Fanuc Robodrill?

[MIKE_B]

Has anyone out there been able to bypass the door lock on a robodrill? We are used to it now but sure would be nice to be able to get in and look at stuff during set-ups. It is hard to see if a tool is running out at 100 rpm since this is all it allows with the door open.

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated

Mike

[X-L Engineering Corp]

We have two of them with the same thing, had asked the guy who did the training but wouldn't give up that info because they are afraid of what might happen with 24k with the door open

 

You never know what an operator might do?

 

Hope someone on the forum knows a work around.

 

Good luck

 

Ted

[spade117]

What model?

[MIKE_B]

Spade

 

We have 14iBL and a 21iEL

[spade117]

I don't use M30 codes on ours.

 

 

Instead I use an M99 at the end of a program and a M00 after the safety lines at the beginning.

[MIKE_B]

What does that do for you? Can you edgefind with the door open at a higher RPM then 100?

[spade117]

I can do anything I want with the door open.

 

I don't know the models you listed, but on ours, there is a door lock button, which unlocks when it reads a M30 code, and you have to depress it to get the machine in run mode.

 

By not using the M30 code, it thinks the door is always shut.

[spade117]

Mike - any news?

[MIKE_B]

Spade

 

I know about the M30>>M99. We have the pallet changer so all my programs are with the M99.

 

The problem we have is during set-ups. We cannot do anything with the door open. If i'm in the middle of running a part and I need to get in to take a closer look at something to work the feed down to check for clearance or whatever. As soon as we hit the door button the spindle stops and you can't do anything.

[spade117]

Can't you hit the door button again while the door is open, so the machine thinks the door is closed?

[spade117]

Ok, I went and took another look, and to jog my memory.

 

There is a cap above the door on the right...if you take that cap off, you can see the fork thing that is locking when the door is shut...you need to undo that from the door and just place it inside the locking mechanism. Not sure what the top of your machine is like, but you may have to take off a panel to get at it.

 

Lemme know how it works out.

[MIKE_B]

Just went out and tried....no luck!

[spade117]

Where in NY are you?

[MIKE_B]

Ok that idea i'm going to have to wait on to try. Both machines are pretty busy. But I will keep you updated.

 

Thanks for the help!!

[MIKE_B]

Rochester

[spade117]

What company?

[MIKE_B]

Kal Tool...are ya coming over to show me how ya did it?

[spade117]

Was thinkin' bout it...in Webster or on Clinton?

[MIKE_B]

Webster...I'll let ya know when I see a window opening to give it a shot.