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  1. Poll: Re: Who works in manufacturing. programming or machining

    MakeMylifeEasy, We machine a lot of small parts like that. We get a spectacular finish facing with a 2 flute shear hog on our smaller parts and if you take very light cuts at .005 to .01 doc you will...
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    Sure you fixed it by now but for others Perform a...

    Sure you fixed it by now but for others Perform a turret restoration and make sure you input the exact tool it happened during event after mode and then reset the machine and it will auto set it’s...
  3. Looking to swap Gibbs Posts listed for a Fanuc 16i-ma Robodrill for Gibbs Cam

    Here is a list of Posts that i have. We have a couple Robodrill 14ia with 16i-ma controls and 4 axis on one machine. If only 3 axis post is available that is fine for now although 4 axis would be...
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    Re: Gibbscam post file needed

    I have several lathe posts for Fanuc controls if you want to try any?
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    Re: #9 spindle fault

    Well it was short lived. Same issue again. There are a few other things i suspect causing the problem i dont believe the machine is setup correct. This is a used machine we took in a few months ago...
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    Re: #9 spindle fault

    Another Update. After swapping the 1010-4 spindle card from our 4020 to the VMC15 the machine appears to be operating flawlessly. All too often though i've seen coincidences where the issue comes...
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    Re: #9 spindle fault

    I checked fault line continuity to J9 connector on the main board and its good. I replaced the spindle "on" ice cube relay to rule it out and when i go into MDI and command M3 i get axis controller...
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    Re: #9 spindle fault

    Hoping Someone is still checking these old posts rather than start a new one and id like to keep the information here. After long searching this seems to be the closest thread to the issue were...
  9. Thread: LCD Monitor

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    Figured I may as well show anyone else interested...

    Figured I may as well show anyone else interested how to reuse the Fadal crt power supply. It’s fairly straight forward. You will need some standoffs and be sure to reuse the grounding points. Make...
  10. Thread: LCD Monitor

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    This is how it looks with the factory trim. At...

    This is how it looks with the factory trim. At each corner you do have to Dremel approx .100 off the inside corners so they don’t push on the screen. I’m going to try it without the buttons and see...
  11. Thread: LCD Monitor

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    I ended up installing mine from the backside. I...

    I ended up installing mine from the backside. I do think it looks a little better initially on the front for reasons of the screen trim but it was really easy to use double sided 3m tape and then I...
  12. Thread: LCD Monitor

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    Those are nice with the varying font color but...

    Those are nice with the varying font color but hard to justify the extra expense. I bought the Eyoyo from amazon for $80 and it is plug and play. Just installed today, no adjustments of any kind and...
  13. A axis brake m60 command in program or post, A axis not braking?

    Question is more complex than title describes. I have a couple of 4 axis Fadals but my question pertains to the 3016L. My dealer wrote a post to Command brake on and off during program because I...
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    Interesting. I’m doing an lcd swap next week with...

    Interesting. I’m doing an lcd swap next week with identical monitor. I will let you know if I have the issue and what I find out. If you figure it out beforehand please do post.
  15. No update since? People need to know many of...

    No update since? People need to know many of these controls will not accept a memory card and you must use a SRAM card. The control is likely fine just do a reset. Everyone of our fanuc machines will...
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    Re: FANUC O-T alarm 930 cpu interrupt

    To add to this we’re having this error occur from a memory card when we try and read it. The card is apparent incompatible in case someone else should get this error. Pull the card and restart the...
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    Denver Colorado Hand Scraping Class

    Denver, Colorado Scraping Class:

    Hello Everyone,

    I am reaching out to anyone who may be interested in the art of hand scraping and communicating with Richard King to coordinate a scraping class...
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    I digress if you want to spend the time and get...

    I digress if you want to spend the time and get them drawn up you can buy chinese screws to fit. The reality is if someone picked a fadal up cheap you could essentially gut it and do absolutely...
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    I ran into same issue on 4020 after rebuilding my...

    I ran into same issue on 4020 after rebuilding my x axis servo, regluing magnets, swapping tach, etc.., didn’t strip the shielded cable back far enough and a little solder dripped down and made...
  20. 3016 control slowing up and needs to be reset often

    Weird issue that started ocuuring on our 3016L AC -5 machine. maybe someone can enlighten me. After a half day the machine suddenly doesn’t take my cd, dir, at commands and sits doing nothing. If I...
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    I have a post you can try. We do 4th axis here...

    I have a post you can try. We do 4th axis here but I hadn’t attempted it on the centroid. You’re welcome to a copy if you’d like. Pm me.
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    We have 3 fanuc OI posts and a 30i post looks...

    We have 3 fanuc OI posts and a 30i post looks like one is for Gibbs I haven’t tried the other 3 they are actual .post files versus .pst. We don’t use those controls they happened to come packaged...
  23. Re: New (to me) 4020 / getting started: helical errors, feed rate max, acceleration.

    Did you ever figure out anything further per your situation? We have a similar issue and it’s happening in multi part operation with Gibbs cam. Machining 6 identical parts and the first 5 work fine...
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    Re: Grinding noise on X axis

    We just had a Glentek drop a magnet loose inside. Typical clunk, click and grind noise. Pulling it apart now and seeing if we can glue it back in place while the motor is still operable. You can...
  25. Re: Fadal 4020 complete control system for sale

    I would like to see a video myself. We have enough machines here we could change one over while the others are making parts. Want to keep options open because it’s only a matter of time considering...
  26. Thread: No Way Lube

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    Need to add I verified the 3016 is fine and...

    Need to add I verified the 3016 is fine and working. Appears that the 4020 pump is on its way out (pun intended). Has anyone used a different brand pump with adjustable pots rather than rely on the...
  27. Thread: No Way Lube

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    Re: No Way Lube

    I’ve got a question concerning way lube myself. On my 3016L I am able to depress the button several times and hear the pump inside while watching the gauge go up to 300psi. After it sits a minute or...
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    A good point. As an oem they are excellent for...

    A good point. As an oem they are excellent for us. We have a 95 4020 boxed ways 4 axis, a 94 vmc15-914, and a 2002 3016L 4 axis. They were cheap to buy used, cheap to maintain, and cheap to operate...
  29. Any automotive vacuum hose should work. That’s...

    Any automotive vacuum hose should work. That’s what we use and you can buy it in many lengths and the fittings are nice to work with. You can even opt for quick disconnects.
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    Did you ever figure out the issue or try another...

    Did you ever figure out the issue or try another brand converter? Brand and size of usb stick seems to be issue. Try finding anything under 16gb now days is nearly impossible. I think the earlier...
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