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General Mach Discussion / how accurate is your diy cnc machine

« on: October 17, 2010, 06:36:14 PM »

Hi
I`m trying to get a feel for what I could expect from a diy cnc regarding accuracy.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 13, 2010, 05:32:19 PM »

Hi BR549

Thanks to you my project is a success. With your code modifications and excellent
description of all the steps. I have a good understanding of what`s required.
Much Appreciated. You saved the day!!!!!

Barry

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 13, 2010, 07:38:29 AM »

Hi BR549
I`m excited to get to the shop today and do testing. You`vie provided comprehensive
information here. I hope what`s left of my mind can comprehend the steps. I`ll provide
a report ASAP.
Thanks and Regards Barry

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 12, 2010, 09:13:45 PM »

Hi BR549
I`m a bit unclear as to measuring the tools. Do I measure the overall tool length. Or would I determine the difference in
length from one tool to another. Then enter those values in the Mach3 tool table.
PS... Your time and effort with my issue is much appreciated. !!!!

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 12, 2010, 02:35:27 PM »

Using the tormach method the reference tool is my longest tool. The value in the tool table is a + value 5.2776.
It is not a zero length tool like some of the other methods use. I`ll take a guess and say that the tormach method
requires a long travel z. My machine is shorter then the z travel of a Tormach cnc. So BR549, with my limited knowledge
on such things I agree with your post.

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 12, 2010, 11:52:29 AM »

Hi BR549
Tried you idea. Tool1 was the reference tool. I have that as a positive tool length.
Changed Tool 2 which is the first tool that actually cuts the part to a negative number.
The tool did not go to the correct position and starting drilling at the corner reference
of the part. Thnaks for the help. Still it seems I`m lost.

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General Mach Discussion / New File Upload

« on: October 12, 2010, 11:09:22 AM »

Sorry. Here it is

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General Mach Discussion / Is my G code wrong

« on: October 12, 2010, 10:01:22 AM »

Hi
I got a email from Tormach. They mention to call a tool changes as follows: T2 M6 G43 H2.
I have T2 M6 and G43H2 on separate lines. At the beginning of Tormach code they have a
G28. I do not. Are any of these differences causing the problem.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cM32grBMvo&playnext=1&videos=zZR3HEjtfQU&feature=mfu_in_order

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General Mach Discussion / Attached Files

« on: October 12, 2010, 08:38:44 AM »

Hi
Here they are. I didn`t find any tool.dat files in the macro folder but did in C: Mach3 main folder.
I hope I attached the right file.

Barry

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General Mach Discussion / Re: Tooling Offsets using the Tormach method

« on: October 12, 2010, 06:27:12 AM »

Safe Z is not enabled. Still looking for answers