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Hi,

I'm hoping someone can offer some insight into a problem with our Amada RG80 press brake.
The machine is equiped with a 9EX control.

When a bend is programmed, the size comes out correctly...

Can anyone please assist with the ladder passwords for an Amada LC2415 Alpha 2?

Good day ladies and Gents,

I have an Amada LC2415 Alpha 2 that went swimming in a flood.
After a lot of work, the Fanuc side seems to be sorted out.

It's worth noting that the parameters were...

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The basics: The machine is an Amada Vipros 357 Queen with an Amadan-O4P-C Controller.
The machine was partially submerged in a flood. The water level during the flood rose to about a meter...

Hi Neil,

Will it last longer if the oil is on the seal?

I like the idea of the extra 80mm. is that an extra 40 down and 40 up?

some sort of rubber sleeve would be nice.

It is not noisy enough to warrant ear plugs, so i'll just crank up the HP.

(Mind you, we aren't supposed to use a screw driver these days without...

I broke the coupler!

It was caused by a chain of events really.
When you are finished working on the machine, are you are ready to shut it down, always retract the Z axis fully. (G53Z0.)
Here is...

Is the motor turning?
If so, it could be a loose grub screw on the coupler.

The machine has been re-assembled, and runs a LOT quieter.
There is a bit of noise from the pulley still. I tried to shim the top bearing block, to get the belt to run in the centre, but it didn't...

It came out easily. [relatively]
I placed a hard wooden block on the floor, turned the quill upsidedown, and knocked it firmly on the wood a few times.

Right ..... now that that is done, how do I...

Thanks for the tip Neil.
I'll let you know how it works out.

...... I didn't want to clamp it.
I'll just keep trying with the hammer. I dont have a copper one, but will use a block of wood and a regular hammer.

I like your idea about the threaded rod fro...

Hi TheProCreator,

I don't have any experience with this board i'm affraid.
Have you tried to contact the manufacturer?

Okay .... so I managed to get the quill out without any difficulty.

Now comes the hard work. How do I get the spindle shaft out of the quill? I have hit it with a rubber mallet a few times, but it...

The bearings should be delivered this afternoon.
I must still make a tool to get the nuts off the spindle.
Thereafter, i'll let you know how how it works out.

Hold thumbs .....

Thanks Neil.

I have the manual that came with the machine, but it doesn't show clearly how the spring is attached. Once removed, how do I tension it again?
Is this done by simply turning the...

I took it apart on Friday afternoon to get a feel for what i'm in for.

The top pulley bearing is running smooth, and with this removed, I can feel that the other three are the cause of my...

Thanks Neil, I'll give it go later today.

Thanks Neil,

I'll give it a try.
How tight should the belt be? Mine has a bit of "flop" to it.

I dont remember seing any wiring under the spindle pulley cover, but will take care.

Do the...

Hi Neil,

It's a whining sound, much like my kids, only more irritating.

If it is simply a shimming issue, it's easy to sort out.

"a separate bearing assembly supporting the top pulley"
Is...

Hi, I have seen a post here months ago, about how to grease the spindle bearings on an SX3, but cannot seem to find it now.

My spindle is rather noisy, and I would like to try and grease the...

Hi,

I have written a small test program that uses a G52 to offset a drilled hole.
It will run in Mach3, but preditor will not simulate it.

Is this just a case of modifying the post processor,...

Maybe I should have kept my mouth shut!
Finding help now may become a problem.

He has also been known to help a South African out from time to time!

That should do the trick.

Thanks for the replies and tips.

The machine is a Syil SX3.

I have checked the z-axis gibbs. There is no play at all.

With regards to the Y-axis gibbs being too tight, it is a possibility,...

When my cut runs along the X-Axis, everything behaves and I am getting a really good finish.

BUT......

When cutting in the Y direction, I am getting small waves in the part. It is not a tool...

Sure.

I'll give them a try later on. I have downloaded both of them.

Once again Greg, Thanks.

Neil,

My startup and operating procedures are exactly as per your recommendations. My use of the E-Stop button, (and CNC/MANUAL switch for that matter) during tool changes, was, as you clearly...