. Check the support site for the servo retrofit and you will see how it works.

I am not sure if we sell the brake by itself but it wouldn’t hurt to ask support if you want one.

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Thanks Eric. After looking over the Z-retrofit instructions I see how it works. Will see if I can order the whole retrofit kit for the Z-axis.

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There are a few of us in the same boat as you so let us know how things go.

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