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Hi All. I have 2 Fanuc machines that have the ladder hidden from view. Can someone help me find a way of just looking at them. They are both robodrills with different controls as listed below. I...

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Thanks for the reply. I will measure it tomorrow and see if the size is the same. I should have said it’s from a Fanuc A14L 0102 0002 which is a small power supply inside a C series servo...

Can anyone help identify this component or guide me into finding a replacement. It’s from a power supply and think it’s a high speed switching diode. Any info would be great

Just some more info for anyone who can help. All of the encoders are working and displays manual movement and spindle works fine although sometimes the emergency stop displays spindle overload. I...

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I have just purchased an 2004 bridgeport ezplus machine that had the hard drive removed. I have bought the software from emi and have installed it successfully and everything boots fine....

Al

I have looked every where and ended up emailing the manufacturer so waiting for a reply. I did come across the one in the below though. Would you mind telling me your thoughts on using this...

Al

I have just taken the other drive apart and its a mf73t-1 6/11. Which from the datasheet is a 6ohm 11amp. I have been looking and the closest i can find in the uk is a 5ohm 9.5amp on ebay...

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I have developed a problem on an estun servo drive where faults immediately on power up but after half an hour or so it can be reset and works fine with no problems. I have just taken...

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I have just purchased a mitutoyo quickvision machine and i have managed to get the camera working in windows as i do not have the software. Does anyone know of any good software for...

Al

Thats superb thank you. I never thought about actually drawing it as you have and I can also slowly decrease the width of the x axis grid lines to give me an increasing frequency with the...

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I am new to rhino and was wondering if its possible to draw a sine wave and also a sine wave with increasing frequency. Any guidance would be great.

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Flannman

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I have been using the pid loop and configuring the ini file manually due to the limitations of pncconf. I can get very good motion with the output scale set to 10 and i have been doing...

Cncbasher

Thanks for your reply. The servo drive is set to +-10v and using the open loop control when i put 1v into it the velocity is approximately 40mm/sec which is correct. Also when I set...

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I am in the middle of doing an EMC retrofit of a Cincinnati Arrow 500 using a mesa 5i20, 7i33 combo. I am new to EMC2 and learning very fast but have come accross something I just cant...

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Can anyone help me with writing a macro for punching as I have been reading all about toolchanger macros but am struggling to work out how to compose one for my needs. Basically I would...

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I have a post for an age3 which gives the option for mx3 or cam upon post processing. Send me a private message with your email if you want a copy.

Lee

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In the aproach tab choose the "optimised" option in the pull down box then tick the optimised button next to it and select feed when plunging. All of the other boxes in that section i...

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Is it possible to edit the root G81 macro. Basically I am looking to use an M code to operate a punching operation but would like to incorporate this into the g81 so it would punch a hole at...

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Looking at your pictures I would guess the problem is with your spindle and nothing to do with your linear axes at all. Worn or incorrect preload on the bearings would cause this type of...

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There is a service pack and hotfix you need to install to solve this issue. I am not sure which one specifically tackles it as installed both at the same time which did cure it. Just log in...

Bertho

Just using a monocrystalline diamond tooling will not give you a superb finish as there are other factors that contribute to achieving optical finishes. The use of fluid film bearings...

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Just purchased a Mitutoyo Quick Image measuring system but the software is corrupt and no longer works but I do not have a backup. The software is called QIPAK and was hoping someone has...

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I have a Pierce all cnc turret punch which has a fault on the y axis. It is an Num servo drive which has three lights lit when powered up which relates to an under voltage alarm however...

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I use sheet wax to hold down shim of this thickness and then use a solvent in an ultrasonic tank to completely remove it after machining. Try googling "mitee-bite" for one brand name i have...

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Just thought i would share the milled results of my head scanned using David Laserscanner. It is milled out of 2inch brass using a 2mm ballnosed tool to finish.

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Moxy

On the first page of the slotting cycle options there should be a 2d or 3d option for the slot cycle. If you tick the 3d lot cycle option you can give it an incremental depth of cut which...

Caustic soda is found in commercial drain cleaners and can be found in most DIY stores. I live in the uk and there are many brands available but I believe in the States a popular one is called...

If all the components are in aluminium you could mix up a strong solution of caustic soda and carefully fill the cavity and let it etch the surface for about twenty minutes or so. This will give a...

I had exactly the same problem but i was using 2 Gecko g320 servo drives on XY and a g340 on the Z. I went for servos because i thought it would never lose position but when machining pictures the z...

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I am sorry but my lathe has a much newer pc based control system. I have access to the older 280 turnmaster information but only with the fanuc control. Sorry i cant be much help

Lee