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General Mach Discussion / Tool Height Probe

« on: June 01, 2010, 10:58:18 AM »

Hi

I have a milling machine that don't have any automatic tool changer, so I change it manually.
I'm trying to create a G-code to that in a fast way, but I don't know how to measure the tool using G code.
I thouht it was with G31 but it dont work as the mach3 button. With the button I think it call some kind of rotine.

Here's my G-code
G53 Z-5
G53 Y-500 X-370
G53 Z-180
(Change to Tool #[TOOL NUMBER])
M0
-> HERE I CHANGE THE TOOL MANUALLY...
M6 T[TOOL NUMBER]
G53 Z-5
-> HERE I WANT TO MEASURE THE TOOL (USING THE TOOL HEIGHT SENSOR) AND SAVE THE TOOL HEIGHT BUT DON'T KNOW HOW...
G43

Is this the best approach?
Thans

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General Mach Discussion / Smooth

« on: May 31, 2010, 08:34:22 AM »

Hi

I'm having some problems with my machine because the portal vibrates too much.
Is there any settings that can solve that problem?

Thanks

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FAQs / Re: Mach3 Language

« on: May 24, 2010, 03:47:09 AM »

>>> Have you tried downloading it from here?
Yes I tried. It appears that it doesn't read the licence from the german version, because only works as demo.

>>> It does not work here either. The remote call does not work AND it does not work if you call it from the sub directory either.
So it works or not?

>>>  it does not allow calls except from the sub directory
So the beahovior should be M98 (G54_FLAT8_L75.nc) instead of M98 (PGM\G54_FLAT8_L75.nc). Tried... not work

>>>Even then it does not work with a M99 return, you get error "Return call with no sub in effect"
>>> nor will it work with no M99 as it will not return to the main.
So the file G54_FLAT8_L75.nc should have a M99 at the end? Also tried that. Still not work.

Thanks

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FAQs / Mach3 Language

« on: May 22, 2010, 11:37:39 AM »

Hi to all

I just acquired Mach3 from a German company.
Because that I have some newbie questions.

I already find out that changing the screen I can make it to be in English, but the upper menus still in German.
1. Is there any way to make the entire Mach3 to be in English?

2. I have a tool height sensor but don't know how to make it work. Is any configuration required?
The sensor is this one http://www.bzt-cnc.com/product_info.php/info/p397_BZT-Tool-PushbuttonTool-Length-Compensation.html/XTCsid/1b654dace520fde4f5c7cf924d777c68

3. I'm also trying to implement cycles - call another NC/Tap file - but it's not working...
Is there something worn with this code?
M00
G56
G51 X1.0000 Y1.0000 Z1.0000
M98 (PGM\G54_FLAT8_L75.nc)
M00
G57
G51 X1.0000 -Y1.0000 Z1.0000
M98 (PGM\G55_FLAT8_L75.nc)
M5
M9
M30

also tried with absolute paths but still don't wok.
Any help will be appreciated.
Thanks

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General Mach Discussion / CALL PGM

« on: February 17, 2010, 10:34:41 AM »

Hi

I'm new around here, and I'm trying to convert my Heindenhein automation routines to Mach3.
My question is: is there anything similar in mach3 to call a program like this (Heindenhein syntax): CALL PGM TEST.H
This is a NC file that call's another nc file.

Thanks