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I completely agree with both of you. One, why does he know he didn't change tools, yet keep machining. And as for the same tools doing it? When I posted, that was when I seen the problem first...

I finally figured out the problem. It is a sticking solenoid valve that actuates part of the tool arm motion. It will require a ladder change because it does not know if the solenoid ever sticks. ...

Thanks for the input. I'm somewhat saddened that the manufacturer had not gotten back to me. Even with a "That can never happen. You crashed it" statement. You guys simply put out suggestions. ...

Thank you for the reassurance that it can be a control issue. I'll see what I can find for a GOOD ladder guy.

Here is a tough one but maybe someone will have an idea. I have an intermittent problem (the best kind). My 1998 HMC with an OM sometimes does not actually change tools. He just thinks he did. ...

I'm looking for someone that wants a side job installing an MTA barfeeder on a Daewoo lathe. The two were hooked up but moved to another shop. The lathe is running but the bar feeder needs...

I sent you a PM. I'm not too far from you in East Troy.

Try, like I did; Down load a file to the card from the machine that runs fine. That way you know it is a format the control likes. Then try to call it up with M198

Depending on PRM 3404.2
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Thanks. I knew there had to be an easier/safer way to accomplish this.

Of all the M198 threads I read on here, I can't believe I haven't read about file extensions messing with the works.

Thanks but when I click rename, it highlights the name to change but keeps the extension. Is this an XP thing? I think all my computers are XP so I cant try it anywhere else.

So, how do I rename a file to one with out an extension?

Sorry about that, I simply assume everyone knows exactly what I'm thinking. I have a 0i MD. It works as you described.

M198 P2273

The issue is, program O2273 from my cam is O2273.txt. It...

I am calling sub programs from the card with M198. It works fine with parameter 3404.2 set to 0 for calling by file number. I want to call by program name for future safety. I set 3404.2 to 1. I...

Thanks guys. I feel confident I bought the right machine.

We just bought a new VMC. Standard C-frame with Fanuc Oi MD. Nothing special. When it was delivered, a competing sales rep that we did not buy from came in to see what we bought. Of course...

No worries on the wire testing. It was the next logical step and a broken/shorted wire made sense to me for an intermittent problem on a 10 year old machine that has been trouble free.

All is...

Alright, with a "trial grid number" to get the machine to home, I have the tool changer lined up and my grid shift will be -12mm from what it was. My ball screw pitch is 12mm. While aligning the...

"Just for the heck of it" worked. Thank you! It homed first thing with -5000. I put it back to the original -1050 and then it hit the hard limit. Maybe 9000 in 701 was just that close to hard...

I appreciate the information. I pulled off the correct "honda" plug. The pins look fine and in place. I will check continuity tomorrow to see if I find a broken wire. If not, it is the encoder...

Now what pins do I check? On the encoder side? Or cable end by encoder to other end in cabinet? I see in the cabinet "Honda" on some gray plugs. Must be the ones your referring to. I'll have...

right, no scales

The connector is dry and clean. I'm not sure what else you are talking about. I'm not electrically proficient. I looked at the schematics and don't know where the plugs go to. Any advice? ...

I have a homing issue and have tried the solutions I could find on here already. I could really use another idea.

Here is the scenario: This is a daily running 1998 HMC with OM control. In the...

I powered it up today to try your suggestions and it ran fine. It has been powered up and down yesterday with out it working. So I'm not sure if it will be hit or miss. I asked if anyone messed...

That is what I was thinking too; what code did it read that needs to be canceled? Here is the program that was running. Pretty basic but you never know. Like I said earlier, I ran it in front of...

I appreciate you getting back to us. However, I printed out those sheets and don't know what I'm looking at. I checked the tool arm, when it is down it says "setting" on the screen and goes off...

I'm in the same boat. Any help? I ran the program in front of the part and it was working fine. I moved my offset in to cut the part and after the first pass, the spindle stopped. I reset the...

Thanks guys. I will have to get a ball bar or laser guy in when I do this. That's why I was wondering what these parameters do when too low. I didn't want to affect accuracy. I'll then try...

I have a new VMC with an Oi-MC. All three axis "hum" when standing still. Like they are fighting to hold position. I was told by the manufacturer to lower parameter 2021 until it goes away. I...

I currently have a Hwacheon HMC 450 horizontal. I really like it. I was skeptical of a Korean machine but it is well engineered and looks to be assembled nicely. Fit and finish. For service, they...