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1. Using Pro/Engineering NC (Pro/E NC) to create toolpath and programming parameters and then generate NCL files
2. Using CAM-POST to generate machine codess for the variety of CNC machines
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I am running a 12" dia. OD with 46.949 radius on the face. The ID is 9". I am running a range of S600 to max S1600. I was running to max RPM 1200. Then I brought it up to S1600. I didn't see any...

Hello Zoners,
I am having a problem reaching my maximum RPM before X0, or center line. Somewhere around 1.375" dia. my spindle reaches max RPM and holds there until center line. Does anybody know...

i've never programmed in that way, but is helpful and interesting. i do appreciate the educational experience. i will try it and if you dont mind, i will let you know how it works out for me. \m/...

2011: (PROVEN 10-24-2011 18:21:43)

:2011(DEFECTOR BOLT FOR MFC MILL SLOT IN TAPERED SHAFT)
(MAIN PROGRAM MULTIPLE OFF-SETS SEVERAL JOBS)
(REMEMBER TO ALTER P NUMBER IF NEEDED FOR SUB)...

do tell please give me an example?

i do understand this but, when i punch them back to my pc i want them as a whole. i dont want my machine to separate them. if i could just punch one program back it would make my life a lil bit...

nice one, but know I meant read or sending the prog to my machine not punching from

Hello Zoners,
I want to be able to send a subprogram, within a main program, without my control separating them into two different programs. I've tried to use the chain command, but that means I...

Hello,
I finally figured out that my 4th axis, for whatever reason was drawing too much current. I turned off the parameters and quit getting the alarms. I must have a cable problem.
Thanks,...

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I keep getting a 414 alarm x,y,z,b axis detect error followed by a 751 spindle-1 detect error (AL-51) on my machine. I've checked the power coming in across L1,L2,L3 getting a reading of...

I will try that and let you know what I find, by the par 3402 was the fix for my other problem. Thanks Dan......

My ref tool (T1) is always my face tool. I am not reffering to the work shift page but my off-set page. On my other Fanuc control, in my work shift i set Z0 measure, no matter the work shift number...

Do you know about the input calculate function?

Hello,
I have two machine with the 18-M control. When I call up G55, G56, G57, G58, & G59 and set my ref position, I press reset and the machine defaults back to G54. My other Fanuc does not do...

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The machine is still over traveling when I do that. I would move the over travel dog, but here that is a last resort.

How about 1829 err limit stop, z reads 500. If i change it to read 99999999 could that possibly work? My grid shift shows z-15494 and x,y are 0.

Yeah it over travels every time I send it toward home and yes it slows down as it should, but I haven't tried grid shift. I will though, Thanks

Hello,
I am having a problem sending Z axis home after we set up this machine in my shop. We had to remove the servo (Z axis) to get the machine into my shop. Now I can't get Z axis to reference...

Memory Man,
Can I not fix the issue with backlash comp?

Hello All,
Is there a way to fix elongation in my circle interpolation on my mill? When I cut an internal circle it is out of round and I always have a little dwell mark @0,90,180 & 270. If anyone...

Hello Fellow Zoners,
I,m trying to use spray mist (M07) on my VMC and I get this alarm. Does this mean I have to go to my system PMC and change keep relay 06 (bit # 3) to a 1? Also If anyone knows...

By chance the alarm hasn't happened since this morning. I suppose the machine gods are smiling down upon me.

I WILL TRY ALL OF THE ABOVE. I AM YELLING THROUGH FRUSTRATION. Thanks for the help. It is much appreciated..

HELLO ZONERS,
I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH MY LEADWELL. IT HAS A FANUC 18-M CONTROL AND ABOUT THREE TO FOUR TIMES A DAY I GET AN ALARM. IT IS A PAIN IN THE CROTCH, BECAUSE I HAVE TO SHUT THE MACHINE OFF...

HELLO,
I HAVE THIS ALARM WHEN I RUN MY SPINDLE.... THE SPINDLE SOUNDS LIKE IT HAS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. (MAYBE A LOSS OF FEEDBACK) AFTER ABOUT 30 SECONDS IT GIVES ME THIS ALARM. I THINK I HAVE...

I HAVE A BOX FULL OF BOARDS FOR AN ACRAMATIC 900 MACHINE, IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED.

THIS PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT, THE ALARM DISPLAYED ON THE SPINDLE AMP IS 11. WHEN I TURN THE MACHINE OFF THEN BACK ON IT DISPLAYS A 20. THE MODEL #A06B-6102-H222 #H520 (SPINDLE AMP) THE...

I HAVE HAD TWO TECHS LOOK AT THIS PROBLEM AND THEY DON'T SEEM TO KNOW WHY I AM GETTING THIS ALARM. ONE HAD ME PULL THE POWER SUPPLY TO HAVE IT CHECKED. P.S. WAS GOOD. ANOTHER TECH HAD ME PULL THE...