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General Mach Discussion / Re: Generating g-code for 4th axis using Unigraphics 3.0

« on: October 20, 2006, 12:46:02 PM »

Using the provided code, all 4axes do in fact, move in unison.  I'm pretty sure the machine and the Unigraphics software are capable of handling this type of job.  It's just a matter of figuring out how to generate the g-code from Unigraphics to run all 4 at the same time.  I can get it to run the x,y, and z axes just fine.  I just don't know what settings to use in the Manufacturing Application of Unigraphics.  Thanks for the help.

CARLOS

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Generating g-code for 4th axis using Unigraphics 3.0

« on: October 19, 2006, 02:42:29 PM »

For now, we are working with small dimensions on the order of an O/D of ~19mm, length of 21mm, and width of 13mm.  these are rough estimates and may change later.  Yes, my control is standard g-code. 

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Generating g-code for 4th axis using Unigraphics 3.0

« on: October 19, 2006, 01:14:35 PM »

I believe my CNC does interpolate 4 axis simultaneously.  How do I know?  I purchased the DSLS 3000 package along with the 4th axis from MicroProto Systems.  It works great, but I need to figure out the 4th axis problem.  Thanks.

CARLOS

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General Mach Discussion / Generating g-code for 4th axis using Unigraphics 3.0

« on: October 18, 2006, 03:11:58 PM »

I am new to the CNC world and have gotten a taste of creating simple programs...not easy.  I am using Unigraphics NX 3.0 and have used the manufacturing application to generate g-code for Mach3 to create simple airfoils.  We recently purchased the 4th axis for the CNC Mill and I need to see if there are any tutorials or something out there that will help me use NX 3.0 to generate the g-code to use the x,y,z, and 4th axes together.  If so, where can I find them.  I need to make...pretty much an impellar.  I have attached a picture.  As I mentioned, I am very new to the CNC world, so anything relevant will help a lot.  Thanks.

CARLOS