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I figured it out.
Thanks!
RC

I am running a Fadal 3016 with XR7 Mill Pro.
I have a nice multi vise fixture set up with 6 pcs ready to go and a complicated program to get running.
I need to use the multi vise, multi offsets...

I have two drill holders that came with the Conquest.
They have 1.125" bores and accept Hardinge collet holders.

Anyone know where I can find a 1.125" to 1" sleeve so I can use 1" straight shank...

Hi FanFan,
Thank you for the response!
I have been working on it all day.
I have the hydraulic issue sorted out as well as all alarms and other functions.
Today was figuring out how to move...

OK, I found the reset for the hydraulic pump contactor.
Now everything powers up without alarms.

Now I'm into the confusing ZERO RETURN (HOME) sequence.
Below is a pic of my control buttons for...

We got our 1990 Conquest 42 in place and powered.
I am having a power up problem with the hydraulic motor.
It doesn't come on when I turn the machine on.
I get a "not ready" alarm that I can't...

Hi bclark,
Thanks for the info!
It does not have a C axis readout, just x and z.
I will play with the indexer commands.

Robert

We just took the leap and bought our first CNC lathe, 1990 Conquest 42 with live tooling, really low hours clean machine.
I have lots of books that came with it, but don't have access to the prior...

We just took the leap and bought our first CNC lathe, 1990 Conquest 42 with live tooling, really low hours clean machine.
I have lots of books that came with it, but don't have access to the prior...

Thanks for the support Neal!
At least I got a good laugh out of it (at myself!)
Robert

Boy do I feel stupid!
Everything was working except the switch was turned off on my clip light that I was using to test the circuit ouput!

I guess simple problems are the best ones to have!...

More info on this:
I just figured out there are little LEDs on the relay board that show which M code relays are active. In fact I AM getting ON/OFF indications from the LEDs for M60/61. So I must...

There is probably a simple answer to this, but it is eluding me :(
I have installed the proper 120VAC relays on the 1100-1D board to use the USER M functions (M60-69). I am trying to get a response...

My machine has metric ballscrews and the inch ballscrew parameter was set.

Easy problems are better than the alternative!
Robert

This is probably something really simple!
I bought a used 2000 VMC 3016, just getting it running.

If I put a mag base indicator on the mill table with the indicator against a tool holder in the...

I guess I was reffering to the different number of available fixture offsets between Format 1 and 2.

The tech that set up my machine put it in Format 2. My cam software has one Fadal post and...

Sorry for the simple questions, just getting my 3016 up and running.

I have all my part designs in OneCNC and have to choose whether to use the machine in Format 1 or Format 2. I am aware of the...

Maybe a better question would be - do all 2 axis turning centers have an encoder on the spindle for sync to Z and threading? Does having a C axis imply that the spindle rotation is under servo...

Does a CNC lathe require a C axis to do threading or can a basic 2 axis machine somehow sync the Z to the spindle to do threading?
Thanks,
Robert Newbie