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Hi, Wow! This is a blast from the past. It's been over 12yrs since I used this machine.
I will say that I did experience the same situation you are describing, but it's been so long that I honestly...

Hi, do you have or know where I can download a list of all the parametric codes and their explanations? The tool tips on the interface just aren't enough to give an understanding of correct usage....

Hi,

I'm looking to see if anyone has a spare pallet for an FH680.
Ours is 630mm square.
Please see attached pics for our existing pallet and it's mounting configuration.

Variaxis 630-5X w/ PC FUSION 640M

Does anyone have any idea why the MF1 button would be flashing after turning the machine on?
I've tried rebooting it but it's still doing it.

I'm reluctant to...

Thanks mbi,

The dxf import would have to be one the more appealing features to me. Assuming that means goodbye to all those tedious shape descriptions.

Be nice to sit at the workstation and...

Hi,

Does anyone out there use either MazaCAM or CamLink for offline programming?

I'm wondering if there are any independent reviews?
I don't know what the cost is but I'd expect it'll be up...

Probably no comparison but I drive a Variaxis 630-5X and we use Mobil Vactra No.2 (ISO VG 68).
I put in 2 litres every 160hrs.

Hi Tim,

There are 3 x MRJ2 batteries.

1. Magazine: At the back of the machine in a cabinet under the rear access for magazine.

2. Pallet Door: On top of the machine above the pallet change...

User Parameters D would appear to be the correct area (Point Machining) and there are a few options there, like pre-diameter for reaming, depths for tapping and drilling etc. but nothing for...

Yes, I've found TPC VERY useful. Particularly for specifying an alternative route for the approach and departure of a tool to navigate a pallet that's in the way at A-90.0!

Thanks Jim,

I'll have a look at the manual and see if anything looks obvious.
I remember changing the default behavior of taps a while ago, but blowed if I can find where now.

Used to bother...

Hi,

Can anyone tell me where I can change the default tool called up in a Mazatrol unit?

eg. When I set a M10 tapping unit it loads an 8.7mm drill. I'd like it to default to an 8.6mm drill.
I...

Ah yes, well spotted JoBwan. I now recall seeing this in the list of options (of which there are many).
I believe they are cost options when ordering the machine.
Why rigid tapping would be a cost...

Isn't the spindle oriented at the start point?

I know in ISO the Speed must be stated in the canned cycle, and not before, to retain orientation.
My Variaxis retains orientation in Mazatrol and I...

The only parts we buy in are the ground ball lock plates as we don't have a grinder.
The other fixtures and tombstones are made in house as we have our own fabrication shop and I reckon it's always...

Here are some pics of commonly used fixtures. Probably nothing out of the ordinary but very useful none the less.
They are all either ball lock fixtures or accommodate ball lock fixtures.
(With...

I have a ball-locked 3 jaw chuck and ball-locked hydraulic vice on mine. Admittedly, the 3 jaw doesn't get used a lot as we have 2 Integrex's capable of doing milling on what would normally be...

Because New Zealand is a relatively small country and largely rural, we could be considered as rather isolated both from neighboring industrial cities and more so from other countries. Our...

Rigidity. . . hmm...
What's that?

Our Variaxis configuration is such that any work that requires all-around machining obviously should be mounted in the center of the pallet which means that when...

We're involved in a wide variety of industries in our shop.
We do a steady amount of componentry for a light aircraft manufacturer which is machine-from-solid.
Fisheries, marine parts (super...

As well as better balance, runout etc, shrink also allow better access as the neck is generally smaller than collet chucks.
Our Variaxis 630 5X runs to 12000rpm and therefor tooling only needs to be...

Don't know if this will be of any help or not, but assuming you're still not at the automated stage, we use this 3 point macro on our Kitamura 2Xi with very good accuracy results.
Our machines are...

I gather you're not talking about a Mazatrol MMS unit for 3 pt probe?

Thank you, that's brilliant.

Just tried it. :D

Does anyone know how to set the Dynamic offset in an EIA program for G54.2 P:##

I have been using this successfully for Work Offset range G54.1

G10 G90 L20 P25 X-315.146 Y-281.120 Z-570.535...

As long as your sub (1234.eia) has M99 at the end of it you can call it repeatedly in your main program, eg:

M98P1234
M98P1234
M98P1234
M98P1234
M30

Note: your sub will have as it's first...

It sounds like our machines are too different to be able to give you any meaningful information.

Mine uses a Renishaw Probe with feedback which "Teaches" the material position to the specified...

Sorry, this is the only Mazak screen I'm familiar with. :(

T6M06 (Changes T6)
T5 (Parks T5 in Change-arm)

Does your screen look like this?

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=117114&stc=1&d=1287446262

Can anyone tell me if there's a way to call subs directly from a memory card?

I've used M198 to call from a card in ISO but can't seem to find a way on the Fusion 640M.

Reason:
The memory has...