I would prefer to not have to remember two different sets of g codes even if it is "standard" for some controls.
John On 5/9/2012 11:36 AM, Daniel Rogge wrote: > All, > > LinuxCNC uses the TnM6 command for tool changes, G43n for offset application, > regardless of whether you're using a lathe or mill. Fanuc and others don't > use M6/G43 on lathe controls, using instead a four digit T number where the > first two digits correspond to geometry offsets and the second two digits > correspond to the wear offsets: > > T01xx selects tool one, applies X/Z offsets for tool one. > Txx01 selects the wear offset register one. > > A nice explanation from Peter Smid can be found on page 104 of this book: > http://books.google.com/books?id=JNnQ8r5merMC&printsec=frontcover&dq=cnc+programming+handbook+peter+smid&hl=en&sa=X&ei=GZqqT5S_NYO08ATUq-SgAw&ved=0CEoQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q=cnc%20programming%20handbook%20peter%20smid&f=false > > In this paradigm, tool changes only require the Txxxx command to change tools > and apply offsets- no M6 or G43 is required. > > I've thought about implementing this using M Haberler's g code remapping, but > I would prefer to do it in the source if the changes would be accepted. On > one hand, it would bring a more industry-accepted standard to LCNC lathes. > On the other hand, it would represent a change to existing behavior. > > Any comments or direction are appreciated. Thanks! > > Daniel Rogge > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Live Security Virtual Conference > Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and > threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions > will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware > threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ > _______________________________________________ > Emc-developers mailing list > [email protected] > https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-developers mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-developers
