[COlger]

I'm retrofitting a 1999 Fadal 3016L with the following;

-Fadal (analog +-10v) AC drives
-BALDOR wye/delta analog Vector Spindle drive (with encoder for tapping)
-21 tool geneva (non servo) ATC (MOTOR DRIVEN TURRET AND SLIDE)
-PDI Bijur way lube system
-Flood coolant
-Thru tool coolant
-E STOP (contactor type)
-MPG with single ended encoder

Will a KFLOP and KANALOG have the I/O to operate everything on the mill? I'm considering using Mach4 control software.... Is the KFLOP a good pairing with Mach4? Any tips or further information is appreciated.


Chris

[mmurray70]

Hi Chris,

I have a 94 Fadal 4020 running from Kflop/Kanalog. My drives are different so cant help you there, but all the outputs (toolchanger, spindle, oiler, coolant, chiller etc) on a Fadal are very easy to control with your existing 1100 interface board and Kflop. I can tell you which pins on the 1100 board control what as well. Ill post some pics of my setup later today/tomorrow.

Personally i would reccomend you use KmotionCNC. Dont complicate things by using Mach. KmotionCNC will do everything you need to do.

You will also need a Konnect board to handle all the inputs and outputs on a full function VMC. Good luck with it.

Mark

[COlger]

Mark,

Thank you for the quick response. I sent you a PM.

Chris

[m_c]

KFlop doesn't have a Mach 4 plugin, and I'm not sure what Dynomotion's current stance is on that.

There is a Mach 3 plugin, but the supplied KMotionCNC is good and very reliable. It's even better now that you can edit screens.

[goldenfab]

Hi Chris,

Did you ever do the KFLOP retrofit? I'm thinking of doing one and wondering how it turned out for you?

-Adam

[COlger]

I went with Mesa control boards and LinuxCNC. It took a considerable amount of time but has been flawless. What fadal model do you have?

[goldenfab]

I don't have one. I'm looking to get a 4020 and am anticipating upgrading the controls.