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General Mach Discussion / Re: Weird Lathe Problem ?

« on: October 10, 2009, 08:22:09 AM »

Nobody able to offer any insight. 

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General Mach Discussion / Tool Changing problems on the lathe

« on: October 09, 2009, 11:44:04 AM »

I had an issue recently using an mpg to drill a hole when doing this i had what could only be described as an un-commanded toolchange mid drill which led to an estop and brown trousers, anyone heard of this ?

I have been trying to run some code but do not understand an un-commanded move after the tool change, below is the code.

Between the tool change and the M03 line the X axis runs towards the centreline the Z stays still, does that seem to be right ?

Then both axis move to the commanded positions on line N180

Now if i stop the program, rewind and run again the X axis will move to a different position ?

All the above was stepping through one line at a time.

OK now i let the program run completely at the end the axis move to the commanded positions BUT THEN THE TOOL CO ORDINATES CHANGE TO TOOL ONE BUT TOOL 05 IS STILL IN THE TOOL DRO. Is that correct behaviour ?

I have tried using my desktop as i am running this on a laptop with SS with the same results

I have the same issue with ver 3.042.029 as with 3.042.023 i have tried changing persistent tools unticked restarting Mach same problem.

Yet another issue is homing, i am using optical sensors and it works perfectly but occasionally it appears that the motors have retuned themselves as it doesn't back of the same distance restarting Mach will cure the problem.

I have completely lost confidence in the machine.

I have attached my XML if someone could help

%
O0000
N90 G96 G94 G90 G80 G64 G54 G50 G49 G40 G21 G18 G00
N130 M06
N140 T0505
N150 G97 S500
N160 G95 F1.5
N170 M03
N180 G00 Z50. X60.
N190 Z1.
N200 X12.
N210 X9.8
N220 G32 Z-20. F1.5
N230 G00 X12.
N720 Z1.
N730 X60.
N740 Z50.
N750 G50
N760 M5
N770 M9
N780 (END TOOL)
N790 M30
%

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Current list of G & M Codes for Lathe

« on: September 23, 2009, 09:08:14 AM »

Sorry i thought it was in the LazyTurn Manual

Where do i find the Mach3TURN MANUAL  

Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MachTurn problems and questions

« on: September 23, 2009, 08:48:31 AM »

Hood if you like screen 4 do not try MachScreen 

If you have tried neither use MachScreen

Auto file backup

Built in help file

Multiple undo's

That's before you even try the program 

Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Current list of G & M Codes for Lathe

« on: September 23, 2009, 08:42:24 AM »

The Using Mach3TURN MANUAL has a listing, and it includes in the listing lists the Gcode ( associated macro ) for G77  ( M1077.MIS ) and G78 ( M10778.MIS ). If it dosen't list it there I'll  assume that it's not supported.
RICH

Hi Rich

Just had a look and couldn't find it


Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MachTurn problems and questions

« on: September 23, 2009, 04:59:51 AM »

Thanks for the suggestions.  It looks like I have good company being dissatisfied with the screens.

I have not edited a screen for a very long item.  What is the current recommended screen editor?
TIA
Bertho

Did you not notice i mentioned MachScreen

I have started a new thread in the screens section about  the lathe screen and a newer version

Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Current list of G & M Codes for Lathe

« on: September 23, 2009, 04:29:34 AM »

The reason i asked is i was going to make a list for use on the lathe screen similar to what is available for Mill

Phil

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Works in progress / Lathe screen re worked

« on: September 23, 2009, 04:21:13 AM »

I am posting version 16 of my lathe screen.

It the standard lathe but with a more logical layout.

All the screens can be selected from any screen so no jumping backwards and forwards between pages.

The Home All Button now homes both axes, unnecessary buttons/duplicates removed.

It consists of the Default Page which is the Manual screen, Cycle screen, Tool adjust screen, & Diags screen.

Jogging is enabled on all screens but can be turned off via the jog button.

I use two Mpgs so i have added the controls on screen to adjust settings avoiding having to keep on bringing up the tab screen.

new in Version 16 i have added a led either side of the SINGLE LINE button, these flash so that you know what mode you are in.

Big thanks to Klaus for the excellent MachScreen that was used for the editing.


Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Current list of G & M Codes for Lathe

« on: September 22, 2009, 07:02:29 AM »

Anyone know where i can get them, done a search but drew a blank

Phil

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General Mach Discussion / Re: MachTurn problems and questions

« on: September 22, 2009, 04:19:36 AM »

I am with Hood after using the Mill screen for some time going to the Lathe screen was a shock.

I think it was designed by a talented graphic artist with no lathe experience 

Anyway i have used the excellent MachScreen software to modify the lathe screen to my liking.

I have fixed lots of errors and taken away some unneeded functions that are not implemented.

So with bated breath i am posting it here maybe you would like to check it out.

Phil