Fanuc OM MDI Basics, Drip Feed, and Programming. Getting started with a Fanuc control on a VMC. Basics of operating a cnc control. #fanuc #homecnc #cncmill #cnc 00:00 Back in the shop 00:30 Starting the Spindle in MDI Mode 02:56 Cycle Start the Spindle 03:39 Changing tool via MDI 07:27 Troubleshooting via DNC Control

Getting started with Fanuc CNC Mill Controls. Getting the machine homed, using a DNC, getting into MDI mode, loading programs, and some basic tips to get you started. #fanuc #cnc #homecnc #mill 00:00 Intro to the Fanuc CNC Mill 00:36 Fanuc Startup 01:35 Zero Reference Homing 03:40 Getting into MDI mode 06:14 Tool Change Code (Fusion 360 or MDI Mode) 07:30 Using a DNC on the Fanuc 08:39 G Code editing 09:59 Moving the CNC Handle 13:19 Loading a Program 16:43 ATC Tool Change Mode 18:10 Tool Offsets 19:43 Work Offsets

How I start my Fanuc OM based CNC Mill. How to get started or use an older Fanuc OM based mill. I purchased a used CNC mill and have been using it successfully for over a year. For DIY type operation, it’s been reliable and capable. Excel VMC mills, in particular, seem to be very reliable, easy to work on and I’ve been able to source parts. I use Fusion 360 along with custom post-processing to my DNC to make parts. The oil absorbers I use are at: https://amzn.to/2CGWHbu

The way I setup positive tool offsets using the spindle face as the makeshift gage line. This is on a Fanuc OM based Excel VMC.