Hi Guys
Just wondering if any one can help with this using fanuc controlls.
G3 being circular interpolation
G3 can also be used to machine a helix be adding a "P" value
But from what i understood G13 is ment to be a flat helix or spiral if you like for example you could pocket out a circle cutting in ever grater spiral untill you reached the diamiter of the circle.
but when i try to run G13 all i can get is a single cirle of a given diameter with a lead in lead out.
JUST THINKING OUT LOUD NOW
would it be possible to use something like this
G18
G3 x... y.... I..... j.... P.... F.....
If im thinking about this correctly changing G17 ( X / Y plane selection )
To G18 may make it spirl in an outward motion insted of a down motion?
hmmmm......
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