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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G Code Help

« on: May 29, 2009, 07:39:58 AM »

I understand the code as written, but noway would I have been able to place the lines in their correct order.

I have ordered both of the books which you recommended.  Perhaps some of their knowledge will be absorbed.

Thanks again
AJ

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G Code Help

« on: May 27, 2009, 07:48:24 PM »

Thanks vmax549,

Will you recommend a book which provides and explains examples in line by line form for the various g codes?  I use the Mach 3 user's guide but for a newbee it leaves some holes in the examples.
Thanks again
AJ

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / G Code Help

« on: May 26, 2009, 09:05:08 PM »

I want to run this code 50 times and increment it in the Y axis in 0.100 increments.  How do I accomplish this?
Thanks
AJ

G00 X0 Y0 Z1
G01 Z0 F20
G18
G02 X-4 Z0 R3.4019
G17
G00 Z1

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Thread Milling.....Single pass

« on: March 05, 2009, 08:50:19 AM »

I have had good luck single pointing cold rolled using a modified carbide boring bar with multiple passes.  I would think in brass and aluminum and the fine pitch you would have good success.  Two passes would provide a better finish.
AJ

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: G Code For Convex Surface In Z Plane

« on: March 02, 2009, 08:27:05 PM »

Thanks Graham, I can build on what you provided.
AJA

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / G Code For Convex Surface In Z Plane

« on: March 02, 2009, 07:53:46 AM »

Will someone provide the G code for a convex surface with a radius of 0.65 inches in the Z plane for a length of 4 inches in the X plane? At one time I used G68 with the canned arc program in the Mach 3, but it seems I no longer figure out how to do that.
Thanks
AJ