A few months ago, Greg Rockwood and I traveled to Salt Lake City to ITT's composite facility (formerly EDO) to investigate problems with a 5 Axis Komo Router. Since it was new, the machine had centerline problems with the A axis. We were even asked to quote a retrofit for the Fanuc 150 control so the Siemens Traori pivot point compensation could be added. I discouraged that and Greg and I verified that there was a real mechanical problem. Here is a video showing what the guys at Studwell found after shipping the whole Z, A, and C assembly back here. Only one half of the head has a problem.
Persistence pays.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2rQqasUK20
Warren
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
The end of GEFanuc
Well, its official: The end of GEFanuc. As of last Friday, GEFanuc no longer exists. Karl and Stan both work for Fanuc America now. We don't think this will have a very large impact on us, although parts were cheaper through GEFanuc. Apparently, the Express ordering system will stay in place for retrofitters. We've not heard if they are going to change our multiplier yet. We'll see.
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