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by darrylh
Thu 06 Aug , 2015 9:14 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc Quatromill Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 10901

Re: Fanuc Quatromill Conversion

Yes, I couldn't really understand it, since the machine was like new when I got it and the sideways were pristine, but noticed considerable improvement when the column was locked. It may be because my work is thin sheet and liable to resonance/vibration at the best of times. Have been looking at the...
by darrylh
Wed 05 Aug , 2015 23:14 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc Quatromill Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 10901

Re: Fanuc Quatromill Conversion

Right. The turret is on a dovetail slide like a Bridgeport and gives about a foot of additional travel. Once set right I found it best to lock the head entirely or the resulting vibration on the slide was enough to chip carbide cutters. Took me a while to realise this but once locked the improvement...
by darrylh
Tue 04 Aug , 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc Quatromill Conversion
Replies: 5
Views: 10901

Fanuc Quatromill Conversion

About to undertake a Fanuc Quatro conversion to Mach3 and will doc my findings here. The basis is a control box by RoutoutCNC utilising the existing Fanuc motors, which I will re-wire into the new control box. The company have converted Triacs successfully on the same lines. I believe PNC and possib...
by darrylh
Sat 04 May , 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: Turn270
Topic: Turn270 Capability??
Replies: 2
Views: 7633

Re: Turn270 Capability??

Thanks for the tip off. No tailstock on the used one I was looking at, so its a no-goer.
by darrylh
Sat 04 May , 2013 9:17 am
Forum: Turn270
Topic: Turn270 Capability??
Replies: 2
Views: 7633

Turn270 Capability??

I have my eye on a Turn270 and need to make parts in mild steel up to 3/4" and max of 200mm long, and short brass pieces of 7/8 inch diameter. My question is whether this machine is capable of small-batch production of 50 -100 pieces, or if the money would be better spent on a larger machine? What d...
by darrylh
Sat 06 Oct , 2012 16:34 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Just an update for future ref: The simple reason why I was getting 911 alarms was the memory was FULL. Essentially, any upload greater than about 250 lines was failing to upload with a 911 alarm. I managed to get some NEC chips identical to the embedded ones in the scan and fitted them in the expans...
by darrylh
Tue 18 Sep , 2012 9:46 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Thanks. I think from reading the other posts I have only 4K on the board........which would explain exactly why I am getting a 911 parity alarm on files over 4k! To help others with a similar problem in the future I would state that (certainly on an OM series A control) what is entered in param 901 ...
by darrylh
Tue 18 Sep , 2012 9:09 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

I can get identical chips to those in the attachment NEC D43464C-15L
Are these 4k, 8k or what?

I believe the PCB is an A series and max is 48k, so not capable of 64k chips
by darrylh
Mon 17 Sep , 2012 21:13 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

please see attachment.....I guess these are the memory chips. Can you tell me what I have? Note the existing chips appear to be directly onto the board and possibly soldered?? i.e. the presentation is not like the vacant slots. As a result, I have not attempted to remove and re-seat until confirmed ...
by darrylh
Mon 17 Sep , 2012 9:17 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Ignore my last post about attachment.......I see it now! Thanks
by darrylh
Mon 17 Sep , 2012 9:15 am
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Thanks. How do I see the attachment? (no options when I hover over)
by darrylh
Sun 16 Sep , 2012 17:48 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Thanks for the procedure. I thought it unlikely to be the batteries (does it not come up "BATT" on the screen if batteries are low?). I ran the procedure and it took a lot less time that I thought it would. The only discreancy from the procedure was that I did not get the "Delete memory (OK?)" when ...
by darrylh
Thu 13 Sep , 2012 21:42 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Yes, I just hit a wall at 6k, irrespective of the number of files uploaded (can be 6 x 1k or 1 x 6k, same result: 911 Parity (high). I think it makes sense that the memory is shot and maybe the machine thinks only 6k of memory is available, so looking to do a rebuild this weekend. Just another thoug...
by darrylh
Tue 11 Sep , 2012 22:01 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

I believe the 087 alarm to be a red herring. Here is another test I tried.......any ideas anyone?? I uploaded a 4k programme to the machine (mem usage as follows: 1 programme used. Mem used 2916. Mem free: 45295). Loaded OK. Then loaded the same file as Programme 02, but after 50% loaded I get a 911...
by darrylh
Mon 10 Sep , 2012 20:40 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Re: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Thanks for the links. I think the only thing of relevance is the port settings on the PC and I will check buffer speed and FIFO in Windows. I have already checked baud etc on machine and PC. I understand the 087 alarm meaning but how do you explain the 911 error when adding just 1 line more to a fil...
by darrylh
Mon 10 Sep , 2012 15:14 pm
Forum: Quatro
Topic: Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill
Replies: 18
Views: 27983

Fanuc OM upload/memory problems on Quatromill

Looking for help with Fanuc upload problems please. Recently I have been cutting thicker metal than ever before and cannot upload the bigger files to the Fanuc OM control. Until now, files have been 4-5k size in Windows speak. Files of 6k or more fail to upload and I get 087 Alarm. When this happens...
by darrylh
Mon 11 Jun , 2012 22:02 pm
Forum: StarTurn
Topic: Starturn c.1993 - conversion to Mach 3
Replies: 2
Views: 8268

Starturn c.1993 - conversion to Mach 3

I have a Starturn 1993 model (Serial: 30203 A) that has packed up working with the Tutor software and I am thinking about Mach 3 conversion. 1. Has anyone experience of the Nema 23 motors (and kits) available in abundance on Ebay? 2. Is this the best route to take or can the existing drives be used ...
by darrylh
Sun 08 May , 2011 12:15 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 12013

Re: STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE

OK Martin, I see "non-modem" cable in one reply. I assume this is actually "null modem" and a standard 2-3 crossover is what I need ...........this item available off the shelf, without the need to do all those detailed pin outs, which may or not do anything.
by darrylh
Sat 07 May , 2011 21:02 pm
Forum: Machines
Topic: STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 12013

Re: STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE

Thanks Martin, will try without the tutor and in DOS. Am I right in thinking it is OK to reboot in MS-DOS (in Win 98) or must it be DOS from a boot option? My understanding of the .go file was that both tutor and machine got "proved" via the file, and also that it was the tutor that was throwing up ...
by darrylh
Sat 07 May , 2011 11:17 am
Forum: Machines
Topic: STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE
Replies: 5
Views: 12013

STARTURN & TUTOR PROBLEM - FANUCSLD SOFTWARE

Hi, I have a (new to me) Starturn lathe with desktop tutor and fanucsld s/ware. Initially, the software loaded, but not all the time and often needed a reboot of PC or machine to work again. When not working, I would get the "error 50" Mirac slave controller disconnnected and "128" BUT NOW I get the...