[landslide1]

I'm looking at old okumas'
Is it a big benifit to have a 5000L-g controler over the 5000L?

i'm only familiar with fanuc controls were options make a big difference in performance. Are there any desrirable options I should look for?

do they come with a macro language std?

I have only found a 5000L-g manual online. is there a osp5000L manual online?

thanks

[OkumaWiz]

The 5000l-g is when they made the jump to graphics so it was majorly upgraded at that time. It was highly advanced for its day and remains one of my favorite controls. I'd pass on the 5000l "green screen" control. Parameters are all remapped and difficult to get support on since so few were made.

[landslide1]

thanks for the info.

I read in another thread you mention neither of these controlers can be drip feed (DNC)?

how much of a limitation is this with a lathe? I couldn't live without drip feed on my old mil.

[underthetire]

I'd stay away from the L as well. Even simple rs232 was hard to set up. 2 axis lathe programs are usually pretty small. I never ran in to a issue on the LG control.

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[landslide1]

thanks for the info.

it's a shame the one with the 5000L was in better shape.

[Algirdas]

no drip feed if it is not specified on OSP Data Card.

[deadlykitten]

hello please, what means drip feed ?

[Superman]

hello please, what means drip feed ?

See post #3

[deadlykitten]

hy Super in post #3 i can not find a description for "drip feed", but i looked into the similar threads that are displayed at the bottom; i found this :

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/showth...%20Osp%205000L

... drip feed isn't available for that one...

where was i in 2013 ?
and why all this questions focus to mrWizard ? my god

i will search drip feed on the cnc/zone

by Super

[broby]

Drip feed = DNC link.
i.e. program is passed to the machine in small chunks, usually a program that is way bigger than the capacity of the machine to store internally. i.e. CAM written programs for mould making etc...
Usually associated more with Mills than with Lathes.