[TMILLS]

Hey Guy's ....Me again

Like I said...It's been a few yrs since running a fadal (17yrs) and I have a couple of questions

1.) Cold start position on X and Y I got...But I think the bracket for cold start position on Z must be broken or gone or I am not seeing it??? any help finding it so I can get tool change position correct.

2.) Does anyone know the wiring connection (schamatic) for the rs232 port and what type of DNC parameters is best etc.

3.) which is better to programming system to use on fadal 1 or 2 or is it just preference. I like it close to Fanuc as possible.

4.) I'm trying to remember how we use to program this fadal as far as Cold Start position and work offset........ I think we reset (setcs) to a unload part position (middle of table and y all the way forward.) Then at the beginning of the program we used a G92 X Y is so far from Cold Start Position........
does that sound right or is there a better way to program it

5.)when your picking up X Y etc. for work offset how do you designate which offset you want to use like G54 G55 G56 or E1 E2 E3 etc.
example: (setx,1 enter sety,1 enter) or what? cant remember

6.) I know you are probably saying "Read the frick'n Manual book lazy(nuts)) sorry guy's still waiting on the manuals and I want to get started cutting chips

Thanks guy's I really appriciate all or any of your help

TMILLS

[scadvice]

Free down loads of all the manuals.
http://www.fadalcnc.com/fadal_Tech_Docs1.htm
Steve:cheers:

[TMILLS]

Thanks Scadvice-

I will download those......Very nice!

But it would still be nice if someone could chime in on the questions needed that the book may not tell me. Like questions 1,3,4

Thanks
TMILLS

[SBC Cycle]

3) Format 2 is supposed to be for maximum compatibility with Fanuc controls

I've got thoughts on some of the other questions but will have to reply later.

[SBC Cycle]

Free down loads of all the manuals.
http://www.fadalcnc.com/fadal_Tech_Docs1.htm
Steve:cheers:

WOW! Great resource man, thanks.

[jbexplorer]

Hey Guy's ....Me again

Like I said...It's been a few yrs since running a fadal (17yrs) and I have a couple of questions

1.) Cold start position on X and Y I got...But I think the bracket for cold start position on Z must be broken or gone or I am not seeing it??? any help finding it so I can get tool change position correct.


The "Z" bracket is on the right side on the side of the "Z" ways. Jog up the head and you will see it. It lines up right at the bottom of the head.


2.) Does anyone know the wiring connection (schamatic) for the rs232 port and what type of DNC parameters is best etc.


Look in the manual for the cable wiring. I think you use 7,1,1, ( 7 bits, 1 stop bit, 1 parity bit ) but don't remember.


3.) which is better to programming system to use on fadal 1 or 2 or is it just preference. I like it close to Fanuc as possible.


I only use 1 so I can use the L9XXX subroutines ( pocket, bolt circle, engraving, on and on. )


4.) I'm trying to remember how we use to program this fadal as far as Cold Start position and work offset........ I think we reset (setcs) to a unload part position (middle of table and y all the way forward.) Then at the beginning of the program we used a G92 X Y is so far from Cold Start Position........
does that sound right or is there a better way to program it


After you cold start, move the "Y" to +8. or +10. and sety. Now at the end of the program that is where it stops at. NEVER use setz


5.)when your picking up X Y etc. for work offset how do you designate which offset you want to use like G54 G55 G56 or E1 E2 E3 etc.
example: (setx,1 enter sety,1 enter) or what? cant remember


Use the utility's to edge find your offsets UT



6.) I know you are probably saying "Read the frick'n Manual book lazy(nuts)) sorry guy's still waiting on the manuals and I want to get started cutting chips

Thanks guy's I really appriciate all or any of your help

TMILLS

Hope this helps.

[TMILLS]

Thanks jbexplorer

I will try it out!