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5411

LazyTurn / Re: Tool Path Up-Down

« on: November 14, 2009, 08:19:55 PM »

None that I am aware of, after a while i guess you just accept it and move on. 
RICH

5412

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 14, 2009, 06:11:47 PM »

Attached is a test file which did run fine in .028 & .030.
Will not run in .032 for me.

Can someone just try it out?

Maybe additional changes have been made in .032 not allowing it to run.

RICH

5413

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 14, 2009, 11:58:07 AM »

Hi ART and All,
As Hood always says "Every Day is a learning Day".
Will update the config section 7.1 in the "Threading on the Lathe" write up.
In the mean time I'll post just that section here and include Arts last reply.

Good grief, the last 5% of that write up to get to rev "0" is like having a tooth pulled. 
RICH

5414

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 14, 2009, 11:06:37 AM »

OK,
 I had the the Relay Control and Disable Spindle Relays checked.
Didn't need any of that stuff with no VFD or motor control!

SO......
- On unchecking Relay Control /Disable Spindle Relays ( and M3 is left at ouput #1)
  Also have motor control unchecked
- Spindle Enabled ( config >ports & Pins>spindle enabled / green check, but no pins out or ports defined )    -  in config> ports&pins >no outputs defined.

Then I will get spindle rpm readout in DRO.
In diagnostics red flashing light for output 1, and Spindle On box yellow.

Now can run a threading gcode  from the wizard.

After running the g code, the ouput 1 no longer flashes.
Enabled the Turn Diagnostics 1.00.1

How is someone to know what they need to change in their configuration to run Ver .032 if they just have
no motor controls?

RICH

MODIFIED:ADDED STRIKE THRU ON SPINDLE ENABLED

5415

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 14, 2009, 09:57:14 AM »

ART,
BTW, This is for ver .032 ( same goes for i posted in reply 674 )
Tried using "working off line".
- in MDI line - G95
                 -G32 Z-1.0 F.050 Z axis moves but you will get the error "No SPINDLE FEEDBACK SEEN....."

Reading your reply i and now using the attached XML, tried the M#, no joy.
I am not using a VFD or any motor control.

RICH

5416

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 14, 2009, 09:26:58 AM »

ART,
- In diagnostics, it shows the index is working ( lights as you turn the spindle ).
- In the Turn Diagnostics ,will show real time rpm, but there is no indication of "spindle rotation sensed".
- There is no rpm dispalyed in the main Turn screen DRO.
RICH

5417

General Mach Discussion / Re: Indexing Problem with R.3.042.032

« on: November 13, 2009, 09:38:31 PM »

Peter,
Art and Brian are aware of the problem, whatever it is, so hang in there until they take a look. 
No use trying to guess. I have been posting anything i find in the "Problems Threading On The Lathe" so you may want to follow that thread.
Can be frustrating at times. 
RICH

5418

General Mach Discussion / Re: Problems threading on the lathe

« on: November 13, 2009, 06:44:25 PM »

ART,
I just tried the latest version .032.
I  get no RPM or  INDEX at all. So threading is realy broke in 3.042.032.

Unfortunately for some stupid reason my postings bounce / never get posted in the Yahoo group.

RICH

5419

General Mach Discussion / Re: Indexing Problem with R.3.042.032

« on: November 13, 2009, 06:36:54 PM »

meptune,
I just installed ver .032...........
NO index and and no rpm on my end at all. Thus threading broke!
RICH

5420

General Mach Discussion / Re: feed rate behavior

« on: November 13, 2009, 06:33:19 PM »

What version of Mach are you using?
RICH