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3931

Tangent Corner / Re: Boo Boo !

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:59:43 AM »

YIPES 

(;-) TP

3932

G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: need help please bobcad mach turn

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:57:10 AM »

Check IF you are using front or rear toolholder based arcs.

(;-) TP

3933

General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO problem???

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:48:49 AM »

Mike To use the number from the DRO as you need it you would format the value to the defined length

Here is and example

Value = Format (GetUserDro(2009), "000000")

Message(Value)


BUT still you must work with a defined field length of leading zeros.

NOW working with the Value box you can get a string that is what you input so you can vary the filed length on the fly

000123
0987

(;-) TP

3934

General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO problem???

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:35:33 AM »

You cannot have a leading zero as a variable length from the DRO.  You have to set the number of leading zeros and that is what you have to work with from a DRO.


Here is a simple example of a Value BOX and writing that value to the Mach3 status line

Value = Question( "What is the value ??" )   
Message(Value)

(;-) TP

3935

General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO problem???

« on: October 08, 2012, 11:11:20 AM »

Been a while since I worked on that one(;-).

You can add or modify the screen set to include a DRO from MACH SCREEN a screen writer program for building screens for MACH3 it can be downloaded from this site.

IF you wanted a Value box we can help with that.

There are 2 resources you may want to download, the "Customising Mach2" Manual AND the Mach programmers manual. 

(;-) TP

3936

Feature Requests / Re: Spindle Index pulse and safty.

« on: October 08, 2012, 10:46:25 AM »

HIYA SCOTT, Would a brain not work for that ?? Not trying to knock you out of work(;-)

It has been done here if I remember correctly. SOMEWHERE in this forum I believe.

Just a thought, (;-) TP

3937

General Mach Discussion / Re: DRO problem???

« on: October 08, 2012, 10:42:26 AM »

Actually you are needing leading zeros. YES you can set up the dro to take them BUT you cannot have variable length leading zeros you have to define the max number needed and work with that.

00000000
00000123
00909999

etc

OR you can do as Hood suggested and create a Value entry box in the macro to ASK you what the serial number is to be. A box would pop up and you put your value in and press enter(;-)

(;-) TP

3938

General Mach Discussion / Re: BT30 spindle from scratch - with power drawbar and ATC of course

« on: October 08, 2012, 10:23:14 AM »

YEP Dan has it right. Torque is the measure of FORCE. HP is a measure of work over time.   HP is a calculation and torque is a true measurment.

Another part of the spindle equation is RPM and balance.  The inertial value of the imbalance squares as the rpm doubles making balance very important for high speed spindles.  It can add to the drawbar pressure equation.

(;-) TP

3939

General Mach Discussion / Re: Another newb, another issue...

« on: October 07, 2012, 11:10:05 PM »

YEP you just described DIY CNC.  Jack of all trades (;-) TP  To hear it told you just scan the picture and push the button and instant part.

(;-) TP

3940

General Mach Discussion / Re: Another newb, another issue...

« on: October 07, 2012, 10:28:09 PM »

A good startup practice session can be done by putting a pencil or pen in the spindle and draw  a few things before you commit to actually cutting. You can also do that quietly so not to disturb anyone (;-)

(;-) TP