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General Mach Discussion / Probe/Tool Setter Info

« on: October 02, 2009, 01:48:21 PM »

 ???I use Macxh3 on my micro mill and been thinking about purchasing a Tool Setter (ENCO 308-0391) and reasonable priced Probe (Know nothing about Probes) with the thought they would help reduce setup time and increase accuracy of positioning and accuracy of part being machined.  Am I on the right track or should I just go with the tool setter?  What kind of Probe would I use?  Here is the Toll Setter.  Thanks,  Ray

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Third party software and hardware support forums. / Re: Mach3 plus xylotex wiring

« on: September 23, 2009, 09:53:57 AM »

I have the Xylotex 3 Axis bundle with 269 oz. steppers, about 6 months later I bought a Xylotex single board for my 4th axis, hooked it in with the other and ,bingo I had 4 Axis system.  Used Mach2 and now Mach 3...Had no problems with any of thatnow for 5 years.  All on a HF 47158 Micro Mill.  Ray

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Part to Gcode

« on: September 21, 2009, 07:58:51 PM »

Thank you guys for your assistance.  I got input also from Yahoo Group for Mach..and decided to go with the G2 and I J moves.  Appreciate your help.  PS-Ger21, I dont know exactly why but your code didn't work with Mach2, it was something about Radius to end of arc...   Appreciate your help though.  Ray

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Part to Gcode

« on: September 21, 2009, 12:52:42 PM »

How do I show Gcode to make this arc please?  I donot know about I J moves or if that is the way to do it.  From X3.5 Y2.75 to X1.5 Y0.50 with Radius of 2.4 inches.  Thanks in advance.  Ray

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Part to Gcode

« on: September 20, 2009, 02:03:16 PM »

Ger21, thanks for the assistance.  You won't beleive this but I had just finished a modified drawing and was just about to post it when your message came in.  Here it is.  I need the Arc and I can probably do the next line.  Thanks again.  I just haven't got the hang of IJ yet.

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: Part to Gcode

« on: September 19, 2009, 01:43:00 PM »

I'm sorry for letting that get away without explaining it.  The measurements on the drawing are not exact but the ones listed under Absolute: are what I want to use.  When I drew it, I didn't enter each measurement I just did a quickie with the mouse.  Thanks...Everything is located from 0,0

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General Mach Discussion / Posting

« on: September 19, 2009, 12:48:07 PM »

Hey Guys.  Just placed a post concerning help with Gcode from a drawing in the Gcode, CAD, CAM section.  I hope that was the proper place, if not please advise which category it should go in.  Thanks, Ray

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Part to Gcode

« on: September 19, 2009, 12:35:10 PM »

Can some one please make Gcode from this drawing to make the plate?  I will certainly appreciate it.  They are absolute values from Point 0,0..  I don't know if the arc would be I,J moves or Radius moves .  Thank you so much.  Ray

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Different Versions

« on: August 31, 2009, 11:29:47 AM »

Thanks Brett.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Different Versions

« on: August 31, 2009, 11:13:46 AM »

forgot to say shop computer is running XP.  Ray