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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: Merlin1965 on July 11, 2020, 05:13:28 AM

Title: Touch probe to center Spindle
Post by: Merlin1965 on July 11, 2020, 05:13:28 AM
Hi Guys

A lot of what I do on my 3 axis Mill is modifying existing parts
These parts have a round hole in them that I use as my X0 Y0 reference point
And My code is written from that point

At the moment I use a Axial Dial gauge to find my circle center
I do have the Idea of using a touch Probe

Process being
set probe manually Z,X&Y in hole by eye
The run a function to Move Spindle to find hole center automatically then set X0 Y0 in Mach3

 

My Question is.... Is this a G Code Program ?


John P
Title: Re: Touch probe to center Spindle
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 11, 2020, 06:11:12 AM
Have you tried using the Circle Centre Wizard ?

Tweakie.
Title: Re: Touch probe to center Spindle
Post by: Merlin1965 on July 11, 2020, 09:04:45 AM
Have you tried using the Circle Centre Wizard ?

Tweakie.

Thanks
Sometimes i should look with my eyes and not my mouth ( or keyboard in this case )


John P
Title: Re: Touch probe to center Spindle
Post by: Tweakie.CNC on July 11, 2020, 09:56:28 AM
 :)