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    Where are you placing the level and what kind of...

    Where are you placing the level and what kind of level are you using?

    I ask this becuase I assume you didn't have this issue before you moved. Also the spindle tram is set from the factory and...
  2. Thread: Fadal CNC 88

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    check voltage from PC

    Have you checked the voltage from the PC.

    Between pins 3 and 7 you should have 8-10 volts DC when trying to send a program.

    Unplug your cable from the back of your Fadal and check this...
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    Some questions about your spindle problems.

    I service over 100 Fadals and in the past year I have replaced less than 5 spindles.

    Where are you buying your replacement spindles?
    Is the chiller system working properly?
    Are there any air...
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    Spindle brake fuse blows intermittently

    6 months ago the spindle would not stop. I found the regen resitor 10 amp brake fuse inside the inverter was blown. I replaced the fuse. I also found one of the inverter cooling fans was dead. I...
  5. Thread: VH65 rotab blues

    by AndyB
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    You can get a better deal on Fadal parts from...

    You can get a better deal on Fadal parts from places like K-MAC PARTS and CNCPROS and UPTIME CNC.
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    First of all this thread is regarding amp fault...

    First of all this thread is regarding amp fault #18 on all 3 axis at the same time on start up.

    Note : When swapping axis controller cards (plug into backplane) there is a jumper that must also be...
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    The easiest way to reset atc : move turret to...

    The easiest way to reset atc : move turret to empty pocket and type SETTO.
    This sets that pocket to tool #1. Then change tools until you are at the desired tool for #1 and then re-type SETTO again....
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    Amp Fault 18 on start up, all 3 axis

    According to the manual, if I turn on the power switch but do not push the green button, all 3 amps have a red led lit. According to the manual, then K20 relay is shorted. I've replaced K20 but still...
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    Grease Packed spindles are ok

    In the last year I've only replaced less than 5 spindles out of over 100 Fadals that I service. Mostly due to overheating. Either the chiller system is not working properly. Or the machine has been...
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    Just to clear up the politics about the control....

    Just to clear up the politics about the control. The brains behind this control and software is Gil. read his personal story at..

    http://numeryx.com/cnc/index.htm

    Numeryx is updated from time...
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    Actually the 5 Fadals that I service wear less...

    Actually the 5 Fadals that I service wear less then other Fadals.
    Yes I said they wear less. It all has to do with motion control.
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    /thanks for the input everyone. Yesterday I...

    /thanks for the input everyone.

    Yesterday I swapped spindle controller cards from another machiine and the problem went away. With the spindle speed pot at 100 % the display on the screen showed...
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    Thanks for the reply, but if I just re-adjusted...

    Thanks for the reply, but if I just re-adjusted the knob, then my 0% would be near 200% and the highest I could go would be 125%, Do you follow.

    100% should be half the travel of the pot.It's not....
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    Spindle speed not 100%

    1994 6030 10,000 rpm 15 hp

    When I command 1000rpm for example and turn the spindle speed pot to 100%, the spindle is actually turning at about 600 rpm. It doesn't hit 1000 rpm until I turn the...
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    You get what you pay for

    How many cnc machines are under $100,000 these days.
    Fadals are a light duty, inexpensive machine. You won't compare a Chrysler Neon(no i don't have one) to a Mercedes Benz would you. The Neon gets...
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    Thanks Neal, The plumbing schematic came with the...

    Thanks Neal, The plumbing schematic came with the kit.
    everything was straight forward. After 1 week the spindle is running nice and quit and it seems to be lubing ok.
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    This thread is getting way too long! I was at...

    This thread is getting way too long!

    I was at the Fadal Factory May 2006 for maintenance training.
    I was was happy to see Ballbar testing and laser calibrations being done of :) the machines, new...
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    spindle oiler retrofit kit installation

    I just completed the air/oil mist retrofit.
    It took about 9 hours to complete a very neat job.
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    15k spindle air oil mist

    1996 VMC 2216

    I'm replacing a grease pack 15k spindle with an air oil mist 15k spindle.
    I've ordered lub-0092 retrofit spindle oiler kit and pcb-0005 mill interface card.
    I already have the...
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    Crash during Z rapid move

    1997 Fadal VMC 6030 (AC servo motors)

    When running a large program via DNC, its programmed for a rapid Z axis move up to clear the piece, and then X and Y move to another location.

    However...
  21. Thread: Startup Problem

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    Yes, a normal pc power supply will work, in place...

    Yes, a normal pc power supply will work, in place of a tri-mag, however you may have to change how it mounts to the cabinet.

    To get the power supply to work, usually it needs the dark green wire...
  22. Thread: Startup Problem

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    Yes these conditions usually mean a bad DC power...

    Yes these conditions usually mean a bad DC power supply. Just check the 110 volts going to the DC power supply board, the fuse on that board and connections.

    Does the power supply have "tri-mag"...
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    It could be 1 or 2 things : the amp card and/or...

    It could be 1 or 2 things : the amp card and/or the servo motor.

    to do a quick check on the motor use an ohmeter on the white and brown leads at the amp card - resistance should be 1-3...
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    To answer your question MTR-0022 : 5HP, 4 POLE;...

    To answer your question MTR-0022 : 5HP, 4 POLE; Y/D 15

    I still would like to know what RPM the spindle is and If it has 1 or 2 belt system, Wye/delta?
    check the parameters (setp) to get the...
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    For a 5Hp 7500 rpm the replacement is a Yaskawa...

    For a 5Hp 7500 rpm the replacement is a Yaskawa inverter
    (Fadal part # inv-0076) price $1766.52 USD, plus core charge.
    I've replaced these and its very easy. Just plug and play.

    For a 5HP 6500...
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    You can't compare a VMC 20 and VMC 40; What...

    You can't compare a VMC 20 and VMC 40;

    What rpm is the spindle and what horsepower is the spindle motor ?
  27. Thread: spindle speeds

    by AndyB
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    If the inverter has encoder feedback(closed...

    If the inverter has encoder feedback(closed loop), then the encoder might be causing the problem.
    First check that it is very clean and adjusted properly(on top of spindle motor) and that your fan...
  28. Thread: Servo Amp, Help

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    I know of repair guy in Windsor, ON that has been...

    I know of repair guy in Windsor, ON that has been successful in repairing amp-0040.

    Also try K-mac Parts (google search "fadal parts") - they have ac drives now.

    Aren't Fadal part prices...
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    Check the maintenance manuals that are available...

    Check the maintenance manuals that are available online, at fadal.com or compumachine.com.

    E.G.

    1) Enter the following program:
    a. X-4. Y-4. Z-4. G1 F150. M49,M91.
    b. X4.Y4.Z4.
    c. M99P1
    2)...
  30. Thread: Baldor sweodrive

    by AndyB
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    Baldor sweodrive

    Does anyone have access to this same inverter.

    1990 VMC 20, 6500 rpm,
    Baldor sweodrive AC vector drive, model 712-24-170-s001

    I am looking for a picture of the control board so my repair shop...
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