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DaOne:
Does mach 3 (lathe) have the ability to run a constant surface feet per minute? Basically as the tool moves closer to the center of the x axis  the spindle speed increases to compensate for the diameter to keep an even sfm? My Haas has this ability. Wondering if I can give my retrofit the same ability.

Hood:
Yes. G96 turns it on, G48S**** sets the max permissible speed whilst in CSS and G97 turns it off.
Hood

DaOne:
Thanks hood. So I just need to make sure its in my G code. Nothing else in mach setup that I need to turn on? You dont happen to know when I can locate a post for mastercam X4 turn? Thats what I use at work so would love to use that to program my retrofit too.

Hood:
Yes G96 in the code and CSS should be active, G97 when you wish to turn it off and G48 with the max spindle speed you want, for example if you are facing a large dia you will likely not want it to spin too fast for safety reasons.

Regards the post processor, afraid I dont know.

Hood

riporeno:
hi  
it is the first experiences with the lathe  
I have also done me this test.  
when I write G96 it tells me error,  
it tells me that he  wants G96S....  
is it possible that mistake?  
where G I can find the functions for the lathe?   
thanks 
regards

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