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PoKeys / Re: pokeys57cnc plasma pauseing at end of cut before shutting off torch

« on: April 27, 2021, 01:17:25 PM »

Sounds like a plan.
I have never actually used this so it will be great to get some feedback.

Mike

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PoKeys / Re: pokeys57cnc plasma pauseing at end of cut before shutting off torch

« on: April 26, 2021, 03:12:03 PM »

Take a look at this link.

https://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php?topic=43698.0

Mike

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PoKeys / Re: pokeys57cnc plasma pauseing at end of cut before shutting off torch

« on: April 23, 2021, 02:00:39 PM »

If you are using M03/M05 that is how it works in Mach3. I think what you need to use is M10/M11 but you should verify that.

HTH
MIke

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: SSR m7 serial

« on: April 13, 2021, 07:33:46 PM »

Hi  rhtuttle,

The other option that you mentioned was a Pokeys57CNC. Since you have installed one before it might be easier than learning how to program the PLC and set it up for Modbus comms.

P.S. I have a Click PLC and really like it.

Mike

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Change retraction value at cycle G73

« on: March 11, 2021, 06:37:33 AM »

Thanks Smurph,
I will now blush and go back to working on my machines!!!!!!!


Mike

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Change retraction value at cycle G73

« on: March 01, 2021, 02:06:26 AM »

Glad to help.


Mike

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Change retraction value at cycle G73

« on: February 27, 2021, 08:37:24 AM »

From theMill G-code programming manual found in the docs folder of your Mach4 installed folder;

"G73 – High Speed Peck
In materials that produce long stringy chips a high speed peck cycle can be used to break them up.
Unlike the G83 cycle that retracts completely out of the hole after each peck, the G73 cycle only retracts
by a preset amount in parameter 5114. See figure 73-1. This short retract helps to reduce cycle times
when a complete retract is unnecessary.
Parameter 5114: Integer value 0 to 32767"

This parameter is found in the profiles folder in the profile that you are using to run the machine.


HTH
Mike

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: auto soft limits again

« on: February 23, 2021, 06:13:41 AM »

PMC, PMC, PMC!!!!!!
Can you tell that I love the PMC!

Thanks for implementing something that doesn't require me to learn LUA when I already understand ladder logic.
Mike

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dspMC/IP Motion Controller / Re: Dspmc-v2 Connection

« on: January 16, 2021, 11:33:23 AM »

Hi Terry,
No additional software needed.
The Vital guys will respond shortly with an answer.


Mike

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Fusion 360 and issues with Mach 4 G-Code

« on: January 07, 2021, 05:36:21 AM »

Hi Strikermed,
"Now the question is, will this be enough to machine aluminum?  Primarily boring out holes so I can upgrade this thing down the road!  I would love to replace the gantry with a 3x6 80/20 product, and make custom uprights so they are stiffer than the plywood setup I have now.  Also, I would like to upgrade how I've mounted the ball screw on the gantry.   All future projects, but for now, I need to learn some more CAD, CAM and G-Code."

To increase the stiffness of the X axis, you can add a piece or two of plywood 90 degrees to the current uprights. It looks like you have enough room in the pictures. It should be widest near the linear bearing and can taper to almost nothing at the top. Right now you are flexing the plywood across it smallest dimension (3/4") and the new stiffener will be 2" minimum.
HTH
Mike