On Sunday 24 June 2007, John Prentice wrote: >From: "RogerN" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net> >Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 7:38 AM >Subject: [Emc-users] An idea, Useful? > >>I was thinking how I still need my manual lathe because I can do some >> work that is difficult to do on my CNC machine. I thought about making >> a "pendant" that might be laid out similar to a manual lathe's carriage >> apron. > ><snip> >I think more people > >> would be willing to convert their machines to EMC2 CNC if they didn't >> have to give up their manual machine to do so. Also some that are >> scared of CNC would like it if they could walk up to a machine and >> operate it like a manual machine they are used to. I think most of, if >> not all, this functionality is already in EMC2 hal and user interfaces. >> >> Worthwhile? or maybe I just need some more sleep! > >Yes very IMHO. > >I do not bother with simulating the topslide (compound) as I only use it >manually for threading and it is best to have a screen button or macro to do >that as a built in cycle. Long tapers get CAMmed. > >I use encoders with higher than the 100 CPR of a conventional MPG and with >no clicks - bust a "friction detent". It is not hard to set the diameter X >DRO to a couple of microns that way. I have had several machinists turning >with confidence with electronic handwheels from the first cut. > >For a lower cost solution which takes slightly longer to get used to on can >use AV style Jog/Shuttle dials. > >I also have some built-in cycles for turning a length down to size, facing >off, chamfering etc. > >You cas see it in use at > >www.castlewoodconsultants.com/Misc/IntelligentLathe3.wmv > I have 3 questions
1. Why is the gear head exposed to the swarf? 2. Why is he wearing a tie around rotating machinery? Dumb. 3. Nice small lathe, what make? >Sorry it's all Mach3 stuff but principles are common :=) > >John Prentice > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express >Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take >control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. >http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ >_______________________________________________ >Emc-users mailing list >Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net >https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- Cheers, Gene "There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order." -Ed Howdershelt (Author) A general leading the State Department resembles a dragon commanding ducks. -- New York Times, Jan. 20, 1981 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by DB2 Express Download DB2 Express C - the FREE version of DB2 express and take control of your XML. No limits. Just data. Click to get it now. http://sourceforge.net/powerbar/db2/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
