I have an early 80's (~83-84) LB15 w/ dovetail ways on the X axis. I have had backlash for quite a while and dialed it out as best as possible w/ backlash comp in the control. I did that a couple...
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I have an early 80's (~83-84) LB15 w/ dovetail ways on the X axis. I have had backlash for quite a while and dialed it out as best as possible w/ backlash comp in the control. I did that a couple...
Thanks for all the work Forhire and thanks Jim for your input as well,
The biggest problem I have found with this machine is the lack of being able find exactly how certain codes should be used....
Ok, below I have a copy of a sample program I just posted with Fusion 360. It is just a simple 2" x 2" x 1"tall cube. Profiled around the outside with a 1/2" endmill. Comp in this case is for "wear"....
Sorry forhire, somehow I missed your last couple of posts. I have been very busy of late. I have a bunch of programming to do today so I'll take the time and post up some sample code while I'm at the...
On another note, I did make a sample profiling program to check cutter comp. The output from the post didn't look right from what I've found works on my machine. Unfortunately I don't have time to...
Sorry I wasn't able to get back to you yesterday. I was able to test a couple different things with that "%" symbol. First I manually added them to the program already loaded into the machine. 1 at...
Here's an interesting quirk I've had happen, but so far only twice since I bought the machine 2 years ago.
A couple days ago I turned my machine on (hadn't run in a few weeks). Everything booted...
Now that you mention it, when I send a program from my laptop to the dx32 (via RS232), those symbols seem to get automatically removed once the control receives the program. Seems for me, it is...
Here is another one forhire:).
I typically only use sequence numbers at the beginning of each feature that calls out a tool change. For instance, if I'm calling up tool 3, I will have an "N3" at...
Thanks forhire!
For those that are following this thread, I wanted to post the text of my PM to forhire. It is just a cut and paste.
"That post looks like it should work fine on my end. The only major differences...
I for got to add in my PM that I would normally put a G45 at the top if anything. I believe this code only comes into play when using cutter comp. On the other hand, I have not noticed a big...
Machinehead,
Did you ever get a chance to check out what version you had?
Thanks
Hi Machinehead,
Thanks for the response. Would be very interested to see what version software you have. If you could check it out when you can and get back to me would greatly appreciate it.
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Is this something that could be done thru scripting? Anyone else had a similar situation with thier machine controller?
Thanks
Hello,
Was hoping someone could help me out with modifiying my post processor to output helical arcs in a separate format than regular arcs. I've looked thru my post and expected to find a section...
Sorry for the late reply guys. Been hectic here to say the least. Yes, this is a TC-1g, believe it to be around a `00. S/N TC1-0097 It's my understanding the TC1-4 series machines were only built...
Mactec54,
Here are a few pics of the inside of my control cabinet.
I don't see anything out of the ordinary, on the other hand, I have never really looked inside any other TC machine.
The...
Sorry Marty, your right...I ended up posting in the wrong thread. I will fix asap!
Wrong Thread.
Thanks for looking into my 60 software Mactec. I will try to get a photo uploaded within the next few days of the control cabinet. Since I bought the machine I have put in a new advantech motherboard...
In regards to the software version, 6.89.57 is the latest version that EMI sells. However, my machine (`00 TC1g) came with revision 6.89.60. I have never had any luck finding any info as to what the...
Another quick way to check if your spindle is CAT or BT is to look upside the spindle taper with a flashlight, if you see a cup with 4 balls on the end, you have a BT drawbar. If you see claws or...
I have read other posts in this forum where people have mentioned using Win98 successfully, however no details were given. Just off handed comments really.
Also, not sure if they were using win98...
Here are a few pics of the marks left on my spindle and tool taper. These were taken a few months ago.
Jonp,
That's a great question, and one I've spent many hours trying to answer definitively. I did end up finding a service bulletin, I believe it was bulletin 206 IIRC and it was recently...
Thanks again Forhire,
The thread you referenced from the welding forum is packed full of info, seems like I find something new every time I go thru it. :-)
After finally taking the time to do...
Thanks for the reply's and discussion guys,
It's been pretty hectic since my first post so I apologize for taking so long to get back.
When I last talked to EMI about the BMDC4 upgrade, it was...
Hello everyone,
I have a TC1g and looking for some feedback on a few questions I have.
First off, I'm looking for feedback from those of you that have taken the plunge and upgraded their BMDC...
Hello,
Does anyone have EZ-Path software version 2.50.45 currently running on their machine? When I purchased my lathe it was installed, but the hdd became corrupted before I could make a...