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what version of fanuc does mach4 industrial run?
« on: September 05, 2017, 09:17:15 PM »
Unfortunately the DOCS dont say what version of Fanuc mach4 industrial runs. (unless i missed it somehow)
id like to know where and what the system variable names are.
Re: what version of fanuc does mach4 industrial run?
« Reply #1 on: September 05, 2017, 11:00:16 PM »
Mach4Industrial emulates the Fanuc 21i control using memory model C.

Mach4Hobby emulates a sub-set of that.

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Re: what version of fanuc does mach4 industrial run?
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2017, 03:02:09 PM »
We won't ever say that it is 100% compatible with any Fanuc.  It has similar functionality and most Fanuc 21i stuff works.  But Mach 4 can also do things that a Fanuc 21i can't.  For example, both G76 lathe threading cycle formats are accepted in Mach 4 where only one is accepted on a 21i.  Mach 4's dwell (G04) can be HAAS style or Fanuc style, etc...

So no, the manual will never say this, officially.  But a person familiar with running a Fanuc 21i type machine will feel right at home in Mach 4. 

Peter Smid has a good book on G code programming.  And also a book on Macro B.  These two books were used during the development of Mach 4.

Steve
Re: what version of fanuc does mach4 industrial run?
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2017, 06:40:59 PM »
thank for the info guys!