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Mach Discussion => General Mach Discussion => Topic started by: DICKEYBIRD on August 06, 2013, 10:53:00 AM
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Is there a way to "lighten the load" during the last 1/3 (approx) of threading passes? I'm using the simple threading wizard and find that if I choose a D.O.C. that works OK during the last portion of the run, the number of passes is excessive. If I increase the D.O.C. the later passes get messy.
I have plans to add a spindle belt reduction system later to increase the available torque when threading but was curious if there's another G-code or other software solution to progressively reduce the D.O.C. as the depth increases. If so, I'd like an egg in my beer as well please. ;D
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Dickeybird,
Have a read of Threading on The Lathe - Mach 3 Turn which you will find in Members Doc's.
See section 5 page 27 and also see section 7 page 44. To help reduce the number of passes
increase the first pass and then used a different method of cutting the thread per the sections
referenced above.
RICH
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Awesome Rich, thanks. Go ahead, say it: "RTFM." ;D
Actually I did read it a while back but didn't clearly understand the implications of the details on pg. 44. More study needed!
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You asked for it ......
"RTFM" :D ;D ;)
RICH