I've been watching this forum for awhile, and am grateful for all the information and hard-won wisdom contributed to it.
My job shop has 5 Fadal machines, ranging from 1988 to 1999 vintage, mostly 4020s with one 6030 VMC. We're having considerable problems with program-load times and memory-capacity issues, since our jobs have become more numerous and complex.
We feel we may be at a cross-roads as regards keeping these machines, or investing in upgrades to controller hardware to improve program-loading and machine capability. DNC could be an option for us, if reliable and easy to implement. These considerations would be made aside from assessments of the condition of the actual hardware.
If you were in my shoes, would you purchase Rubicon controller upgrades, invest in some Fadal stuff, or replace the machines with newer technology (Haas?)?