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 post-processing working on an older Fanuc OM control and CNC Mill.

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

Machining some test 6061 aluminum with flowing coolant. Everybody is a hero in aluminum. It’s taken about a month or so to go from purchase of the VMC to actually making parts in the home shop using my “spare” time. A bit of loc-line adjustment and the tools to work with loc line. #firstchips #cncmill