Sorry to drag up a really old post but I'm trying to use this serial program on my older Fanuc control and when I read the program into the control (can't drip feed macro) it splits the program up...
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Sorry to drag up a really old post but I'm trying to use this serial program on my older Fanuc control and when I read the program into the control (can't drip feed macro) it splits the program up...
Excellent info- super handy. Wasn't pointed out in the Fanuc parameter manual for my machine.
No ideas here? I figured there would be something since I can't be the only one that wants something like this. And if it's software that seems pretty straightforward for a sharp programmer that...
Does anyone know if there is a relatively affordable DNC "box" or PC computer software that can take g-code and use custom m-codes *within the box* (not in CNC control) to do things like send signals...
Exactly. Now, how do you take that S-format hex file and make it look like a ladder in TXT format? I saw a pic of a text format ladder but am not sure if it came from Fladder software or if there...
Ok, thanks, got it working and backed up. Created another DNC profile with values that match the ones on the PMC screen and it works slick as can be. What was getting me was that the other...
Thanks for this. Spent a lot of time trying to even output the PMC parameters per the instructions but can't for some reason. Not sure why. And if I can't output the parameters to RS-232 I can't...
I saw online where someone had a text version copy of their ladder. Any suggestions on how to achieve?
I have an Oi-Mate-MB and backed up SRAM on my machine on a card and got two files with...
Might have something to do with CN1 terminals 29 and 30 (S-RDY) which are servo ready signals. The problem is that neither of the turn on and off 24v and the ohms don't change much between them...
The brake works just fine as does the relay. I just can't find the wire that should go to the relay to ground it when the axis isn't suppose to be moving. Suggestions?
Have a 3-axis router with all Yaskawa servos using WinCNC for the control. Only the z-axis servo has a brake.
I was chasing down a repeated fault issue and somehow during the troubleshooting my...
Is there a way to decide more definitively? I can't get Sharp to call me back.
Do you know what clicker dies are for steel rule die cutting flat materials like leather, foam, gasket, etc.? One of the ways they make the die bases is to cut a very narrow groove in 1/2" thick...
Ok thanks, let me look.
Youdaman! The second code worked great!
Now I need to figure out if my machine has spare M codes to run a rotary axis indexer that has its own controller. Ideas there? I think I need to use...
Do any of you have experience cutting fabric with your CNC router? Nothing huge scale, just small volume. Examples of affordable rotary oscillating knives and a head to control them?
Getting better at running my machine. One thing I haven't figured out though... after I zero all axis then I can rotate the umbrella toolchanger one tool at a time by pushing the button. This lets...
Anyone happen to know?
Sounds like good advice, thanks. How do you accurately position a part with an odd shape with Mitee Bites like you would with a soft jaw?
Found this old thread and I'm having the same questions- want to find out if my machine has spare relays or the ability to add them. I don't know much about reading ladders but I have the ladder...
Money is tight right now and I have a job for two 6" double vises next to each other with parts located in soft jaws. I already own an orange vise and really like it but two of their doubles just...
Thanks for all the advice, especially gentlegiant for your lengthy responses. I finally got it figured out I think :) As you pointed out I think the "relative" numbers were messing me up so I...
Thx so much, let me try these things when I get to my shop.
Btw, one idea I thought of- is there a Fanuc G or M command that turns on/off a tool offset mode. IOW if the command is turned on in...
Not at shop so can't see machine but do I have to set work offset for every tool individually? So if I have 10 tools I have to go set the tool offset for each one and then have to set the work...
I must be missing something easy. Have a new-to-me VMC with Fanuc Oi-Mate-MB control.
First I set my all my tools' depths 3.000 off the table using a touch off gage and using the "offset"...
I've ordered the EMF checker and will let you what I find. Is there a good *simple* illustration online of what grounding should look like for a CNC router?
My CNC router has an electrical noise issue somewhere, prob multiple places, and it makes my spindle VFD fault out sometimes. The VFD manual for the fault suggests it's a noise issue.
It's so...
Put this on another forum earlier but this is probably a better place because the other is more of a user group and not a DIY builder focused forum.
Could one of you sparkie experts educate me?
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Come up with an upgrade kit that reduces the toolchange time by 50% and you would sell the holy snot out of them. I'm just learning about Fadals but the toolchange is why they have a reputation of...
I've used Mach3 with smoothstepper for quite a while now and find it sort of glitchy. It just does some weird things sometimes and I don't really trust it. Plus I don't like the user interface,...