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Feature Requests / Simultaneously jogging two axis in a 4 axis hotwire CNC

« on: February 03, 2014, 12:11:04 PM »

Hello

I have setup a 4 axis hotwire CNC machine and I am running Mach 3. I want to be able to program hotkeys to simultaneously control two axis at a time. For example, I want to move the X and Z axis (The left and right horizontal axis) with one hotkey and the Y and A axis (the two vertical axis) with another hotkey. This would be a very useful feature, so that the axis don't get out of alignment when jogging. Using the salve axis won't work in this case because the axis still need to run separately during normal operation.

Thanks!

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FAQs / Re: Setting up a 4th Axis (new to CNC)

« on: February 03, 2014, 12:03:53 PM »

Hello Brett
I have a 4 axis hotwire setup which I use to cut foam wings for RC airplanes. I am trying to use 1 hotkey to control the simultaneous movement of the Y and A axis, and another to simultaneously move the X and Z axis for jogging purposes. I don't want to use the slaving option because the axis also need to move on their own paths as per the loaded Gcodes when the program is running. Any ideas?
Thanks