dnc software

[chrisw765]

does any one have a copy of fadals dnc software or know where i can get it??im waiting on my computer update, but till then id like to still use it and have no way to get a program in the mech or even drip feed it??

[DareBee]

I dont quite understand, if you cant drip feed you cant use DNC Fadal.
Anyway I believe DNC Fadal is a $200 (maybe), here is a link to free DNC http://www.cadem.com/ncnet/freednc.htm

[Neal]

The "NC FADAL" software can up load, down load, and run DNC. It does sell for $199.00. It does also have an Auxillary device that will up load and download to other manufacturer's controls. It will not DNC to them.

Neal

[Paul_S]

The fadal program is called ASSIST. And yes, it supports DNC. Any program that you are going to DNC with, you should remove all comment blocks except those needed in the blocks for the operator, tool change note, program stop notes. The M2 at the end of the program must be changed to a M0.

I have used DNC a number of times. It is a little slower than running the same (similar) program from memory.

[carbidecraters]

We use a older predator program and it works great for dnc or just sending a file over. We use version 2 of fanuc so out lines are TA,1 for pickup on a program DNC 0,1,0,1 for DNC of a program and PU for sending it back to the computer.

[Neal]

The Fadal ASSIST program is an old DOS based program. It is limited to 9600 baud which may cause some people to data starve. Aslo, being DOS based, it becomes iffy when trying to used it in Windows XP enviornment.
That the reason the Fadal wrote the "NC FADAL" windows based program.

Neal

[gmccabejr]

Does anyone know where I can download a copy of NC Fadal?

Thanks.

[Neal]

gmccbejr--
NC Fadal is not availabel via download. It can be ordered from the Fadal Parts Dept or your local Fadal Dealer. It comes on a CD with a manual.

Neal

[gmccabejr]

OK. Thanks for the info.

[Sprew]

The Assist software is not to bad. I have had it for years on a older computer (windows 3.1). When that computer failed, I reloaded the software on another computer (windows 98?). I can download no problem. But when I try to DNC, It only takes the first 30 lines or so, and stops. I messed with the Xon X off. No change. I talked to the reps and they said it was "Puzzling".

Guess I will have to mess with it.

[Shizzlemah]

I had good luck with assist in dos and win 95.

Currently using a win 2k box and codeshark light. that's been exceptional for me.

[protec]

I just started to DNC to my Fadal from MCAM9 and had to play with the settings for Break after Receive & Delay before. These two settings seem to keep the machine buffer from overflowing and stopping the DNC. I ended up at 250 ms Break after & 100 ms Delay before. You might try this for DNC.