Need Help!- 4th axis add on

[Techman]

We have a Fadal 3016 with a MB control. How difficult is it to add a 4th axis?
Any idea of cost? Our machine was not prewired.
Thanks,
Techman

[alex gitzel]

we need more info is this an ac or dc motor machine(round or square motors).and do you already have a rotary you want to use? if you do does it have 1 large round cable connector or 2 connectors not including the air line.depending on the combo you will need at least the internal wire harness,amp,and control card+eproms.the install is not hard and parts are available price depends on what you need .

[Neal]

The 3016 machine with an MB control, I assume you mean the Fanuc 18i MB5 control, will always be an AC servo machine. No Fadal Fanucs had a DC servo. Your rotary MUST also be an AC servo motor.

Neal

[alex gitzel]

Yes you must clarify the control i was thinking you goofed the mb with the mp fadal control.

[Techman]

My fault- It is a Fadal 32 MP control. It does have square shaped AC servos. I do not have a rotary head. We will have to buy everything as the machine was never equiped. At this time I am just trying to get an idea of cost so I can ask for the money in next years budget. ( this is a college and everything works at a snails pace )

[iess525]

Originally Posted by Techman My fault- It is a Fadal 32 MP control. It does have square shaped AC servos. I do not have a rotary head. We will have to buy everything as the machine was never equiped. At this time I am just trying to get an idea of cost so I can ask for the money in next years budget. ( this is a college and everything works at a snails pace )

You'll need an axis card with software, amplifier card, wiring harness if you're machine is not pre-wired, both motor cables, and a complete rotary with motor. You can either get an AC or DC rotary and get the corresponding parts to match. You can have a DC rotary working on your AC machine. When you're ready to order, feel free to give us a call. We supply many new rotary tables and have all the necessary components to get your machine up with the 4th axis.

-Shelvin
818 678 9456

[Techman]

Thanks for the info all. I'm sure it is do-able, the only question is how much.

[iess525]

Originally Posted by Techman Thanks for the info all. I'm sure it is do-able, the only question is how much.

It depends on where you get the rotary from. You might get lucky and find one online for a couple thousand but if the spindle or gear are damaged, you've got a nice paperweight. We'd be more than happy to inspect and/or rebuild any Fadal rotary table you find. For all the supporting parts you're looking at approximately $3-5k, depending on which route you take (AC or DC).

[Neal]

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Neal