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    Sino SDS6 DRO Question

    I have a Sino SDS6-3V 3-axis DRO and have discovered a problem relating to the direct-entry of axis coordinates. First a little about my setup. I'm using 10 um scales which have a resolution of...
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    Just remembered that we also tried cutting some...

    Just remembered that we also tried cutting some 12L14 leaded steel with less than desirable results.
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    Forgot to mention that the insert grade is KC990...

    Forgot to mention that the insert grade is KC990 which looks to be for cutting carbon and alloy steels as well as ductile irons. Can the grade really make that much difference? If so, then this must...
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    I'm mostly cutting 6061 aluminum.

    I'm mostly cutting 6061 aluminum.
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    Carbide Insert Question

    Hello all,

    I'm not an expert when it comes to the huge variety of carbide inserts that are available, but have had pretty good success with the several types that I've used over the years. I just...
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    Fagor 800T Following Error

    Hello all,

    My 800T is reporting a "following error" on Z whenever the feedrate gets above a certain point. This happens whether I'm using the handwheel or during a program cycle. I have all of the...
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    Fagor 800TGI vs Mach

    Hello all,

    I have a 15 year old 14" Standard-Modern CNC lathe with a Fagor 800TGI control. The lathe is in great shape and machines well, but I hate the control. I won't go into all the reasons...
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    Thanks guys. Dick & Dr Pete have the same answer,...

    Thanks guys. Dick & Dr Pete have the same answer, so it must be right! Dick, where in the Cincinnati text did you find the reference? I found an older PDF of the same book, but haven't found the...
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    Cutting Large Radius with Endmill Tilted

    Hello all,

    I'm trying to remember how to calculate cutting a shallow, but relatively large radius on the end of a round rod on a knee mill. The procedure is to tilt the head to some angle and make...
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    OK, here's what I've found: I can manually change...

    OK, here's what I've found: I can manually change (via MDI mode) all tools (T1-18) EXCEPT for tools T02, T04, and T13. All 18 of my tool offsets are set to the same value. Is there some parameter...
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    Our machine is an Excel 510 (Fanuc 0M-C) with an...

    Our machine is an Excel 510 (Fanuc 0M-C) with an 18 pos dual-arm ATC. My understanding is that the pocket number doesn't necessarily coincide with the tool number because of the random (ie quicker)...
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    Random ATC - How to program?

    Hello all,

    Recently I posted a problem I was having with the ATC on our VMC. It turns out that I didn't fully understand how a random dual-arm ATC is supposed to be programmed. Evidently, tool #1...
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    The spindle drive is P/N A06B-6064-H303.

    The spindle drive is P/N A06B-6064-H303.
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    I don't think my machine has any servo drive pots...

    I don't think my machine has any servo drive pots to adjust. The wiring diagram indicates that the spindle motor is an Alpha Series and the amplifier is an S-Series w/optical cable.

    Could it be...
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    I took a look at the spindle orientation...

    I took a look at the spindle orientation alignment. The slot in arm looks to be pretty well centered with the tool (CAT40). I jogged the ATC through each step of the cycle and stopped with the arm...
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    I'm starting to wonder if my machine ever even...

    I'm starting to wonder if my machine ever even had a tool change macro. Your comment about the spindle orientation sounds like a good place to start. It looks to be pretty much in alignment with the...
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    GP, All three parameters are 0. Looking over...

    GP,

    All three parameters are 0. Looking over the parm list, these relate to 9001, 9002, and 9003. What should be in these? Could 1=used and 0=not used or something similar?

    Dan
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    Hi GP, Our control is a 0M-C. Thanks, Dan

    Hi GP,

    Our control is a 0M-C.

    Thanks,
    Dan
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    Tool Changer - Still Having Problems

    We got a copy of another Excel 510's tool change macro - Thanks go out to Matt Mason @ TR Mfg. Here's what Matt sent:

    O9000
    (TOOL CHANGE MACRO);
    G80 G40 M9;
    G91 G28 Z0.0 M10;
    M6 T#149;
    M99;
    ...
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    Missing Tool Change Macro for Excel 510

    Well it looks like there are no O9000 macros in my machine. What's strange is the fact that Parameter 10, bit 4 (PRG9) was already set to 0. Seem like this should have been 1 (disable macro 9000...
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    Re: Excel 510 / Fanuc 0MC Tool Changer Problem

    Thanks for your reply skullworks.

    I'm trying to get the O9000 series macros to display, but seem to be having a problem doing so. I've made sure the parameter write mode is enabled and have read...
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    Excel / Kiwa 510 VMC Fanuc 0M) ATC Problem

    Hello all,

    I've got an Excel (Kiwa) 510 VMC with a double-arm ATC and am having problems where the tool change cycle. Will only work ONLY after a fresh M19 Spindle Orient command. Subsequent tool...
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    Thanks to you guys I was able to make the...

    Thanks to you guys I was able to make the parameter 706 change so that I could get another 0.8" stroke. I also made another limit switch cam which is set to shut down the machine if the stroke goes...
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    Thanks for your replies. I really appreciate your...

    Thanks for your replies. I really appreciate your help.

    I tried to gain access to the Z-axis ball screw, but was unable to. I did verify that there was plenty of room for the counterweight to move...
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    Fanuc 0M - Changing Axis Limits

    Hello, I have a Fanuc 0-MC control on my Excel 520 VMC. My Z-axis machine limit is set such that I can't quite get the tool down to my work surface. Besides the limit switch (which I've bypassed with...
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