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Available from Calmotion, the USB-CNC-FAD controller provides Fadal CNCs with USB connectivity.ÌýActing as a stand-alone controller, itÌýaccepts conventional USB flash key memory and interfaces to Fadal machine tools equipped with any version of the CNC88 control. According to the company,Ìýusers can upgrade without any machine hardware or software changes.
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In addition, theÌýcontroller allows all part programs to be stored on one device connected to the machine. This means thatÌýoperatorsÌýcan select the programs they needÌýfrom the machine without having to maintain a PC on the shop floor.ÌýUsers type commands into the controller via the Fadal machine tool pendant keypad. The monitor displays file informationÌýas if it were an integralÌýpart of the control. Because an active menu shows all available commands, usersÌýdon't have to memorize USB file interface commands. Ìý
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All files or user-selected files can be uploaded or downloaded into the CNC’s memory as needed. An internal DNC operation can drip-feed programs that are too large to store on the CNC’s internal memory. A search and mid-tape start function allows the operator to start at a specific location in a program file. In addition, tooling information that is modified during operation can be saved.
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