Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
OK, now I see. Thanks. Gerry
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notoneleft
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#146104
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Re: Where are we in Mach 4
Hi Brian: I posted on the Machsupport Forum about this. I am using an ESS, but before I even et to that point, things go haywire. -After install of Mach4, when I try to run it, it says that "the
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Andy Wander
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#146105
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Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
Hi Gerry, This is not out in the current version... G40 is to cancel comp not pick the side.. G40.1 / G40.2 are to change the type of cap that is done. I posted an example of how to use it. Please
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Brian Barker
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#146103
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Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
Hello Sage, I don't think that is ignorance at all! This is a little not standard and I had to find a way to make comp work 2 ways and not break the old files that where out there. So here is what I
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Brian Barker
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#146102
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Re: Mach 4 tool Path
Hi Garry, The error showed in the History line as a Nested Comment error... Delete the following line: ( Cable Carrier (1) 3/6/2015 4:51:26 PM ) The (1) is a nested comment... Thanks Brian
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Brian Barker
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Re: Where are we in Mach 4
Andy what seems to be the issue on your machine? What are you running for a device? Thanks Brian
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Brian Barker
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#146100
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Re: Where are we in Mach 4
Hi Jerry, We are starting on the wizards for turn as soon as we get the new version out. We added pocketing of any shape with islands too the wizards but it is very untested at this point. This was
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Brian Barker
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Re: EMCO PC5 "clipped chip" G03 programming problems
Lathes are x-z machines. this means arcs are i-k in the G18 plane. sam
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samcoinc2001
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Re: Spindle
Hi Spencer Is your spindle rpm correct for the size of cutter, number of flutes, depth of cut, feed rate and you are using a sharp cutter ? If you can answer yes to all of the above and the motor
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m.wg@...
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#146097
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EMCO PC5 "clipped chip" G03 programming problems
I purchased a "clipped chip" PC5 lathe and when running Mach3 I cannot execute G03 radius's on my parts. I am using the old EMCO PC5 software to program my drawings. The challenge is on G03 the "K"
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David Rabenius
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Re: Spindle
Marcus, I have one of the following motors that i bought but never used. Would that make a decent substitute? I have Gecko servomotor drivers to run it and plenty of toroidal transformers to make
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Spencer Chase <lists@...>
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Re: Spindle
Marcus, I have the Baumuller. After replacing the wiring to the brushes and soldering it to the brush holders instead of using the tiny connectors it seems to be working fine. It does overheat if i
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Spencer Chase <lists@...>
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#146094
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Re: Spindle
Hi Spencer I am not certain of the motor used on your Emco, but the PM 180v DC 4000rpm is the same as on the F1 milling machine intended for working with steel so lower max spindle rpm of 2000,
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m.wg@...
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#146093
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Config assistance
Just finished converting my 7x lathe to CNC and trying to get everything configured correctly. Win7, Mach3, UC100, gecko 540. X and Z axis only for now. I have been able to get the motors to run and
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Ralph Tuttle <ralph.tuttle@...>
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#146092
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Re: Spindle
Emgee, It is not the woodworker. I just found some paperwork to identify the machine. It was an Emco VMC 100 but the tool changer has been removed. This time the motor failed it was a lead to one pair
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Spencer Chase <lists@...>
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#146091
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Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
How do you offset left or right with G40.1 or G40.2? Both appear to offset to the right. Also, when using either one of these, the Status bar shows G40, not G40.1 or G40.2. The toolpath display shows
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notoneleft
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#146090
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Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
Excuse my ignorance but how do you USE two comp modes. You say one mode will be best for one circumstance and the other mode for a different circumstance. What if both those conditions occur in the
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Dave Sage
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Re: Spindle
Hi Spencer If the Emco machine you have is the F1 Woodworker then the original motor is a PM DC 4000 rpm type, driving through a 1:2 belt set-up giving 8000 rpm on the spindle. Sounds like you had too
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m.wg@...
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#146088
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Re: Spindle
I had my machine running and fiddled with speeds and feeds. Made about 200 parts half way and the spindle died. It is the original motor on an Emco old thing that i had converted to mill wooden parts.
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Spencer Chase <lists@...>
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#146087
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Re: Mach4 Comp new mode
Mach4 and the Galil Plugin has been working well here for some time! Kenny
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Ken Crouch
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#146086
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