Hi Folks:
I'm brand-new to CNC (One course in M & G codes & basic concepts) and have available a Romi M17 with the Fanuc 21i. Trying to do even the simplest things right now is not particularly successful on my part. Any help getting me started is appreciated - until I get to a course at ROMI in about 4 weeks.
- Need to know the basic steps for setup on the Fanuc on this lathe (I can get the machine turned on and home'd - no problem there, but how do you turn make the chuck turn in order to face for the z-axis offset and turn for the x-axis offset (Is there a way to automatically set the offsets once the z or x axis turning is completed?)
- How is the machine used in Manual mode?
- How does one make the joysticks work and why are they needed since the pulse wheels are already available no the apron?
- I have the Fanuc 21i manuals, but man . . . jinglish is not making it.
- One would think that there would be a manual somewhere that could just explain the major concepts of the 21i and WHEN for example to use CNC or Guide, what the differences are and what the control buttons do in each mode.
Much to learn....
Thanks!