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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: The ProCreator on February 14, 2011, 04:47:41 PM

Title: How do I eliminate stepping / pausing when making 3d parts with rotary table?
Post by: The ProCreator on February 14, 2011, 04:47:41 PM

I am milling 3d models using a vertical rotary table.  My machine is a home built 4 axis machine.  It works fine, but I want to get rid of the stepping between Z and A coordinates.  I have seen videos where the A movement is smooth and continuous.  What I am getting is my router moves to a then z then a then z and so on.  How do I set this up so A and Z movements are smooth and do not step? 

Title: Re: How do I eliminate stepping / pausing when making 3d parts with rotary table?
Post by: Hood on February 14, 2011, 04:59:20 PM

Sounds like either your code has Z and A on seperate lines or maybe you are needing to run in CV mode (G64)
If you attach your code it may help see whats going on.

Hood

Title: Re: How do I eliminate stepping / pausing when making 3d parts with rotary table?
Post by: The ProCreator on February 14, 2011, 05:07:52 PM

Here is a code sample generated from Deskproto 5.

Title: Re: How do I eliminate stepping / pausing when making 3d parts with rotary table?
Post by: The ProCreator on February 14, 2011, 05:13:48 PM

I went into General setup and checked Plasma setting under CV and it is now doing what I want.  I'll have to explore this further.   

Title: Re: How do I eliminate stepping / pausing when making 3d parts with rotary table?
Post by: Hood on February 14, 2011, 05:36:54 PM

Good news :)