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    Tool setting datum shift

    Hi Everybody,
    I have a Bridgeport 1000/22 with a HH 426 control.
    At present I set the tool lengths from the same work piece Z datum, but sometimes that datum isn't always available once I start...
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    Re: G code for OT A

    Dear Guhl, Thanks very much for your response and the information. Very helpful.
    RHK
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    G code for OT A

    Hi Guys,
    I am the proud owner of an old Colchester CNC2000L lathe with a solid Dickson tool-post i.e. not a turret. And before anybody has a good laugh, its perfect for the work I do because of it's...
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    Re: "I" drive not available - 9067

    Hi Larspeed, I am constantly amazed at the clever people like you who can do these things! My particular problem solved its self somehow. I went through all that I could to no avail but it started...
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    Re: "I" drive not available - 9067

    Hi, Thanks for your response. I shall look into it. It started working again this morning but its doing some strange things in the file management that I haven't seen it do before.

    Regards,

    RHK
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    "I" drive not available - 9067

    Dear All,

    As much as I love my Cincinnati Arrow 750, it's driving me nuts!
    I program everything (and I mean everything) offline with my CAM software and have done so for at least the last 6...
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    Re: Colchester 2000L CNC

    Hi, Thanks for your response.
    Parameter 0020 is just zeros. Because there is a "Zero return" position on one of the rotary switches, I assumed it needed to be homed.
    Any help gratefully received....
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    Colchester 2000L CNC

    Hi Everybody,
    I have just got an old Colchester 2000L CNC with a Fanuc OT A control. I can power it up, jog and MPG the axis no problem. I have pushed (or it seems like) every button, in every...
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    Re: Advice for start up!

    Hi, So sorry to hear about your little one. When your family is unwell it makes things like work insignificant. I wish you well.
    In my opinion (and it is only my narrow minded thoughts) it a rock...
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    Re: Advice for start up!

    Hi, I have been self employed for the last 6 years doing more or less exactly what you plan. I'll make no bones about it, its a hard game on your own with only one machine to run. The worst part is...
  11. Re: Inventor HSM Fanuc post processor v Cincinnati Arrow with CT FNC 4 control

    Hi, Thanks for your responses and apologies for my slow reply. I actually solved the problem by trial and error (read = accident) in the user defined parameters in HSM's generic Fanuc post. By...
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    Colchester 2000 CNC wiring diagram

    Hi Lovely people,
    Does anyone have a wiring diagram for an old Colchester 2000 CNC with a Fanuc OT control? I need all the pin outs for the servo control cables etc. Trying to rectify "not ready"...
  13. Inventor HSM Fanuc post processor v Cincinnati Arrow with CT FNC 4 control

    Hi People!

    I have an issue when posting files to my Cincinnati FNC control. I use the standard generic post processor that is supplied with my CAD/CAM Inventor HSM 2016.
    90% of the time this...
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    Re: Sweet Miyano problems

    Many thanks for your response. I discovered a small door at the end of the control with an interlock switch in. If I switch this, it all works a treat! I've actually manged to program some simple...
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    Sweet Miyano problems

    Hi Guys,
    I have recently installed a 1984 Miyano BNC 20 lathe with a Fanuc 3Tc control. It's a lovely little machine but the fleshy bit is useless.
    I can get the X & Z to "zero return" but I can't...
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