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If you are interested in changing your ATC over to the BT holders, I have 30 pcs of the BT clips new for your FADAL.
They were included with a CAT-40 machine that we bought used.
James

Try: Shift-Spindle On.
When it asks you for the spindle speed, (let's say you typed in 1500), it should only shift from high range to low range to prepare for the spindle to turn on, but you have to...

We had the same problem on our 3016. The problem turned out to be the air line going to the high-low idler cylinder came loose. This caused the low-range belt to be loose so the spindle did not turn...

As always, Thanks Neal!!

Hello all.
I am running a program that is making the buffers drop from 256 down to the low 30's. It is a contour that does not have many short moves and only a few arcs. The machine is a 4020 HT w/...

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Thank you to all who have replied to this thread!
I removed the spindle cover to inspect the mechanical end of the machine and indeed found a worn orientation cam pocket (and probably the detent...

Hello all!
We have a 1992 Fadal 3016 w/88 control that has spindle orient issues.
We went into the parameters and adjusted the spindle orient variable up and down by small increments as per the...

I just replaced my spindle fan on a 2006 4020 10,000 rpm machine. I had a Com Air Rotron Model MR2B3 PN: 28245 6.75 dia 6.375 hole center. I purchased a replacement from Allied Electronics...

Maybe I am missing the point, but why would you even think of compromising the engineered system of a $50,000 - $100,000 machine tool to save less than $100?
I'm not looking to start an argument,...

Hello all,
Has anyone ever rigid tapped 0-80 threads?
I need to tap several thousand holes .188 dp thru 6061-t6 aluminum.

Thanks for the input.

We have it on our shop PC with no problems. It is XP Professional though, perhaps there is a difference??
Best of luck! and Merry Christmas!!

Hello all!
Does anyone know of the Fanuc SV control?
There is a Hardinge CNC lathe, the Talent 645 SV that is equiped with the Fanuc SV control, but I have looked everywhere to find some...

Hello all,
Has anyone had experience with the Hardinge Talent SV 645 sieres CNC lathes?
We are contemplating buying one, but have heard little to no mention of the SV sieres lathes or the Fanuc SV...

Well, we received our 4020HT Reman and it is sweet!!
Other than the little decal on the front of the cabinet stating "Fadal Factory Rebuild" it is a new machine. It came wrapped in plastic (cool,...

Well guys, I thank all of you for your input. We bought a 4020 reman and it should be delivered 09/17/06. I can't wait for my late Christmas present!!
All input is good, but I am glad to hear good...

Hello all,
Where can I get the top cover for a FADAL 4020?
I have seen them on eBay in the past, but alas, now that I need one they are gone...
Help me if you can, I need two.
Respectfully,...

Has anyone bought a remanufactured FADAL?
If so, what are your comments/concerns?
Thanks for your time,
Respectfully,
James Winn

DAKING,
Thanks! Like I said, we don't have many programs in F2 yet so if I had to turn back, now is the time. It sounds like we will continue on in F2.
Thank you all for your input!!
James

Are we loosing any fuctionality by running F2? We are so new to this right now we can still turn back and go with F1, but in a year or so...

Thank you all for your responses, it helps to hear from...

Does MasterCam offer a post for Format1? I only see Fadal2

What are the pros and cons of Format1 and Format2 programing options?
We use format2 now, but most of the other Fadal shops around us seem to like Format1.
We program offline with Mastercam and the...

Any known problems with the MPI need to be aware of?

What is the difference between the FADAL Multi-processor control and the MP 32?
We have the Multi-processor on a 2001 4020HT and wondered why I have not seen any posts reflecting this control.
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