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How can i tell if our used VF3 has the High Speed Option Permanently enabled. We just recently paid to upgrade to the 16mb on our 1998 machine and want to make sure it didnt lose it. Thanks

I would suggest you look at a couple things that changed, It is the cutter. I bet the fact is that the manufacturer changed something or you really didnt order the exact same cutter. I would check...

sometimes when doing long programs 20 megs or better the cnc dnc via rs232 seems to timeout. It seems to happen with more complicated 3d (mold toolpaths). I think it is due to the 1 meg memory on the...

tnik,
Thanks for the help. I will have to do a little digging on the post processor since it seems that it will post code on arc tool paths (3d) that perhaps cause a problem for the CNC sometimes.

I was outputting the code in arcs instead of smoothed line segments via gibbscam. ALso yes it was withing the yz plane. There must be something in the control on the cnc possibly that does not like...

I had an issue this morning with a error code on our Haas VF3 #243 (bad number) pop up but not in the same spot on some code our CAM program created. I looked at the code and :
G0Z-.2
Y4.1889...

Thanks to all.

Has anybody used CNCnet DNC at http://www.wieland.us/cnc-erp/en/index.asp?artikel=678806 I wonder if it would be better than Hyperterminal that I use currently? Also does the program work ect... :)

I have no problem DNC files via rs-232 of 1-4MB to my 1998 VF3 that has 1mb of memory. However today as I was DNC a large file, the machine stopped after about 7 hours with an rs232 alarm. I wonder...

Thanks for the info Haas Apps.

I thought you could hit enter just like when entering the number the first time. You need to hit F1 to change it from any number but zero. (chair)

I cannot get my programable coolant numbers to change on my Offset menu. When I enter a number like 8 (for position 8) it says invalid number. Its weird as I went and changed one on a tool from 0 to...

It sounds like something is out of balance. That is why you notice the noise getting more frequent the higher the RPMS. Also notice that your load % starts going up. How do flat machined surfaces...

mls, are they paying you as a contractor when using your machine? If so the comment about the 1099 will come into play. Also the biggest mistake you made was letting your current employer know that...

Thanks, that did the job.

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I have a Haas VF3 year 1998. I tried the directions posted by Geof as follows but it said function locked? Whats going on?

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PAR (now f2 and f3 should be visible)
Type Serial number followed...

Thanks for the info guys.

I know this has been discussed in the past but not with any real information. We have a VF3 year 1998, with 1mb memory. We currently DNC for large 3d programs. The price for adding the 16mb memory is...

I am using Gibbs. I have been using smoothed line segments out of habit due to our other CNC equipment and have been kicking around switching to arcs ect.. because of the issue you mentioned.

I am using the rotating device you are talking about and it works great! I highly recommend it. Drilling more or bigger holes will not solve your problem they will just become plugged with chips.

I decided to start seeing if our 1998 Haas VF3 can utilize toolpaths for our 3axis mold work beyond the Smoothed Line Segments that we currently output via CAM. We have several options on our...

Automizer,
Yes I do have the % sign. Here is the last lines of code:
X10.4252Y1.4136
X10.4389Y1.4205
X10.4475Y1.4318
X10.4488Y1.4367
G40
M9
G91G28Z0.
G91G28Y0.M5

I received a #242 error on my Haas while drip feeding and for the life of me I cannot see the problem in the code where it stops:
G0Z3.25
X11.5024
G1Z2.6003F15.
Y.9067F65.
X11.5016Y.8844...

Funny you mention that, it went up almost quite a bit and for what? There is no reason for it going up at all. They have been lazy on doing anything new with their 3d toolpath generation for over 4+...

I would have to say stay away from Gibbs. They use to have a good product but the last 4 years they have not touched their 3 axis module (solid surfacer) and the changes they are trying in order to...

Yes, I know they have deleted 3 of my postings even mentioning the increase on the maintenance. I think my days of dealing with Gibbs are coming to an end. Hell I paid for maintenance for over 5...

Wow, i almost had a cardiac arrest when i received a notice to continue maintenance for Gibbs. They want $1,687 instead of $1,300 a year. That is a 23% increase. On top of that you do not even get...

I have one, but all I had to do was get it from my VAR. You should ask yours. I know if your on maintenance they will probably get it for you with no charge, but will not back it up unless you pay...

I bought the Device for our Auger that you talk about from US Shop Tools and it was worth the $180.00 we no longer have the drain getting blocked. If you look through the posts I even have a link to...