Chris Radek wrote: > On Wed, Oct 03, 2007 at 01:28:04PM -0500, RogerN wrote: > >>Does EMC support tapered thread cutting in a lathe, such as pipe >>threads? >> >>I haven't noticed it in the documentation I have and was wondering if >>this is something to be added, or how difficult it would be to add. >> >>Roger Neal >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Yes, since G33 gives spindle synchronized motion in any direction, > you can cut a tapered thread, scroll thread, etc with it. The Wiki docs for the G33 show an X word, without any description. So, at least the single pass threading command will do it.
The docs for G76 say it is an error for an X word to be specified. Is that a necessary restriction? Jon ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Still grepping through log files to find problems? Stop. Now Search log events and configuration files using AJAX and a browser. Download your FREE copy of Splunk now >> http://get.splunk.com/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
