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Fanuc ethernet/Rs-232/usb connection for getting operation info

October 22, 2018, 10:33 am
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Hi everyone,

I need to make a connection to Fanuc CNC controller (any type) and get operation datas (working status, alarm, speed etc.) live via any kind of interface (ethernet/rs-232/usb). I'll get these info directly into my own application. Normally in computer network devices there is a protocol named SNMP to get operation datas live. Is there a similar way to do this on these machines?

Thanks advance,
Semih.
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Probe Fault "Do If"?

October 22, 2018, 2:49 pm
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Hi all! First post here. Nice to have an outlet of wise minds! More to the point... so we have a collaborative robot tending a haas vf2. We have many fail safes like a Z axis check which is a Do If with defined measurement. So it checks 2 corners of the part and if it's not sitting level up to .005, it will reject the part by going to bottom of program and unloading parts then attempting to load again. So the issue we are running into is if the part is dropped on the way into the machine or missloaded etc. when the (renishaw) probe comes in to probe the x or z, it faults with surface not found and stops production. Is there something I can edit inside the probe cycle that makes it to where when it faults out to kick it to the "unload cycle" we have and not just fault and stop? Thanks for any ideas!
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Takisawa MAC V1 dignostic data

October 23, 2018, 12:57 am
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Hello there
as stated in the title; Takisawa MAC V1 parameter need diagnostic data and macro
Thank you for your help
Takisawa MAC V1
Fanuc OM
1989
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About To Order A Tormach 1100M

October 23, 2018, 7:02 am
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Hello,

I am about to order a Tormach 1100M, I am familiar with Solidworks/Inventor but not with CAM software. I am getting this machine to make low volume gun parts/modifications to firearms as well as do some engraving on aluminum (logos/lettering). I just wanted to create an account her because I know I'm going to have questions along the way, and I also wanted to ask if anyone had any promo codes they weren't going to use.

I plan to include my work in several videos on my YouTube channel, if anything is of interest to you guys I can hopefully share that stuff here.

Thanks!
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spindle dropping on automatic mode fanuc 0m

October 23, 2018, 9:09 am
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Hi, I've got a problem with this older machine, when in manual mode, it moves and jogs normally, but after you switch to auto mode (to run a milling program), or edit or mdi, the spindle starts dropping and the emergency reset button lights up, you can't reset the machine or start milling, you can only switch back to jog mode and reset the machine and move it normally, it automatically returns to last position in Z axis (spindle rises again), everything seems fine again...

I can home the machine, but everything else makes the machine stall and spindle drops, emergency reset light up...
No error is shown on display, only emergency reset button lights up.
What are possible causes of such behavior?
Thanks in advance.
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CNC Coolant Disposal Cost?

October 23, 2018, 9:57 am
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I'm doing research for a start-up business looking into cheaper/faster ways to process/recycle emulsion waste. For soluble cutting oil used in CNC machines for metal, how much do you pay for disposal of the waste fluid when you get rid of it? Also, How frequently do you generate waste that needs to be hauled off? I've heard everything from never to once a month....
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Trak DPM servo amplifier out?

October 23, 2018, 10:41 am
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I have a 1997 vintage Trak DPM that appears to have a bad servo amplifier on the Y axis. I changed the Z axis servo and amplifier about a year ago. They want $600 + for a rebuilt and $700 + for a new one $1300 + for a new servo with the amplifier. Can these things be fixed possibly and cheaper? I am taking the dealers word for it being bad I told him what it was doing running very hard and alarming out so I removed the belt and the Y axis turns easy but when the belt is on it is very hard to turn and alarms out when you try to jog that axis. It feels really rough like something with bad bearings. I don't doubt the dealers info on the bad servo amp but I hate to change the amp to only have to turn around and replace the servo motor. I don't have much experience with these machines so I am looking for some good advice. I have a small business and use this machine to make my own parts it doesn't run more than maybe 10 hours a month on average.

Thanks Mike
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Thread mill 1/2" 20 with a 1/4 20 theread mill?

October 23, 2018, 11:06 am
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I am doing some thread milling using my cnc router because it does not have the torque to drive a tap and cannot reverse. I have a thread mill for 1/4 20. I should be able to use the same thread mill for 1/2" 20? Is there a reason not to?
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Fanuc 15t dont work the roughing cycle

October 23, 2018, 11:46 am
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Sry for my bad English..
So, we bought a new lathe with Fanuc 15t, and I tried the G71 rough cycle, but don't work.. tried the one line, and two line version to. Also tried G73, but nothing..
Also can't use the G72 face rough, G76 thread, and the drill cycles... nothing work.. (but work on our another machine.)

