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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Will Venmo $10 to whoever does this Gcode

« on: November 30, 2016, 06:47:56 AM »

There was a time if you plagiarized you would fail the course and be possibly be thrown out.
Maybe consider becoming a manager! 

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Question for Plasma guys on material sensing

« on: November 29, 2016, 07:50:07 PM »

FWIW,
Here is the macro that  a friend uses. I think it  is run every time the torch is moved to the next cutting operation.
Takes care of warpage on thin material.

I am a complete dumb dumb about plasma.

Oh, BTW, Lazycam can be used for plasma...."if" I remember correctly you use the  Mill modul for pathing, but use the Plasma to generate the code. He uses it all the time and works fine.

Call SetOEMDRO(802, 0) 'Set Z DRO = 0.00
 Code "G31 Z-8.0 F60" 'probe surface
While IsMoving()
Wend
Code "G4 P.5" 'wait
ZprobePos = GetVar(2002) 'get contact point
Code "G0 Z" &ZprobePos 'return to point to remove overshoot
While IsMoving()
Wend
Call SetOEMDRO(802, 0) 'Set Z DRO = 0.00
While IsMoving()
Wend
Code "G4 P.5" 'wait
Code "G0 Z.480 F30" 'remove floating head travel
While IsMoving()
Wend
Code "G4 P.0" 'wait
Call SetOEMDRO(802,.100) 'Set Z DRO = 0.00
While IsMoving()
Wend
ActivateSignal(Output2)



Again, FWIW,

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Need CNC beginning guide

« on: November 29, 2016, 08:33:59 AM »

Purchase, read, study the book CNC Programming Handbook by Peter Smid.

There are many  CAD programs available to do 2D, some are free, a lot of cnc programs include one, they all have different
but similar interfaces. I don't think anyone can go wrong with CamBam for the money and gcode generation.

Learn to walk before you run and enjoy the learning curve,

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: G71 Roughing

« on: November 28, 2016, 09:44:29 AM »

See the Mach3 Mill Manaul section 10.7.21 / page 10-21 for the definition of G71.
It is not like the G71 cycle of  Fanuc .

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tool wear backwards when boring on the lathe or is it just me?

« on: November 26, 2016, 08:47:20 AM »

I use a modified screen set and in use I have tried to make it easier to do things.
Also in the screen set I incorporated HELP files / how to do something to assist in moments when you get a "dah" moment.
So will add something for the wear offsets similar to the offset adjustment.
Attached a pic of the Tool Setup Screen and may give you some ideas.

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tool wear backwards when boring on the lathe or is it just me?

« on: November 25, 2016, 10:15:38 PM »

You probably won't....that's why I had to look to see what the manual said. 

I do have a note at the bottom of my tool table list that's tells me what to do relative to the X offset.

Remember, that Einstein kept his telephone # on a piece of paper where he could find it.
Good grief can't seen to find the piece of paper i wrote it down on.

Matters not....no need  call myself!

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tool wear backwards when boring on the lathe or is it just me?

« on: November 25, 2016, 04:00:07 PM »

DICKEYBIRD,

There you go trying to get me thinking again.

The answer to your question can be found in the Using Mach3 Turn Manual. See page 7-12 ( 7.5.3.6 Wear Offsets).

RICH

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3Turn ToolPath glitch in latest version 3.043.066

« on: November 25, 2016, 08:51:04 AM »

I would suggest also that you use version .062 of Mach 3.

I will assume that you are using one of the wizards to generate the code.
You used two different configurations in generating the code (ie; one is radius and the other is diameter mode).
Two configurations can have an affect on the generated gcode, namely X Mode and if reversed Arc's in front post is checked.
Go to Ports & Pins> Turn Options to change.
Have a look at the Arc Motion write up in Members Doc's, see page 9, for info about reversed acr's in front tool post.
Also the motion mode  settings in  general logic configuration  will have an affect on the gcode generated.

RICH
 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: A axis acting as a spindle then toggle back to a rotary.

« on: November 24, 2016, 05:37:49 AM »

mflanders,

One more question for you.

You replaced the original PC with a different one.
On the original pc was there a board attached to the back of that PC and are you using it on the new PC?

If yes take a picture of it and post.

RICH

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: A axis acting as a spindle then toggle back to a rotary.

« on: November 23, 2016, 10:21:42 AM »

Xyil provides an external controller with their X5 combo  machine and is currently listed on their site
as  a "HiCon 4 axis control board". They also provide other "optional" controllers.

Is that what you have?
I need the board number / information about whatever  controller board you are using.

Take a picture of your spindle and post it.
Take some pictures of the drives and boards inside the control box. Mack sure one can read any  labels of the drives and boards.

Till then,
RICH