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Writing VB code for CNC machines

This is a bit of a long shot, but I'm wondering if anyone can help me with some code I'm trying to write regarding CNC machines. I've noticed that quite a few people using this site also work in the manufacturing area so I'm hoping one of you can help. I'm trying to send and receive data from a PC to a CNC machine (FANUC control). I'm looking for some literature pointing me in the right directions as at the moment all I'm getting is polarity errors from the CNC's (but at least it means I'm sending something right?!). I'm basically after any sample code if possible or just some literature about the subject as I can't find any anywhere.
Cheers,
Luke

xSinbad

Here is some stuff

http://www.haydenpub.com/7steps/
http://www.mfginfo.com/
http://home.cfl.rr.com/eaa/TheToolRoom.htm
http://www.wokingham.demon.co.uk/

Luke_Stephens

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Cheers mate, but they just give me information on writing NC programs, I need to know how to send these programs into a CNC through VB.

xSinbad

More stuff;

this one look usefull
http://www.idcnet.com/~duke/prog.html

http://www.programmingunlimited.com/

Learn CNC programming
http://home.columbus.rr.com/hputz/
http://www.dccc.edu/catalog/career/career1.htm

xSinbad

still looking

xSinbad

Some VB stuff here
http://cadcode.com/wwwboard/index.shtml

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Luke_Stephens

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Frank,
Cheers mate, I'll give you the points because I want to close this question now and you're the nearest so far! Sorry xSinbad, thanks for your help.

In the end I went to a guy called Dan Fritz who wrote a package called PC-DNC. He's helped me out loads. Fanuc are surprisingly useless regarding this! Their website is a disgrace at least!

Nice one,
Luke