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General Mach Discussion / Re: how to run g code in a macro like: G2 I[x] J[x] F20

« on: June 08, 2017, 12:16:05 PM »

Just as an example...

THANK YOU Tweakie.

I am still caught in the tapered hole. I even don't know how to ask a question for it now.

BTW:  how to run code like this: G2 I[X] ... BUT G2 I0.013 ...?

Best
Shanren


Tweakie.

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General Mach Discussion / how to run g code in a macro like: G2 I[x] J[x] F20

« on: June 07, 2017, 06:38:15 PM »

thanks for help.
Adam

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MACH TOOL BOX / Re: Macro, Thread milling NPT thread, Inside/outside

« on: June 07, 2017, 08:34:18 AM »

You will need A CAD/CAM program to generate the code. Cambam, Fusion 360, there are others.
Enjoy the learning curve.

Thank you very much Rich, I don't have a CAM yet, I'll try. Just wonder if any body can help?
Adam

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MACH TOOL BOX / Re: Macro, Thread milling NPT thread, Inside/outside

« on: June 06, 2017, 08:54:54 AM »

Never tried or used the macro. Based on my poor programming skills, my"guess" is as follows:
The threads as straight line segments NOT arcs, so the resolution is how closely the length of many straight line paths  would be fitting inside / outside of 360 degrees of a diameter.

Thanks Rich,
actually I am not trying to cut thread, I want to cut a cone hole of 1.75" large side at high of 0.5" at angle 2.
I can't find any way in Mach3 to do it.
would you please lead me some new ideas?
Best
Adam

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MACH TOOL BOX / Re: Macro, Thread milling NPT thread, Inside/outside

« on: June 05, 2017, 08:04:21 PM »

Hi Tweakie.

you are right, thanks.

another question, what's the 'resolution of thread' means? what should fill in for 1/4 NPT?
Best
Shanren

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MACH TOOL BOX / Re: Macro, Thread milling NPT thread, Inside/outside

« on: May 29, 2017, 07:49:23 PM »

Hi vmax549,
I am trying to run your code under VBS, and return 'COMPILE ERROR: SYNTAX ERROR' at :
Do While Getvar(3) < 360.00000 * Getvar?
why?

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Mach Screens / Re: Mach3 input dialog box for Z-axis offset

« on: November 17, 2012, 03:47:40 PM »

hi there, my x/y/z moving distance are different from the screen shown, what's the problem?