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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ART CODE 9991
« on: April 24, 2012, 06:14:36 AM »
Glad you got it sorted out.
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: Turning only part of a drawing
« on: April 23, 2012, 06:14:14 PM »
Thanks for the comments, and so noted here for future updating of the manual.

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The Z start offset (yellow) section could use further explanation: what is it used for?
See attached file.

WYSIWYG :D

RICH

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: ART CODE 9991
« on: April 23, 2012, 03:47:33 PM »
Post the Gcode and maybe we'll be able to take a look asee whats wrong.
RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: motors stalling and or missing steps
« on: April 23, 2012, 03:45:29 PM »
Is there any difference in the Driver test results between the two computers?
RICH

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LazyTurn / Re: Turning only part of a drawing
« on: April 22, 2012, 01:23:44 PM »
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35 degree diamond tool in LazyTurn. I haven't seen such a shape in the 1/4 in holder size

Can't be of much help on that statement other than grind your owne or check vendor sites to see what's available.
Even a 35 degree will not get into the very tight corners and you need a point tool with a radius on one or both sides such that it won't gouge the work. One should take into consideration the type of tooling to be used when designing a profile.

You can't select sections of a profile and the only way around that restriction is to use different dxf's files. Higher end programs will let you select the start and end points along a profile. Lt never went that far in development and thus it is what it is for the price.

I can't comment on some of your questions as i need to see some pic's.
I would suggest you play with the rough and fine pass settings to get a handle on the pathing. The manual covers pathing.

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Both LazyCam's SIM and LazyTurn insist on facing off the stock
No comment on LazyCam Lathe and strongly suggest you use LazyTurn.

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LazyTurn insist on facing off the stock all the way to the center regardless of whether the spigots are shown or
not.
Note the attached pic and first few lines of the code below as it does not face it off to the center and starts on the outside of the profile with the spigots removed.

N15   G40G90   
N25  (Change to Tool: 35 DIAM 379 FLANK L                                                           -R0.0020-IC0.3790    Angle:00)
N35  T0000
N45  S402 F1.00 M3
N55  G0Z0.0130
N65  G0X4.8651
N75  G1 F1.0000  X2.8611  
N85   X0.8311  
N95   F1.0000  Z-2.2533  
N105  G0  X2.8311  
N115   Z0.0130  
N125  G1 F1.0000  X0.8311  
N135   X0.8011  
N145   F1.0000  Z-2.2533  
N155  G0  X2.8011  
N165   Z0.0130  
N175  G1 F1.0000  X0.8011  
N185   X0.7711  
N195   F1.0000  Z-2.2533  
N205  G0  X2.7711  
N215   Z0.0130  
N225  G1 F1.0000  X0.7711  
N235   F1.0000  Z-0.1147  
N245   F1.0000  X0.7411  
N255   F1.0000  Z-1.6765  
N265  G0  X2.7411  
N275   Z-0.1147



 


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Newfangled Solutions Mach3 Wizards / Re: New version of CopyCat, V1.1
« on: April 22, 2012, 11:51:28 AM »
Ozzie,
"Any" magnifying lens will do. I had few lenses in the junk box and selected one that would give me a resonable working distance. The more maginification the closer the working distance if I recall correctly. You can order lenses but will probably cost more than the web camera. Make sure the web camera has a maual adjustable focus. Most of the cheap ones do..... ;)

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: feed speed not matching
« on: April 19, 2012, 07:11:30 AM »
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would this difference be less if I ran a higher frequency?

The selected Kernel Speed defines how many pulses you want the computer to output when using Mach3.
 The Driver Test, when run, will confirm that the selected Kernel Speed can be used in harmony with Windows since Mach is sharing time with the operating system. Changing the Kernel Speed will change the graph in tuning increasing or decreasing the max allowable velocity the software will use. There is no advantage to using a higher Kernel speed than necessary.

 The computer output ( number of available pulse instructions to the drive ) can restrict
the velocity, the steps per unit input is calculated and is composed of the axis components, the drive may be limited to how many pulses it can send to the motors,how fast something can accelerate to a velocity is dependant on the axis systems ability to provide adequate torque at some rate to address the systems inertia. All this is inter-related.

Using a higher Kernel speed does not mean your machine has the capability to achieve the higher velocity that the software is using.

I would be interested in your reply to Hood's question. Are you near the max velocity that your machine can run at for 30ipm?

RICH


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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Catia IMS Post Process Guide?
« on: April 15, 2012, 09:14:43 AM »
Have you tried posting on the IMS site?
RICH

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Dell Optiplex ....hmm .........I have tried using a GX520 and can only say do not use with a PP.
Fine PC for anything other than CNC. ;)

RICH

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Tangent Corner / Re: Everyone is a winner.
« on: April 14, 2012, 06:53:15 AM »
Did you read the fine print on the ticket .....say's you need to pick up the winnings in person!
Have a nice trip!

RICH

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