Faunuc 15M or 16MB ?

[steve f]

I'm looking at purchasing a used vmc in the near future...of the machines I'm interested in they have either a 15M or 16MB. I'm looking to set these up with a trunion table for 5 axis...

 

advantages or disadvantages?

 

Steve

[Guest]

I'm not sure about the 15 but the 16MB will likely be able to use memory cards if there is not enough room in memory.

 

The 16 is a newer control and likely on a newer machine.

 

 

Which offset and/or macro packages are available on each control?

[steve f]

John, I can't speak to the offset package but the 15M comes with a renishaw probe so I'm guessing macro B is enabled. You're correct about the age of the machines the 15M is on a '93 and the 16MB is on '95.

 

After speaking with both companies I'm leaning toward the older mill...anything I should know about a 15M?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I'd go with the one with the probe. The 15 for YEARS was their most powerful control. It could run like 16 axes simultaneous, maybe even more. It is a bit outdaded though and is different that 16/18 controls. Make sure you have the manuals for the machine. A machine that old is possibly going to be a support nightmare if you need to get information about functions.

 

probe = Custom MACRO B ALWAYS...

 

HTH

[Guest]

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I'd go with the one with the probe.

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+1000

[steve f]

Thanks, I'm told all manuals are available for the 15M...a real bonus judging by what James mentioned earlier.

[Storkman]

I have always been told the 15 rocks compared to the 16/18. But I have never had one.

 

 

John, I always thought the "I" controllers used memory cards. They are the only ones we have that do.