On 7/26/2011 1:44 AM, Andrew wrote: > 2011/7/26 Dave<[email protected]>: > >> I am looking at re-controlling a machine that has two parallel "X" axes >> - one is called X and the other is U. >> >> The machine consists of two parallel sliding tables beneath a single >> head. The head is mounted to an overhead Y axis and Z axis. >> >> Only one sliding table is used while cutting a part. The idea was that >> one table could be loaded with a new part to process while the other >> table was being used to cut a part. >> >> The existing control, an 11 year old Osai control, has the ability to >> switch which between the hardware X and U axis. The programs are >> written only in terms of X,Y, and Z. >> >> I believe there is a switch on the console to determine which table will >> be used prior to the part program being run. >> >> My question is: What would be the best way to implement this two "X" >> axis control scheme with EMC2? >> > I'd suggest a custom kinematics file, probably based on gantrykins. > With HAL pin connected to hardware switch choosing between tables. > > Andrew > > Thanks Andrew... I need to do some searching for a "how to" on the kinematic module apparently.
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