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Hello

we can RS232 load programs through cimco into memory no problem.

when we try to DNC larger programs. the mill will run for a while , then watching the verify the tool path will go past...

Hello

we can RS232 load programs through cimco into memory no problem.

when we try to dnc larger programs. the mill will run for a while , then watching the verify the tool path will go past...

Hello Are there Fadal users that have used Centroid DP-4 CNC Touch probe on there machine? Using the CNC88HS controlThanks

Here is what I do.



If I am using a manual mill or radial arm drill. I never move the table or head until I finish spot drill/drill/ream each hole
On the cnc we have a hard coded all drill...

This happens during any tool change. TC,1. Etc. Very frustrating

Hi Rodney

The parameter image below was from another user. I re-check ours and it is metric.
appreciate you looking at the details
here is a snap shot of our parameters in the control box...

Hello FadalCNC Tech

So we have been happily machining away , just living with the tool change jump. so far it has not affected the performance of the machine.
maybe not the best thing to do . we...

Here is a sample of a typical program
I am at home , so this is not the one I am currently working with

Line 12 is just a straight down burn at higher power. when the electrode gets within .006"...

Thanks I sorta figured that might be the culprit . only .002" overburn .
low settings. I increased the B values ( pulse ) increase the retract . up the P value ( more roughing )
bubbles are...

Hello

When burning a small pocket. I am getting allot of bubbles. I am not sure if this is normal or my settings are in need of tweaking ?
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So we changed the module today. No change

The new module does change a few things on the control . ie: coldstart says working and there appears to be a few new options
That we did not have...

Hello all

So we have done the following

replace the amp card- tuned to 302 as per version 15 on the EPROMS card
swapped the EPROM axis card ( AXIS control card and swapped jumpers to match...

Hi FadalCNC

the tool changer moves to the Tool change position and lifts up to clear tool before rotation and then goes up additional inch

I e-mailed you a link to download the video file.
...

Hello

Last week we had a X axis amp card fail. the new one arrived today. we followed all instructions for installation. and tuned all the drives for the metric ball screw.
Now when the head...

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When EDM a surface finish ( VDI 20 /24 ) charmilles 20/24 . we sometimes get surface blotches or clouding on the surface. we have to clean the electrodes several times with a fine sand paper,...

Power Automation | PC-based CNC Control, CNC System, Soft CNC

I came across this from MMS today.

I would like to know if any Fadal users have upgraded there machines to this control?

If...

Funny to reply to my own thread. But I found a PDF on renishaw web page. It gives clear instructions. for those that have had my experience in breaking a accurate tool ;(

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Today we had a tool changer error. unfortunately the 3R Measuring probe was in the holder.My mistake, I switch to manual and had the machine retract the tool changer.
the tool fell into the tank...

We have a Robform 200. If I get the P05 alarm.

that means we must reload the communication disk.
it takes about 20 minutes and your back running.

hope this helps

Hello

we currently use the Renishaw TS27 tool offsetprobe for setting our tool offsets.

we would like to purchase a probe for setting the "E " offsets.

from what I have read online and...

When dealing with a complex surface. its sometimes better to isolate the areas you want to machine. what I do is to copy the surface to another level. always keeping the original intact for...

I came across this today,

https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/EDMHomeBuilders/info

Hello

My first post here.

Our company decided to improve our EDM from a 35 year old machine to a 20 year old machine. Not really knowing anything about the cnc world EDM's . we kinda went a...