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    Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    Hi!
    I have a mill (from 1991) with fanuc 0-m control and red cap servos.
    I'm playing with the idea of installing some newer control hardware and software. Really like the Centroid system.

    I understand the red cap servos has a difficult encoder signal, but I've found some "adapter" boards (pico systems http://pico-systems.com/osc2.5/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16&osCsid=fkvucevi7oj dcvn1v7gali16e6) that can translate it into a more universal hall system.

    But for the voltage, what kind of power supply will be needed for drivers and brakes?

    Anyone done something similar?

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    The motors are most likely 200V (240V) thus the drives would need to be rated the same. The brakes are most likely 24VDC, most likely only on the Z axis.

    The simple way to do this is to just replace the motors and drives with off-the-shelf units from DMM Tech or Delta. This is what I did after looking at all the options, least amount of hassle and it just works.
    Jim Dawson
    Sandy, Oregon, USA

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    Does dmm or delta have something bolt on?

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    The DMM and Delta motors are standard sizes as are the Fanuc, so most likely they will be a bolt on in whatever power range you need. On my lathe, I had to build an adapter for the Z axis, but the other 3 were direct bolt on when I replaced the Fanuc motors. I used DMM motors and am very happy with them.
    Jim Dawson
    Sandy, Oregon, USA

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    Ok!

    If I'm going down that route, only the ATC will be the biggest challenge then.

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    The ATC motor is most likely a standard frame size also.
    Jim Dawson
    Sandy, Oregon, USA

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    Re: Retrofit alternatives for Fanuc 0-M mill.

    Thanks for your input Jim! Will def check it out!

    I'm travelling for work, and after work, my head starts making plans for the cnc at home

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