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We had to have the ladder editted by the mfg.

OOPS, not my intention whatsoever.

What I meant was that I don't have a lot of time before I have to make a choice on which 5-axis cnc machine to buy....that was all...sorry if that came across...

nudge!

c'mon....somebody must be running 5-axis verticall milling machines?

I am looking into getting a new 5-axis cnc machine and I am really hoping that I can tap into the invaluable experience of the members of the Forum.

Our main application is checking...

Thanks GP....I guess I will have to look into getting a Fanuc service guy in here then.

M03 S1500 turns the spindle on clockwise at 1500rpm.

My problem is not being able to turn on the spindle....

During the running of the nc program (dnc) I wish to sometimes pause the program,...

The machine is a Euma HMVC 1600A (first of it's kind I'm afraid.)

ok, I will look into that, thank Edster

oops sorry....should have google ncnetlite first.

The free version does not drip feed. I should have mention in my first post that drip feeding is a requirement due to the size of the programs. My...

Thanks,

Can you tell what the difference is between the free and the pay version?

Hi,

I need a free dnc software to run Fadal with cnc88hs controller.

Please, no trial versions, or dead links.

Even if someone could share the fadal software that came with the machine that...

GP,

I couldn't believe it either. We've had the machine for a year, and only now do I have the time to deal with it.

I know nothing about the ladder...nor do I even know where to look.

If...

For whatever reason my machine builder did not include the option to turn the spindle on or off during an nc cycle, even in "slide hold"

Does anyone know how to turn this function on? It was...

Perhaps my settings, but couldn't download the video.

That sounds like a pretty healthy cut for an endmill that small.

I have a minicut 1" dia. high polish aluminum roughing endmill (interupted...

That sound interesting about the I and J. I will definitely look into that for my 2d heli-bores.

But, when you are installing the hole on a compound angle with a pickerhead, the only data is in...

Sorry for the ranting expletives earlier folks. I may have also got slightly off topic in regards to job security, rather than the poll question.

We have been hit very hard where I live and a lot...

First of all, I get paid very well. In fact probably better than 99.5% in my trade. And, I also get the notices of appreciation for those extra hours and weekends. Because I chose to work for a great...

they are oblong just due to the machine error.

I haven't been on a machine that didn't helibore a hole oblong.

of course we are only talking about .001" per side.

Sorry, but I could only get through about 4 pages here.

You all sound like a bunch of %^*$*(# whiney babies who act like someone chose your life and especially career for you.

I got to where I...

I am replying to a recent hit on this (sorry.....forgotten about) thread.

I have been able to install holes/pockets in a checking fixture using a manual picker head (aka universal head).

Of...

try separating the square into 4 passes each linked with horizonal arcs.

This is too vast and general of a topic.

What is good for one may not be good for another.........period.

Most people have already come to terms with their relationship with their cad/cam...

I have been cutting aluminum for quite a few years, so I have a few questions:

1) You haven't really identified which machine you would like to optimize.

2) What kind of controller is on the...

Actually, I just happened to download that today as well. I just have to figure out the parameters required.

It's possible that the ncnet lite that I have doesn't drip feed anyway, so I would need...

Does anyone have a fadal.par that they can share to run on ncnet lite.
I am trying this software, however, some of the parameters that need to be adjusted are greyed out. So I guess you have to have...

Hi,

I would like to be able to mirror toolpaths that contain multiple tool changes, but only issue the mirror command once at the beginning of the toolpath (some of which could be upwards of...

Thanks,

I will look into that Monday. I am assuming that "screen clear" means to turn off the screen, and not something more dangerous.

Cheers!

Hi,

Does anyone know how to turn on the screen saving function for the controller monitor?

On one of our machines, after the controller hasn't been touched for a short period of time, the...

Has anyone found a way to automate drilling/reaming/tapping hole patterns
using hole size recognition?
I would like to be able to load up a hole pattern, either curves or surfaces,
then apply a...

Thanks Steve,

Is that something that can still be done with a cutter like woodruff or dovetail using a 3 axis cnc? Many of the fixtures that I cut require undercuts, and it would be great if I...