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General Mach Discussion / Re: tip radius compensation problem

« on: August 27, 2008, 01:00:50 PM »

I tried Your suggestion end the problem was reduced but still present where a radius is present, any other suggestion?

best regards
Gianluca

PS do not know how to post a photo here to show the odd movements

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General Mach Discussion / tip radius compensation problem

« on: August 25, 2008, 05:48:11 AM »

Hello Guys,
I am using mach 3 version  R1.84.001 DEMO on a lathe .
I find I cannot use or I am not able to use the tip radius compensation .
When I set the g41 or g42 the tool make an odd movement at any change of direction.
this is an example of program, what am I doing wrong?

(iso 40)

G18
G21
G42
G61
G90
G94
T0101 (utensile a sfacciatore)
F30
g0 x66 z2
g0 G42 x24 z2   
g1 z0
x26.66
x44.45 z-61.1
z-62.8
g2 x47.45 z-64.3 r1.5
g1 x61
g3 x64 z-65.8 r1.5
g0 G40 x66 z2

M30


Thanks for any info

best regards

Gianluca

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

« on: August 25, 2008, 05:37:54 AM »

Hello everyone,
I'm Gianluca from Italy .
I'm enjoying  Mach 3 since few months despite had some electronic and software problem being of mechanic background .
My cnc machine is a lathe converted to cnc by driving the main feed screw and installing an additional slide on the bench.

best regards and thanks

Gianluca