(1997 VMC 15)
Im not new to this machine, I have had it a few years now. I have replaced Motor Bearings, and other bearings and parts throughout the Machine, but up to now, no spindle problems....
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(1997 VMC 15)
Im not new to this machine, I have had it a few years now. I have replaced Motor Bearings, and other bearings and parts throughout the Machine, but up to now, no spindle problems....
Having similar chatter problems with a cut I have made 100 times with no problems? I suspected spindle bearings and completed this check. - I used an electronic race car scale instead of the...
Thanks for the reply.... Mine did not, I'm getting a flickering (maybe scrolling?)message on the screen that reads something like if you had to reset an emergency stop. But nothing works? ...
Went into DI (diagnostics) because my control was acting weird and not displaying programs correctly from memory. and could not select a program from memory, it was just stuck on that one program and...
[thanks for the reply, I got the machine back in January . Yes it had some stuff missing. I was able to source the parts. Further, after getting it up and running for enough time to try to work...
Thanks for the reply, I'll try working out of an Assembly more. Haven't used that too much. Need to explore it more.
Tryon
How do you change solidworks so that the top plane is always Z and the front plane is always Y. I don't understand why this is backwards in solid works. When milling machines are Z up/down, Y...
I am using Solidworks / HSMExpress with an older '97 model Fadal (vmc15). Having a variety of problems. Love Solidworks, but still learning the program. Anyways, first question is with the Post...
So far, up to know the problem has not come back. Thanks for the reply, I will let you know if it shows up again and I find out anything. thanks for the replies.
Tryon
Thank you for the reply, it did this a couple of times then was it went away, at least for now? Not sure if the problem will come back or not? Glad to know it is at least not causing any damage. ...
Machine just did this today, Normal shutdown procedure, SETCS/ HOME, etc.. and when I throw the disconnect to off in the back the Z axis jumps up about 1/2" "wham"... After powering back up and...
May seem a dumb question, but is your post processor putting the code in for the Offsets H# etc? Is the H# appearing in your posted file correctly?
I finally got the machine powered up and running, New surge suppressor board, new main power switchbox, etc. I went with the Phase Perfect phase converter (30A) it seems to work perfectly so far, ...
Some issues solved... The two wires that were cut went to the tool changer assy. However the wires to the tool changer have been replaced/modified. There is a cannon plug now on the side of the...
I'm new to the fadal, but getting my machine cleaned up and checked out I had some motor problems also with the control and communication to the spindle drive out of whack. After digging in the...
I have a similar oil issue but a little different scenario. Here is what I have discovered. The oil solenoid is controlled by the computer system is is energized for 3 min and 50 seconds and off...
I had a similar issue recently. bought a vmc15 to put in the basement. My garage door is 86" opening and I got it in with about 1" to spare by screwing the leveling feet all the way up (the pads on...
Finally got the machine running, and starting to learn the control better. With FADAL what is the difference between format 1 and format 2 ? How to know which is set and which needs to be set and...
Seller included the shipping to get to me, and yes I did rent the forklift and unload it myself. I didn't have any damage from shipping, ( except for the pan scratching up the table some and the Z...
Just curious if / how many FADAL machine users were running SprutCAM? I just bought a fadal machine and trying to decide what CAM software to go with.
I am also using solidworks cad.
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Hello all, thanks for your answers to my previous posts. For those who what to say "I told you so". Ok I accept that.
Anyway, I received the VMC 15 last week, Appeared to be in ok condition off...
First thank you all, for the comments to my other previous post.
I have not received the machine yet, but hopefully soon. I have not bought the single phase transformer yet, as I am considering...
Just curious what is the difference between the T813 and T814? Also how much "actual current draw" can I expect operating the machine. I know if you load the spindle its going to go up.. just...
Oh one more thing of interest, when I talked to a dealer here in Atlanta, they said FADAL was coming back, and they expect to have new machines on the showroom floor sometime this year. So maybe a...
Thank you for the comments guys. I really appreciated it.
I was not in a terrible rush, but just sort of have the fever to get into this, and I have been looking for a few months. I should have...
This was from the quote: couple of pictures attached.. You guys that know these machines better... what if anything you can tell from the electronics - cabinet photo? Thanks,,
SPECIFICATIONS:...
No warranty, he did send a photo and a formal quote, I asked for more photos and a video of it in operation. Features were pretty standard, did have coolant system (not thru spindle) and rigid...
So what did you go with?
I've been looking for a machine, I've read as much as I can about the FADAL 15 and think that is a good fit for a first VMC. I have experience with manual machines, but not CNC. Anyway, found a...
Is this a British website? It seems all the used machine vendors in the listings are across the pond? Is there a US bulletin board for CNC?