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We have two Hurcos that were bought new in 2010/2011.

Both have an intermittent issue of locking up when loading NC programs. We used to load programs from usb pendrives, and occasionally the...

Software v8.61PTE

During a control repair the parameters on the "Axis Accel Setup" hidden screen were somehow lost. Only the X axis acceleration remains, at 150000. All gain factors are gone.
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Older boxway type, 1990-'92ish..

X axis thrust bearings are on their way out. I have quite a lot of work for that machine so I really don't want to pull it apart just to find out what they are!
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When you say blank, is it totally blank or is there a flashing cursor in the corner of the screen?

Does the graphics screen come up normally?

I believe incoming voltage spikes. At least, that's what they're there to protect against.

More info here, including replacement caps. Replacing the caps will be a much cheaper option.

I also...

We have a VMX64 50 taper and it has been pretty bulletproof. It spends it's days doing heavy machining of 16" 4145H bars. It was bought new in early 2010 and has had one service call to replace the z...

It's a while since I did anything in conversational, but basically it goes like this:

Lines and Arcs block, set the start point as the centre of the hole, or wherever you want it, Z start at your...

Not sure which control you have but sounds like you have tool 1 set as a manual tool, so it's asking you to unload it by hand before it loads tool 2.

Having read the same question on another forum, the VM5i only went on sale at the start of this month and there are none commissioned yet.

Yes, in retrospect I think that is very likely. The expensive converter was supposed to auto-detect sync polarity and as such no option in the top level settings. There is almost certainly a bit in...

The text screen is not "standard" mono CGA if such a thing exists. The timings and resolution are all proper but the h-sync pattern seems to be different enough to cause horizontal raster problems...

Something needs a clarification before this thread goes any further.

Talent, is your ultimax 2 actually the upgraded max 32 dsp or whatever it's called? Looks like the max 2 but has more like max...

I have bought a used Model 600 indexer with the intention of using it on my oldest hurco, an MD3 with Max 2 control.

The indexer is bare, no solenoid valve or relays or such. Switches (indexer...

Can't really help you except to tell how it works on the max2. Maybe they are the same?

G17 is default and doesn't need defined unless you've already switched to G18/19 previously in the program....

Starting with the obvious, control must be in manual mode and the tool changer must also be in manual mode. All the doors must be closed because the tool changer controls are inoperative if the...

Hi all, I have a developed a fault with the serial comms board, can send from control to pc on both channels (confirmed using Print Program in conversational mode), but cannot send from pc to control...

Don't see why not if you already have the 4th axis. We have a 4th with trunnion on our vmx64, it's only a little bit of extra plumbing for the brake.

They are completely separate AFAIK. Conversational Part Setup should not touch any of the NC mode work offsets.



I think that must be a setting or possibly an option. Both our winmax machines...

Should be straightforward. I'm not familiar with the max 3, but there will be a relay socket for it that may or may not be occupied, but will probably be labelled. I have the mist coolant hooked up...

I haven't used G4x for a long time, since I cam everything. But as I recall:

You don't need to use the D word unless you want to override the values stored in tool setup. If you DO want to use it...

You need to unclamp the a axis before rotary contouring, otherwise it will unclamp-move-clamp like you are seeing.

M33 to unclamp and M32 to clamp.

This is what you require:

Din-PS2 adapter on ebay

It's a good while since I was mucking about with emc2 and the mesa boards, but one immediate thought I have is do you have auxiliary power plugged into your 7i33 or are you relying on the bus power...

PM me with your email address if you want a pdf of the manual, burny used to let you download it but it seems they want you to register to do that now...

Anyway, from a quick glance at it I don't...

Good work on getting it going! Just out of curiosity, what did you have to do to get rid of the oscillations?

On ISNC G86 is a simple retract with the spindle stopped, in BNC is G86 bore orient.

As you've found out G76 is bore orient on ISNC, but you can also specify the retract move with I and J just as...

Thanks, it's not anything particular, just three grooves wrapped two full turns over a random distance based on how far I had it sticking out of the chuck. Just wanted to prove that I'd got it...

Aaron, thanks for your suggestions. I was unable to find a suitable replacement (1000ppr, 1/2" hollow shaft mount) but with Cliff's help we got a hold of one and he helped me set it up.

Here's the...

Well Cliff, I followed your advice and opened up the encoder, but found it not dirty but broken in several pieces! How it was working at all I have no idea...

http://i.imgur.com/BbcZhl.jpg

The...

Haha yeah it was a late one last night, still I could say the same to you!

Anyhow I was back to messing with it this morning. By the trial/error/calculator method, it turns out the correct...