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I have been very happy with the software from dncsoftware. It's been running my Fadal 3016 for the last 7 years. Using Xmodem (DNCX on the Fadal) protocol and the Keyspan serial adapter.
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I use format 2, and my 88hs machine ('98 3016L) will tool change at the current table location -- it just goes up in Z and swaps tools.

I think you would be best advised to follow the tutorials supplied with the software (Help->Tutorial). The default plane is X-Y, so you can create toolpaths if you have geometry to select. If...

I use the Tripplite/Keyspan USB Serial adapter with my Fadal with great success. I've found it's the most compatible, and comes with debug tools to let you see the serial transactions -- sometimes...

Looking into water jet, and laser cutting.

I use the OneCNC Link program for sending files to the control. It does not seem to handle DNC as it doesn't react to the software flow control (or at least doesn't do whatever is needed to...

I'll venture to guess your problem is lack of proper flow-control handling in your PC serial port driver. Today, you're probably using a USB serial adapter, and many of those don't do flow control...

Are you sure you can run that machine on single phase power? According to the Fadal Installation manual, "The Fadal VMC line is designed for three phase input power. However, three phase power is...

Well, I would enter the backlash values (which should be written inside of the cabinet doors -- if you don't have those you could probably just put in 0's or 1s for each axis). Then cold start the...

Thanks for posting that info.

I would like to see a competitive price on memory upgrades -- I couldn't find any on your online store. Care to post those here?

According to the manual G43 isn't required, all tool height offsets are done when the H word is used.

I first thought your problem sounded like a programming/post issue (ie, the R0 plane in a...

I just looked at the manual -- I think the arrows you see aren't about relative values, but about movement of the tool tip -- so the solid arrow from Z Final Depth to R Plane represent a rapid...

I agree with Delw's comments. Since your part top is at Z=.5, I would change your code from:


H17 Z1.0 M8
G99 G81 R0+0.2 Z0.365 F12. X0.75 Y-0.5 E1


To

H17 Z1.0 M8

I don't need another one, but I'm not selling mine!

Search through some of the older threads (look for things like "Fixture offsets" or "Tool Height Setting".) Here is one that I think might have the kind of useful info you need:
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I prefer to leave a tool in the spindle whenever the machine is powered on. This is so that if I use air or a coolant hose to clean the inside of the machine, no chips will make their way into an...

Has this machine ever worked, or is this a new installation?

Welcome David (the "D" in FADAL)! We appreciate any insight you might bring to discussions on the board.

I posted this on your thread on PM. It looks like G17 (or perhaps G15) are the keys to what you want. How to use them is described in Section 12 of the Fadal User Manual (Rotary Axis chapter).

Did you start with making sure the transformer is tapped correctly for your input voltage?

Did you look in the online help -- they have lots of information for specific controls.

Any chance your arc on/off parameters are not large enough for the cutter compensation required?

When you enter SETCS then HO, the machine will travel to where it thinks the Cold Start Position is. If this is NOT lined up with the marks, then you need to jog to the marks, then run the Cold...

We align the vice (which generally holds the stock) to the X-axis of the machine. If I was bolting stock to the table, I would just bolt it down aligned.

There is no provision for "rotating" the...

I don't know the solution, but I'm sure folks will want to know what version of software your 88HS control has? Also, you might post a snippet of your code so we can see what format G2/G3 you are...

Please let us know what version of the software you are using. You should make sure you've updated to the latest version of XR3 or XR4 available at: http://onecncsupport.com/

I have a bit of experience working with USB -- I've seen many, many USB serial adapters, and the ones that always work and have the best software are the ones from Keyspan, the USA-19HS in particular...

Are you sure 3 ball bearings is the right number in the retention mechanism? From my reading of the manuals, there should be 8 ball 3/16" ball bearings. I could see how missing more than half the...

G0 Z0.1

Assuming the top of your work is Z0.