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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G-Code access to Variables

« on: August 11, 2012, 08:49:07 AM »

ger21

Thanks for the reply.
Will pursue.

John

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / G-Code access to Variables

« on: August 11, 2012, 12:28:47 AM »

Does any one know a way of accessing Mach3 (not user) variables from within a G-code program.
e.g. get current x,y,z,a axis position or G52 offests or current speed,feed etc.
Fingers crossed
Thanks, John

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Boring a Taper

« on: August 07, 2012, 09:43:33 AM »

Graham

Was afraid that was the answer. Had hoped that someone may have modified a circle wizard.
So far I have made a tapered reamer on the lathe, milled 3 cutting surfaces and filed teeth in them.
Guess for now thats the answer.
Thanks 

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Boring a Taper

« on: August 06, 2012, 11:31:37 AM »

I am attempting to bore a taper e.g. MT-2 in an aluminum block on my mill.
Have done so on the lathe using the taper wizard.
So far I haven't found a method for the mill.
Any suggestions greatly appreciated.
John

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Gibbs CAD/CAM

« on: February 23, 2011, 05:25:39 PM »

thosj

Appreciate the insight. Will continue my quest.

John

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General Mach Discussion / Gibbs CAD/CAM

« on: February 23, 2011, 11:49:23 AM »

Have recently purchased a Novakon NM-200 CNC Mill. It came with VisualMill 6.0.
I have general machining skills but no CAD/CAM.
As VisualMill is a CAM not CAD pkg. it looks like I will have to acquire one.
Anyone using Gibbs & care to evaluate?

Thanks, John

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: New people welcome !! Come in here and introduce your self!

« on: February 21, 2011, 03:38:17 PM »

My Name is John & I have recently acquired A Novakon NM-200 CNC Mill.
New to CNC & would appreciate hearing from anyone in the Holland Landing, ON, Canada area.
I have basic machining skills & manual Mill, Lathe, Surface grinder etc.
Having numerous issues with Mach3 (Probably my own inexperience).
Will post questions on the appropriate forum.
Thanks, John