Maybe I need to change parameter somewhere?
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Using probe to measure bores , adjust offset, recut macro

October 23, 2018, 7:58 pm
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I have an '06 Haas VF5 t I'd that has the std .0014" spindle taper runout so no matter what holder used the endmills are off quite a bit which also causes bore sizes when circular interp hard to get on size without multiple cut , measure , readjust , recut , measure ,adjust , recut . Of course it also doesn't do round holes unless 2 or 3 spring passes(was this way from new).

I'd like to have a macro to run program and cut the bore , call up the Renishaw probe to probe the hole and check against what was programmed (if possible with the older probe), adjust tool offset and then recut the bore . This probe doesn't have the newer macros/programs but does put the measured dia in #188 . I'm just getting into macros and can read and understand much of it but to actually write one is another thing for some of these workarounds . I routinely verify probe tip runout and that it's oriented correctly. With the taper runnout it can only be true when in the spindle one way . We only have a few Garflex boreheads that don't end up much easier to get sizes for simply boring the holes when only doing 3 -10 bores then on to another part , plus they don't cover the diameter range of bore I do .
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Trouble drilling stainless 316 with an End Mill CNC Lathe

October 24, 2018, 6:08 am
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Attempting to machine a 11mm hole flat bottomed to 42.5mm deep, with a 7mm hole through, I am pecking down attempting to clear the swarf as it build but cutters snap at about 35mm deep, any ideas?

This is a 16mm diameter turned piece on a CNC lathe.
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Agie CUT 20P

October 24, 2018, 8:51 am
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Which means the AKL LED is lit on the ADC-23K board in an Agie Charmilles CUT 20P machine
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CNC milling aluminum bronze

October 24, 2018, 8:56 am
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Hello.
I am going to CNC machine some aluminum bronze items in the next few days and i would like some recommendations, given that i have not previous experience working with this material.
1. Do i need to use coolant?
2. I will use imachining and the software already takes into account the material properties and gives some specific feeds/speeds. Should i trust them?
3. What type of tool should i use? Plain carbide end-mill will do the job?
Thanks in advance!
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LNS bar feed Fanuc 18I quick (i hope) question

October 24, 2018, 9:46 am
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so here is the code i have been using at the end of program to run the barfeed
all works .. It is a servo 65 short bar type. The thing is the M21.. I spoke to Fred at LNS and the typical chuck open and closed calls dont work on my Romi E320, instead it uses M20 which is a "start bar feed" call out.. the M21 stops it.. M20 works great but if i get to the top of the program without the m21, the feeder bar is in contact with the bar, not good.. If i run the M21, the program stops right there on the M21.. i need to find a call i guess to shut the A1 parameter in the lns off or back to zero.. Do i have the m21 in the right spot?
thank you

G28 U0.0 V0.0 W0.0
T0404 (BAR FEED STOP TOOL)
M05 spindle off
M24 opens chuck
G0 X.489 Z.05 Tool position for bar stop
M20 (Bar push Start)
G04 X3 (just a delay)
M25 closes chuck
M21 bar feed off
G28 U0.0 V0.0 W0.0
M99

Does anyone have an idea on what i could try, is it a specific Romi thing? thank you
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Fanuc 16i - question about drives / controller

October 24, 2018, 2:17 pm
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We have been contacted about updating an X-Axis drive on a large horizontal boring mill that has a red hat Fanuc motor and 16i controller.

My question is - what is the interface between the drives and 16i controller? Is it an analog +/- 10VDC torque or velocity command?

I would rather just replace the entire controller / motors / feedback system with new, but in the event that this would not fit the customer's budgetary appetite, we would like to do something to help them out.
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Haas Automatic Coolant Refill System

October 24, 2018, 8:26 pm
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Hello all,

Has anyone successfully gotten the Haas Automatic Coolant Refill System actually working as advertised ? Any tips/tricks? My coolant is WAY too rich.

Thanks,
Frank
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Update software tnc 426 Heidenhain

October 24, 2018, 9:23 pm
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How to update machine controller software i have tnc426 Heidenhain deckel. ..i want to upgrade this software due to some limitations... please advise

Regards

Asif
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knurling on a mazak qt20

October 25, 2018, 2:47 am
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why am i having inconsistant knurls ?
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2003 Hurco VMX42 controler subsystem failure

October 25, 2018, 4:34 am
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The error message on the screen is "Matrix4-xyzs Motion controller subsystem failure".
We have done the suggested work from Hurco ( reseat boards, swap to next position) and it still faults out on reboot.
Hurco wants $9000 for the PCP Assy MXCNC++.
Any other options?
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3” bar doc

October 25, 2018, 6:34 am
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What’s everyone running on their 3” bars as far as doc goes?
I’m cutting some 4330 v mod with a 3” bar sticking out 26.75 only taking .1 per side and it’s cutting good but I really need to speed it up If I can. I’m using the same bar to finish and the bore has a 32 finish with plus minus .0025 tolerance.
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