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Sounds like maybe a connection problem. Perhaps it is a coincidence that it always works the second power up. You should be able to plug in a VGA monitor to the graphics output card and see if it...

It could be a goofy program so purge them all. If that does not fix it you will need to reload all the software. I have had that message 2 or 3 times.

I have had BobCAD leave small gaps in the geometry. They are small enough that the control can "fake" the geometry but big enough that the machine dwells for a split second. Are you sure the CAD...

A couple other things to consider;

On poorly supported thinner sections, a larger face mill will have more of a tendency to chatter in my experience.

I noticed the 3" has 6 inserts while the...

I emailed this to Joe, just posting in case anyone else needs it.

Actually, just <data entry> works without <enter> first.

Thanks for the reply. So will it behave as a USB port? For example can you read off of a thumb drive or will it work more like the existing serial port where you need a PC or Laptop to communicate?

Not quite sure why the bearing retaining washer would have shims. The nut tightens the inner race (s) [I think there are two bearings back to back on the thrust side] to a shoulder on the ball...

Is wiring up USB ports one of those things that if I have to ask "how do you do that?" I would not stand a chance of doing it myself?

I think you need to mill a circular pocket in each location. I am unaware of there being a G code that will do that for you. You can repeat and rotate/ translate the pocket if you do not want to...

Here is some info on fixing the NV Parameters problem.

Error 7001 NV Parameters (non-volatile) not set. To fix this;
Control-D
4 - MTB Mode
Password: CM (it does not show as you type, Type in...

Our EZ-Trak at work has been doing that about every 5th time we start it up. I am pretty sure it is the limit switch on ours.

My understanding of how it homes is; the start up routine tells the...

I am in the process of rebuilding an Ez-Trak and appreciate you starting this thread. I do not have much to add yet but most likely will when I am done with my machine. Thanks for the keyboard...

As far as moving the VMC yourself, a Cincinnati 500 for example weighs around 8000 lbs. If you have a forklift and truck/trailer combo that can handle that much weight safely there is no reason you...

Thanks for the reply George. If the DOM had 3.02 would it work or are there two potential issues; Software version too new and motherboard not talking to the DOM?

I will check with Hardinge on...

I am rebuilding an SX and have contacted EMI about upgrading to a DOM (rather than booting off the floppy) with Ez-Trak V6.0. EMI says it is possible my motherboard will not work with the DOM. Is...

Joe, I sent you an email and it bounced back... I resent it... let me know if you did not get it. It has what should be everything you need to recover from this problem.

if you are just looking to stock up and do not need specifics, there are always good deals eBay... just like anything on eBay you have to know what items are worth or you can end up paying more than...

Does the offset value in the tool table change or just the physical tool? If the value in the table changes it almost seems like you have a macro somewhere recalculating the offset if it is always...

Has anybody had their memory batteries die? ...In their CHNC, not personally :)

Hello all, I am hoping someone can get me headed in the right direction here.

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After sitting for two years with no power, on initial power up the CRT displays:

FS10TF 1315H...

Pretty good odds that it is the drive. I have had four die in the past 8 years.

Have you eliminated the monitor as being the problem?

Are you running sub programs with an endless loop? I have had strange things happen when running loops. It has always been programming problems that were not easy to find.

I really have no other...

Is it just when it changes from tool 4 to 5 or any tool change? If you shut off the spindle with an M9 before the M6 will it change tools? Does it only have this problem in one program or any...

I just use CNC_COM to rebuild the software when it dies. To transfer your files use your CAM software. You need to prep the machine to receive the program BEFORE you sent if from your PC.

In...

Agreed, buying new cheap stuff gets you new cheap stuff. If you want to save money buy name brand used. A well-used Aloris, KDK or Dorian tool post will serve much better. They will cost a little...

There are some very reasonably priced Arrow 500 manuals on eBay right now.

M1 is optional program stop, is the control set to look for the M1? Did you try M0?

One more option for drilling using a mill; Depending on your mill configuration, it is possible on many knee mills to rotate the head and ram so the axis of the spindle is NOT over the table. The...