I have a Triac ATC with a Fanuc OM controller, but i'm having huge problems trying to set the component zero/datum. I can home the machine without anyproblems. I have followed the book to the letter, but it seems to do something different everytime. Does anyone have a step by step guide to setting t...

yes, that sounds about right. lots to remember when setting this machine up.

OK, thanks. Will try the backup.

Yep, spot on. I managed to change one of the parameters as advised somewhere or other. Everything is now working, and even have the DNC drip feed working perfectly. Cant beleive it. Still a few niggly issues, but i'm getting there. When I turn the machine on, the units alway go back to inches. How c...

Help ! My Triac ATC with Fanuc OM controller was working fine, but I was playing around trying to get the DNC input working. Now the z axis wont move, and is stuck in the home position. When you try and jog, the x & y axis move, OK with the leds on the relevant switches lighting, but the leds for th...

ALl sorted, it was a combination of me pressing the wrong button, and i've also noticed that if the bed is too close to the limits when you home, you get a table limit error before it homes. Just need to work out how to input a program now. Thanks for all the help.

yes, tried both x+ and x-. Any idea how to get to the homing and limit switches ?

Hi all. Hope someone can help me with my problems. I have just obtained an old Triac ATC Fanuc OM mill (1990'ish) and have a few problems with it. When I try and run the machine, I get an alarm message saying ***1000*** Zero Machine, and then nothing else happens. I have tried what I think is the co...