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General Mach Discussion / Lathe tool offset number dro or the yy of Txxyy command

« on: January 11, 2008, 10:14:23 AM »

Hi Drew:
 
   The number is used during the call to get the offset, but it isnt stored I dont think, Ill add it to my list to add one for you.. last used or something..
 
Thanks,
Art

Is there any news on if this is in the works or done. Its stanard on most lathes to know what offset you are using. It makes it hard to adjust offsets in the tool table if you don't know it.
Thanks Drew 

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: ATC VB script example for rotary changer...

« on: December 30, 2007, 04:09:42 PM »

My machine pics at http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,4618.0.html
My turret uses only LPT and M6Start.m1s macro ( no PLC, macropump or brains) to control 2 solenoids and read the 4 bit BCD and turret down(lock) position. Note when tool changing in lathe only the 'T' code is used no M6 in the g-code program.
The macro indexes at the current machine position so move your turret to a safe position before hand.
My Hnc had a GE 550 control. What fanuc control did/does your Hnc have?

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: Drew's Hardinge HNC Mach3 (from AH-HA for about 7 years ,from GE550)

« on: December 29, 2007, 09:30:01 AM »

Roo see post http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,4191.msg31239.html#msg31239
It has the atc macro code that uses all the original controls and encoder output. THX Drew

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / servo info ?

« on: December 20, 2007, 07:33:29 PM »

How do I tell if a servo amp is ac or dc ?
The one I have is a Parker\MTS max-plus flx 2 axis.
But would like to know in general.
Thanks Drew

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Works in progress / Re: Iconic

« on: December 01, 2007, 08:10:49 PM »

At AGD do you have lathe screens in pack 1

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VB and the development of wizards / Re: Jog Increment

« on: November 30, 2007, 05:16:42 PM »

It was a question not a tip and now I don't remember if it worked. The last few weeks have been a blur. Drew

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Digital servo w/ Mach3

« on: November 29, 2007, 01:09:59 AM »

I was meaning any digital drive . The one I have is a Parker/MTS maxplus flx.
http://www.parkermotion.com/new_ulm/pdf/FLX.pdf
Thanks Drew

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General Mach Discussion / Digital servo w/ Mach3

« on: November 28, 2007, 12:49:12 AM »

I have a digital servo controler and was wanting to know if anyone out there is running one of these with Mach3?
And how it is working out for you. If you are running with gecko servo amp let me know how that is going also.
Thanks Drew

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Mach Screens / Re: Best 2-state button

« on: November 25, 2007, 10:42:28 PM »

Scroll down to  Reply #4 and read this topic http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,3389.0.html
If that info doesn't fix your problem ask zealous aka 'The Screen Master'
Drew

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Show"N"Tell ( Your Machines) / Re: hardinge hnc to retrofit

« on: November 25, 2007, 10:17:42 PM »

Mine is a HNC late 70's I think and it has stepper motors now. If I had to do it over now digital servo controllers would be my choice. But eight years ago when I removed the servos that would have cost a mint. I think the CHNC is the same base machine wrapped up in a new package.
Drew
 
For pics of my  machine http://www.machsupport.com/forum/index.php/topic,4618.msg32647.html#msg32647