Les Newell wrote: > I am a great believer in having 1 MPG per axis. I use high resolution > encoders (500 lines upwards) and proper hand wheels so the machine can > be operated as a manual. The hand wheels have friction but no indents, > just like a manual machine. With a bit of practice you can turn out > one-offs or short runs very quickly by mixing manual and MDI (works > really well in Mach3, not so well in EMC). I have a Bridgeport mill and > a Colchester Triumph lathe converted like this. I use them in manual > mode more than CNC mode. > What is it that doesn't work well in EMC? Is it mode switching, poor motion, what?
Are you using the realtime jog inputs from the motion controller, or a userspace jog like halui? - Steve ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Enable your software for Intel(R) Active Management Technology to meet the growing manageability and security demands of your customers. Businesses are taking advantage of Intel(R) vPro (TM) technology - will your software be a part of the solution? Download the Intel(R) Manageability Checker today! http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-dev2devmar _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
