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    The "P" number I believe orient the tool...

    The "P" number I believe orient the tool graphically. That's going from memory a long time ago however.
  2. Thread: MC-60VAE

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    "the alarm" you are most likely referring to is...

    "the alarm" you are most likely referring to is Emergency Stop, anything else is easy and intuitive . . . you press Reset. With Emergency Stop you have to release the E-Stop button that's pressed in...
  3. Thread: G10,G11

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    I've never seen this done with a G10/11, just...

    I've never seen this done with a G10/11, just with variables like:

    /VZOFX=____ (for X Zero Offset)
    /VZOFZ=____ (for Z Zero Offset)
    /VTOFX1=____ (for Tool 1 X Tool Offset)
    /VTOFZ1=____ (for Tool...
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    Have you checked your X zero to make sure the...

    Have you checked your X zero to make sure the zero point of your toolholder is matched to the centerline of the spindle? Also, check your G17 and G41/42 depending on direction of cut. Can you post...
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    change the line to: g01 g90 g94 f50. z1. ...

    change the line to:

    g01 g90 g94 f50. z1.

    You are probably in incremental mode and the X is at the + limit for the turret index. If you're in incremental it's trying to move past the limit,...
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    They implemented a very useful tool on the mills...

    They implemented a very useful tool on the mills that "might" be there on the 5000M's, called Machine Diagnosis. If you hit Extend once then hit Machine Diagnosis while it's hanging up it will spell...
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    OSP 3000's had no RS232 interface.

    OSP 3000's had no RS232 interface.
  8. Thread: okuma LB15

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    It depends on the bearing in question and where...

    It depends on the bearing in question and where it is located. Is it inside the hydraulic actuator? That would be the large aluminum housing that the "dog house" the limit switches sit over. If...
  9. Thread: okuma LB15

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    Yes, 110 degrees is outside the ambient...

    Yes, 110 degrees is outside the ambient temperature requirements of the machine, so it would most definitely cause a problem. I personally feel that every bit of cooling and filtering you can put on...
  10. Thread: okuma LB15

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    I'll toss out a few answers here: The fans on...

    I'll toss out a few answers here:

    The fans on the machine are plenty to keep the machine cool given that:
    a) Your shop's ambient temperature is within the machine's operating range
    b) The fans...
  11. Thread: okuma LB15

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    I believe he's right, low oil pressure would be...

    I believe he's right, low oil pressure would be the hydraulic unit not the unit below the operator's panel. Power the machine down and swap two of the incoming power legs (R-S-T, move R to S and S...
  12. Thread: okuma LB15

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    You're disassembling the Operation panel my...

    You're disassembling the Operation panel my friend. This controls the I/O for all the buttons on the front keypad, the machine panel (below) and all the switches/buttons/LED's at the operator's...
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    Press Edit/Aux mode key, a new set of softkeys...

    Press Edit/Aux mode key, a new set of softkeys come up on the screen. Press Edit softkey, enter new program name then press [Write]. If you try to edit a program that does not exist, it creates a...
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    I assume you're talking about the springs that...

    I assume you're talking about the springs that supply the pull force and pulls up on the pullstud to hold the tool. Try googling belleville springs, a few possibilities are...
  15. Thread: Hi guys

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    The g111 and g112 are custom written macros for...

    The g111 and g112 are custom written macros for the machine you're using Edster. G100-G120 and M201-210 are commands that you can use to call up a subprogram. You write and save the subprogram in...
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    This will depend on the vintage of your LC40. ...

    This will depend on the vintage of your LC40. For all of them, you want to get the inclination aligned first, which is to say make the front edge of the turret face read 0 as you indicate in the Z...
  17. Thread: okuma LB15

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    Those don't really ring a bell or translate to...

    Those don't really ring a bell or translate to any boards I know off the top of my head, is there any way you can take a digital picture of the card cage and post it?
  18. Thread: okuma LB15

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    You're in the right area yes. The front of the...

    You're in the right area yes. The front of the boards should have letters at the very top over the top screw that secures it them in the card cage. DO NOT use contact cleaner/toothbrush on the...
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    1) Non-issue now that there's no alarm LED 8 2)...

    1) Non-issue now that there's no alarm LED 8
    2) - 4) Great! This is a common mistake made by people installing used Okumas. The good thing is that you didn't plug it in to 480VAC with the taps set...
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    Like with Fanuc, there are many second hand...

    Like with Fanuc, there are many second hand repair facilities, such as cncrepair.com - check the part number against their list to see if they have a repair/exchange available.
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    Old boards are usually quite expensive if you...

    Old boards are usually quite expensive if you want a complete replacement. Did you ask your contact for the new price, or for a repair/exchange unit? Usually a repair/exchange is available at a...
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    1010 is a servo alarm 1011 just means x (1010...

    1010 is a servo alarm 1011 just means x (1010 alarm on first axis) and 1013 means z (3rd axis). Check the state of the LDU units and see if any alarms LED's are on. These LED's give you an idea on...
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    I've only ever had it take a few minutes to...

    I've only ever had it take a few minutes to transfer/convert a disk for me. I would restart the transfer and see if it continues to hang up. If it does, please give us an idea of what you're...
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    Each board is separate, you would have to order...

    Each board is separate, you would have to order each the memory and main board. Depending on your machine's vintage, it should have a Panel connection on either the Main Card 2 (MC2) or a CRP board....
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    I would try to reboot and see if you can get more...

    I would try to reboot and see if you can get more alarm information. A cycle error just means that there is a board level problem in the card cage, nothing specific to which board. However, the...
  26. DSR/DTR should be jumpered (pin 6 to 20). There...

    DSR/DTR should be jumpered (pin 6 to 20). There is a comment on one of my setup sheets that if #29 is unaccessible you have to purchase a software upgrade before it will work. Without it I am...
  27. Mike, A few items I would like to explain...

    Mike,

    A few items I would like to explain about the Okuma. First is the DNC button. I'm not 100% on which DNC type this button is referring to, but given the vintage I would assume it's a...
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    Specifically, which alarm are you getting? ...

    Specifically, which alarm are you getting?

    Found some info in different manuals, so try a few different things. First thing, X5.0 is your stroke end limit input, X5.1 is the stroke end cancel...
  29. Thread: okuma LB15

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    Good idea, we might already have that part fixed...

    Good idea, we might already have that part fixed with the transformer taps already (info on that below)

    The Fanuc units are sold with separate base unit, control PCB, and possibly an orientation...
  30. Thread: okuma LB15

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    Clearly it's late, I replied to another post here...

    Clearly it's late, I replied to another post here too . . .
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