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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 screen not updating while running Macro

« on: September 26, 2017, 05:05:39 PM »

Chaoticone,
I forgot about that, I remember hearing Scott tell us that like 3 years ago.  We're going to rewrite the script with the correct syntax and give that a shot.
Thanks.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Quality Limit Switches for Fadal VMC ? What are you using ?

« on: September 18, 2017, 08:06:59 AM »

24V is far less prone to having electrical noise issues. 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Quality Limit Switches for Fadal VMC ? What are you using ?

« on: September 16, 2017, 12:09:03 PM »

We have used both types of home switches that Tom and Craig have used.  While the ones Craig uses is more repeatable, we have those types of switches on our Fadal, they are constantly covered in chips and have to be cleaned off before each reference cycle.  Although we use the plunger instead of the lever switches from Automation Direct (AEM2G12Z11-3), they are a better option if it is going to be covered in chips and coolant since all the connections are enclosed and sealed inside the switch. 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: mach4 gcode editor

« on: September 11, 2017, 08:39:23 AM »

Hey mark4,
If you drag it open from the bottom right instead of just hitting expand in the top corner.  Once you drag it larger you can then close it and it will open large again.

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HiCON Motion Controller / G32 Threading Max Following Error

« on: August 16, 2017, 10:41:00 AM »

I'm putting this post in the HiCON forum because the error we're getting is a HiCON error.
We just got a lathe up and running with Mach4 and the HiCON Motion Controller.  Everything is working very well and so far we're very happy with the results.  However, I'm testing the Fusion 360 post processor for Mach4 Turning.  Everything was working fine until I tried threading.  I don't know if this is a feed issue or something else.  I'll post the code and explain what is happening.

N11 G20
N12 G50 S6000
N13 G28 U0.

(THREAD1)
N14 T101
N15 G54
N16 M8
N17 G98
N18 G97 S500 M3
N19 G0 X3.8 Z0.1689
N20 G0 Z0.3466
N21 G1 X0.4786 F39.3701                  
N22 G32 Z-0.9699 F0.0769                                  On this line, N22, I get a Max following error.  However, if I change the F39.3701 to F10 it works fine.  Even if I make line N21 a rapid move, it works fine.
N23 G32 X0.5512 Z-1.0062 F0.0769
N24 G0 X3.8
N25 Z0.3466

I don't know if this is a way Mach reads the G32 with a different Feedrate before it or not.  Any insight into this?

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Probing after a manual tool change issue

« on: August 14, 2017, 03:21:34 PM »

If you are using a tool probe to get your TLO then you should be able to write a tool probe macro and insert it after the tool change.  I think this will work, I am unable to test this right theory right now however.  

As far as posting it, I was looking through the Manual NC Functions in Fusion; unfortunately none of those commands will automatically output an M code for us; so you will have to edit your G Code after post processing it to insert your custom macro after each tool change you want to probe.  

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Has anyone machined using Mach4 anything with 4 Axis

« on: August 07, 2017, 04:40:00 PM »

Mauri,
It doesn't show my tool path around a central point.  I have a picture attached of Mach4 toolpath with 4th Axis code loaded.  It is running a cutter with 3 types of rows on it.  It should show 3 instances of this toolpath around the center point but it doesn't.  Is that what you mean? 

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Has anyone machined using Mach4 anything with 4 Axis

« on: August 07, 2017, 03:58:14 PM »

Gerry,
Glad to hear you love your Shelix! 
Just checked out your Homemade Jointer, that is some very cool stuff right there!

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Has anyone machined using Mach4 anything with 4 Axis

« on: August 07, 2017, 11:24:05 AM »

Mach4 is being used to make our Shelix.   The CV8 machines are out of China with a GSK controller.   4 of our VMCs running this product use Mach3.  2 of our VMCs are using Mach4.

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Mach4 General Discussion / Re: Mach4 Reference axes with shared limit and home switch

« on: August 07, 2017, 08:21:30 AM »

I'm currently running Mach4 V3390 with the HiCON Integra motion controller.  My Y axis has 1 switch for Y++ (This acts for Y-- as well) and Y Home.  IT all works correctly.