NEW 3016FX arrives tomorrow.

[elaganis]

We ordered one of the new 3016FX machines from FADAL and it should be on our floor tomorrow. Hoping to be up and running by the end of the day. Does anyone know if the standard Fanuc post from my Mastercam will work on the OMi controllers or will I need to create my own? Also, we ordered ours with a network card, any issues with this or is it plug and play?


-Thanks
-Edward

[rickyt]

I hope your mill works out for you, I have been waiting for someone to buy one. They look like they would be a fine mill. As far as the Mastercam post I think the standard Mpfan or Mpmaster.pst would work fine. If you bought the look ahead you could setup some misc. integers and that should work, or just manual input code.

[elaganis]

We did get the look ahead option and data server. What integers would the post need for look ahead/high speed machining to be optimized?

As far as a review I will post something as soon as we run it. OR EVEN WHEN IT GETS HERE! BUT I'VE GOT TO VENT ABOUT OUR VENDOR FOR FADAL! THEY SUCK! We've been toyed with ever since showning interest in buying the machine. First, we were almost sold a demo machine at full price which we refused (they happened to leave out the part that it was a demo too). I've seen hot shot salesmen crash demo machines at shows-no thanks! Then the best part: promised delivery since last tuesday! NOW WE'VE BEEN TOLD NEXT MONDAY!!!! WTF!! What's the big deal you may ask? Well, yesterday was our promised final day to get the Fadal...So what did we do? I had guys come in early, disconnect power and move machines out of the way so the rigger can squeeze it in here. I wasn't laughing when the machine never showed. Now Beside the back-log of workm I'm out thousands a day until this machine gets here. I'm ready to get our lawyer on the phone.
I've been spending my morning running make shift extension cords to the temp machine locations just so I run something. Otherwise I'll have to pay a rigger another load of cash to put them back and then move them again when the Fadal gets here.
Our Haas machines weren't on time either but at least let us know in advance.

[rickyt]

WOW, a hate to hear that. I wish companies would get their act's straight.
If you or I were to run our companies that way we would be out on our ear in no time. My Haas was a month late but they did tell me. The post mods you need, would be where to ad the look ahead codes into the program. You can get the codes from the Fanuc manuals and tell your reseller you would like to have them post out and they can help. If your reseller want help, then go to emastercam.com and ask someone to walk you through the post mods.

[mad mark]

I'm very curious on what you say about the FX series in a year to six months. I'd be interested in one if it was good.

Mark

[rickyt]

did it show up?

[elaganis]

The guys from our CNC vendor are setting it up now. I forgot to order pullstuds for our Cat40 holders so It'll be a day before I can review it's cutting capability. I will say this (being unbiased from the delivery mess they caused me of course) I'm not too pleased with the build quality of the machine. Haas has them beat there. I'm hoping the controller makes up for it. (As well as the box ways).

-E

[elaganis]

Mid-Atlantic CNC has left us to rot. I apoligize to everyone for not getting an update on the performance of this machine. Since this vendor has dropped off the CNC (late as usual) then installed it (which we've been charged $1500 extra for) just to tell us they've never used the new controller and can't even show us how to get started. I've spent a day on the phone with Fadal in Ca. (no, not the vendor but me!) just to figure out how to get the controller on our network. We're able to ping to and from the fast ethernet but now we are unable to load programs to the data server to cut anything.
Additionally, I've spend my own time to read thru the Manual to even set tools, Csys, etc. However, we're only able to run simple things since I come from the land of MasterCAM. Unless the Vendor can make good on their "$1500" worth of training and setup this will be our first and last FADAL ever purchased.
I had none of these issues with Haas. In fact, I was cutting mold cavities 15minutes after the installer finished his quick run through. Additionally, he setup our network connections to it as well.
Last but not least, you get what you pay for- Build quality is poor! I.E. Any one own any JET shop equipment? I'm not kidding. I'll have a list with pictures posted soon after I start cutting some steel finally.

[mad mark]

I'm sorry to here this. I truly thought FADAL would pull their head out of their a$$ after the 104/d crashtastrophy!!

[elaganis]

Originally Posted by mad mark I'm sorry to here this. I truly thought FADAL would pull their head out of their a$$ after the 104/d crashtastrophy!!

104/d ?

[Geof]

Possibly Fadal does not hold itself to the same standards it applies to its suppliers.


http://www.fadal.com/index.php?id=787

[HAILINHAAS]

Should of bought a Haas!