Need Info on Dyna Machines, Please...

[Phil Orenstein]

I have never heard of Dyna Mechtronics. Now my boss may be purchasing an old (1990 or earlier, #DM440? with 9 tool-changer) Dyna shop mill or knee mill, as I think its called and I will be programming it. Does anyone out there use a Dyna machine? Any information will be helpful.

 

Thanks,

Phil

[Chris Rizzo]

A friend of mine has a Dyna desktop cnc mill, not sure if they are the same manufacturer. If you'd like I could put you in touch with him.

[LNDCAD]

I have used a Dyna 4400 vertical mill with a 10 tool changer since 1992 for training. (The place I train for has this unit, not my choice). This mill does NOT use standard G/M code. It uses its own Dyna lanquage, and the memory on the machine is very limited (around 900 lines of code). For longer programs, the machine must be drip fed, and I have had a lot of trouble with stable communications with this unit. The last time I spoke to service they indicated that the latest version of Windows that they supported with their communications software was WIN 3.1. Even some older DOS programs that I used for communication would not transfer files reliably. It has a few useful subroutines, but everything else must be coded longhand. For drilling, it has a peck cycle , but no dwell for counterboring / countersinking. Also, the last few times I needed service, I was unable to contact any factory rep's (I believe that they are out of business). If you need any more specifics, please e-mail me, and I will help whatever I can. Personally, I would stay away from this machine.

[Phil Orenstein]

Lyncad, Is there a converter available for Dyna language into G code - something similar to the Anilam conversational g-code converter? Thanks for your help. I will probably be emailing you shortly as soon as my boss goes ahead with it.

 

Phil

[LNDCAD]

None that I am aware of. Mastercam does have a Dyna Post for the mills, but no reverse post that I have seen.

[Phil Orenstein]

Many thanks. I'll be in touch.

 

Phil