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... I think.

The USB ubgrade is really using the serial port.

It is essentially a tiny tiny tiny computer hanging on the serial port that recognizes commands typed from the CNC88 and essentially DNCs data...

I looked pretty hard at the hardinge unit. Worked a bit with Al at hardinge about integration on a fadal without requiring the fadal 1030(?) indexer card. It would have been perfect for me but didn't...

if the hardinge indexer is used with the hardinge controller, motor type doesn't matter.

should be as simple as plugging in the the power and connecting the "index" connection. Also will require...

Do I still use 7E1 with xmodem ? I thought Xmodem required 8, and conventionally used no parity bit.

the manual, chap 14, "software" "b" (pg 333) says 8-N-1 with X. Is that true? I'm...

Neal,
First off, I *really* appreciate your contributions here. There were some comments in the manual about DNCX only being used with the -3 CPU and that confused me thoroughly. Esp since "MU" on...

Hi guys.
Just curious when you are running DNC, do you enter the "DNC" or DNCX" command ?

I've been using DNC for a couple of years without issue, wondering if there is any benefit in going to...

I had a very similar issue on a lathe.

There was a parameter, either P98 or P99- that set how far ahead the cutter comp thinks. Techies told me to increase the parameter until it worked...

In...

Hi fellas.

Anyone have an example of a program that uses multiple fixtures and multiple coord rotations?

Just got a job in with some tight tolerances, and their fixture was apparently built...

So the load meter isn't showing "load" it is showing "amps". How poorly will this work with the tool load compensation G-code ?

I wonder if it is possible to configure the baldor drive to...

Gar,
The test he mentions is a fadal-only loopback. TX from the Fadal, RX at the Fadal, verify received = sent.

On my machine, belts are nearly new, maybe 100 hrs cut time on them.

If I get some downtime this weekend, I'll run a little test and report spindle load meter reading versus spindle drive readings...

That keypad is sold seperately.

if you have a baldor drive with a hole that is about that size, you should just be able to get one and plug it in.

M3.1 replaces M3, and M4.1 replaces M4.

The ".1" on the end will turn on the spindle and tell the controller to ignore the encoder that monitors the rotation of the spindle.

I believe the...

HA! You think so, eh?



Anyway, years ago I had the non-CNC version of that #45 mill, same as pictured but with an R8 spindle. I was less than impressed. I ran it for about 4 hours then sold it....

Not sure if it is the display or what, $350 for a new display isn't all that tempting when I don't know if it is the problem or not.

I should also add that the motor is not that heavily loaded. My...

Um, TA,1 is to RECEIVE a text file. PU,2 will SEND the current program from the fadal.

Similar issue here.
Low speed spindle operation is HIGH load on the meter.

Increasing RPM will decrease load. With my 2speed spindle, 100RPM is like 100% load, and 2500 RPM is near 5%.

I have...

Try using M3.1 and M4.1 instead of M3 and M4.

Guys,
Is there some secret command or debug option to activate the waylube pump ? I just want to be sure all the lines are flowing.

Thanks!

Thanks DareBee, I was more wondering about tips on how to not have to always specify CD,8 before a TA,PU, or DNC command :-)

The cable here is like 9 miles long, and 9600 is adequate for DNC.
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"indexer" isn't a full 4th. If you plan on doing rotary moves while moving X/Y/Z, it is a royal pain in the ass with a divorced control.

It can be done- by calibrating delays, sending the M...

My SETP is set for 9600, but the darned thing will *NOT* communicate unless I do a CD,8 from the control.

With the CD,8 it is fine, but for the life of me I can't get it to work by itself on power...

Blocks in the buffer is way more important than time...
you can use macros to show runtime during a tool change or similar.

E1 G28 ... I think you really want E0G28 for traverse, then ExHyDy to start machining at the next location.

Or does Gibbs post it all using E1, and you specify offsets that get generated into...

you can use the macro variable AX AY AZ to call the current position (in the active WCS) of the tool. X & Y should always correspond with the display - Z , watch it, be sure you apply the H word...

1) Turn on spindle and adjust speed pot until the screen displays 100%.
2) Loosen setscrew on speed knob
3) turn dial until the pointer aligns with "100%"
4) Tighten setscrew on speed knob

SB,

Repeat- I asked you how it is possible to run a servo system without any feedback. Pretty certain I can handle a technical argument here but I would like to know your thoughts.

Can you...

My question was meant for scott bob.

Sounds like without feedback on my legacy control, my table should have shot clean off the mill long ago :)

Mine runs about 1 drop/sec and sometimes I see it when it's first turned on - if the light from the internal floodlight strikes it just right.

Once the coolant gets flying you sure can't tell it's...