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VB and the development of wizards / Re: M6ATC Macro Help

« on: November 24, 2015, 07:05:13 PM »

How exactly is the PLC notify Mach3 ?  Is it activating Input3 ?? DO you see the LED activate on the diagnostic page ??  You will also need an escape plan for IF the loop gets stuck in an endless loop. I use a timed loop that will end at a specifc point to allow you to escape the loop and stop the program CLEANLY.

(;-) TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 10 slot tool carousel tool changer.

« on: November 21, 2015, 09:44:14 PM »

YOU may want a poximity switch at each end of stroke for the cylinders to verify it is on location. On the carousel you ONLY need 1 home switch to REFHOME so the ATC will know where it is .  The macro will take care of the rest.

(;-) TP

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Mach3 10 slot tool carousel tool changer.

« on: November 21, 2015, 08:01:39 PM »

you have to know what outputs you use for each solenoid.you must calibrate the carousel in degrees where 1  revolution = 360 degs of the rotary axis(a,b or c). You also MUST have a home switch somewhere on the carousel .

You get all that working correctly and I can show you how to do the M6 macro.

(;-) TP

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Video P*r*o*b*i*n*g / Re: Best setup for probing a trumpet mouthpiece

« on: November 19, 2015, 11:22:16 PM »

To measure and cut exactly teh same probe and cut with the same radius tip. IF you are measuring with a 3mm probe tip then cut with a 3mm radius cutter. NO trig involved (;-)

(;-) TP

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Programming Auto Tool Change

« on: November 19, 2015, 10:02:33 PM »

This is no HOW TO for doing this .   Does your machine have home switches to establish a home position ?  Does you spindle have an automatic drawbar system for tool changes ? Do you have a picture of teh spindle assy.

First the machine must have a home reference position so it knows WHERE it is in 3d space. Then you need to know exactly where each tool change position is in Machine Coordinates.

The machine must have an auto drawbar system to release and grip teh tool on command. You will need to know what outputs drive this function on the machine. Is there already a macro(Mcode) or button to do this ?

What TYPE of tool changer is it.  Linear Rack ?,  Carrosell ?? Chain, other ??  Picture (;-)

(;-) TP

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Stumped on how to code iterations

« on: November 19, 2015, 08:44:12 PM »

#1 is teh starting point for Z
#2 = Rapid Height for Z
#3 = Depth per pass

The L# = number of loops

On each loop it ADDs teh depth of cut value to  Z depth

The # vars in Mach3 are modal and Global  But most are not persistant. If you need persistant # vars  use 500-600 that range is saved on shutdown.

Mach3 #vars are NOT fanuc compatible if that is what you want to know they are unique to mach3.

(;-) TP

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: PAYING FOR CUSTOM GCODE FROM JPG/PSD

« on: November 18, 2015, 10:45:22 PM »

OK I am not going to try and drag it out of you. It must be a secret.

(;-) TP

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Stumped on how to code iterations

« on: November 18, 2015, 10:43:02 PM »

G54
#1 = -.015
#2 = [#1+.085]
#3 = -.015
X0 Y0 Z0
M98 P1 L80
G0 X0Y0
M30
%
o1
G1 Z#1
G1 X 1.65
G0 Z#2
G0 X0
G0 Y-.157
G1 Z#1
G1 X1.65
G0 Z#2
G0 X0
G0 Y-.315
G1 Z#1
G1 X1.65
G0 Z#2
G0 X0 Y0
#1 = [#1+#3]
M99
%

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G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions / Re: PAYING FOR CUSTOM GCODE FROM JPG/PSD

« on: November 18, 2015, 09:41:20 PM »

What exactly are you trying to achieve  . Plasma , laser,engraving ??

(;-) TP

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Mach3 under Vista / Re: Stumped on how to code iterations

« on: November 18, 2015, 06:45:20 PM »

THAT is a job for sub programing (;-) List the code for your slot.

(;-) TP