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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: vicsrc on May 20, 2009, 03:14:37 PM

Title: g code help
Post by: vicsrc on May 20, 2009, 03:14:37 PM

 ???

I have used several different programs to create drawings for export as dxf files to be loaded into lazy cam and then converted into gcode.
When I load the code into mach 2 my part is not where I want it on the router cutting area and the x axis movement is more than the area available in my routers cutting area.
Is the somewhere in the config that I can tell the mach program the size of the cutting area or is this done in lazy cam so as not to over drive my axis?
Example... when I jog from x-0.0 to x + I have a total dro of for example + 99000.
The x movement in my gcode calls for a movement of 176000.
where do I go to get these movements in sync?
What have I got set up wrong?   

I can be contacted at vtmeek@gmail.com   also

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: Chip on May 20, 2009, 03:45:25 PM

Hi, Vicsrc

Post one of your problem dxf's, Use the REPLY button and attach it.

You probably just need to move the Origin Marker around or Set LazyCam to load your dxf's as shown on pic 2, It's under Setup, Load Options.

Chip

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: vicsrc on May 21, 2009, 01:26:27 PM

I will send the code as it comes from illustrator 10.0

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: vicsrc on May 21, 2009, 01:48:29 PM

I can see howto move the origin marker but how do I move the drawing to my X0Y0 point?
I think that would help also.

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: vicsrc on May 21, 2009, 01:53:42 PM

I am alos configuring mach 3 to run and I have run into a problem with the emergency stop.
I have my limit switches for my axis in series and have tied my emergency stop to this also.
When I ref to zero the axis crashes the switch and does not stop. have I missed something in the set up? 

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: Chip on May 21, 2009, 07:05:16 PM

Hi, Vicsrc

The Origin marker is your X0Y0 point, Use Rotate then re-set the Origin as in Att. Pic 1.

Switches "NC" in series one end Gnd other end to Input pin 15 as in Pic 2.

E-Stop "NC" should be wired to E-Stop in Inputs see pic 3.

Also G code file to look at.

Chip

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: machininginc on July 19, 2009, 12:12:37 AM

helllo, does anybody have a fanuc link for a post processor, I currently have haas, And It will not run in mach, I've been told that fanuc is closer to what mach wants, is this true

Title: Re: g code help
Post by: Chip on July 19, 2009, 01:45:29 AM

Hi, Machininginc

You sead that your using Gibbs software, Hears a little info I found on CncZone, Maybe you can call them and see if thy have a post for Mach3.

" I bought a post from gibbs located at Moorpark Ca. for my cincinnatti 850sx and 10vc. they also customize post. 805-523-0004.
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Chip