Mach4 threading support is complete as described in the manual, BUT it is dependent
on the motion controller to implement threading features.
As of 22 January 2018, and as best I know, threading is fully implemented by
Hycon, PMDX SmartBOBs, and PoKeys.
Warp9 (Ethernet Smooth Stepper) is currently working on threading support
but it is not available for test yet.
CS Labs web site reports that they have a Beta release that supports threading.
An add-on option module is required for encoder interface. I am not aware of
any mention on the forum from anyone who has used it.
I thought CNC Drive had released a Mach4 plug-in that was supposed to support
threading, but I can find no mention of threading on their web site nor have
there been any forum mentions from users.
Newbie question save me some time.
Is Mach4 lathe threading currently 100% functional as described in the manual for the hobby version?
and
What external controllers currently provide 100% functionality for lathe threading at this time?
Thanks,
RICH