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I usually go by “if it ain’t broke, don’t fixit”. Especially when it comes to spindle preload. Yes, you are suppose to preload the spindle to 1000#, zero the indicator, then hit Tool in out, and...

Fadal machines with scales do take longer to cold start. Yes, the control does use the scale as main feedback, but it also refers to the position of the encoder. If the glass scale is compromised, it...

Hello Paul, are you sure this is a servo turret? If so, there is a separate power supply for this in the side cabinet where the CNC control is. It will be mounted on the right side wall just above...

Check the X axis position after you power down and see if it moved. If so, pressing the e-stop before power off should take care of it. What could be occurring is
A)if moving at power off, X drive...

Problem may be encoder related. Whet condition are the belts in? After belt replacement, for 10k rpm machine, need to run the M83 cycle to "sync" the belts. after running the cycle to where the...

What is the software version on your controller cards? Are they for a DC machine? Are they all the same? Have you checked drive tune? It appears to be over shooting, although the machine knows where...

Hi Varga,
What type of issue are you having? Chances are the subroutine is not your issue.

Sportybob, what type of LCD update do you offer? I have an older Partner VI the the LCD just went out on. Looks like the backlight is out, an ideas?

You still need a null modem adapter to connect from the usb adapter to the machine.

Fadal machines do move back and forth on power up, when the drives energize. This is normal. If the axis shakes violently, that is not normal, though only AC drive machines would show this type of...

Check backlash

The easiest way to determine if it is the motor or not, is to remove the motor from the bearing mount, and run it at the same speed to see if it still runs rough/ noisy. Chances are you may just need...

What condition are the motor mounts in? Try pushing or pulling on the motor while it is running, does the noise get better or worse? Is it noisy in hi and low range? Why were the belts replaced, did...

Cables go directly to the control, they enter the cabinet under the control on the right side. The cable getting damaged is a common issue on the FX machines, poor cable trac design and lack of...

I would also be concerned with the drawbar retention force, making sure it is within factory spec after the drawbar is replaced.

at command prompt, type "setp" then enter.
use enter key to move asterisk to "axis configuration"
select "xyza" (which is option 4)
press enter, then manual.
power down machine, then power up, A...

I believe error 31 is related to orientation, but it basically means the sensor for orientation is not being made. IT could be and issue with the sensor, a broken belt (if it is a poly chain), or a...

Did you go to "Last Home Position" after cold starting? If so, is Y axis all the way forward? Double check your limits. After cold starting, before returning to last home position, verify ALL axis'...

When on the trace test page, jog the axis to be adjusted at 100ipm, in both directions. If the following error is different, adjust the balance pot on the amp board so the error is the same in...

Your gib straps are loose. Look in the maintenance manual for the procedure.

You have to consider the cost difference between the two. Just like a used car, ask yourself, 1)is it worth fixing, 2) would it be cheaper to repair the machine or replace the machine? After you...

yes, check the fuse

your pump is bad, but a new pump.

Plug a lamp into the plug marked "flood" then push the flood pump button, to see if the lamp turns on. If it does, then plug works fine, try plugging the pump into the wall.

The Siemens control is reliable, but the big wigs at Fadal wanted a digital control they designed, unfortunatly it was a crappy design, very unstable. (meaning the 104D) The componants were...

If it's the part I think you mean, it is pressed on, use a puller to remove it.

There are a couple of things to check, but I need to know which control you have. Is it a hybrid or an integrated? The easyist way to tell is look in the rear electric cabinet at the componants, if...

You can call upto 99 diffrent tool offsets, but as denmar stated, the tool numbers are assigned as 1 thru 21.

You mentioned the brushes look fine, can I assume your machine is a DC?
If so, did you remove all the brushes and blow out the carbon? If you run the axis in a program, and put your hand on the...

The Fadal machines all take a cartridge type spindle, they can have either grease pack bearings or air/oil type. The diffrence is with air/oil, you can run continuous 10k rpm or higher. Either...