On 03/04/2019 03:29 AM, Marshland Engineering wrote:
The SWI has a conversation mode. I can center on a part using the DRO and the
hand wheels, I then create an Absolute Zero. From then on I can do Bolt Holes,
pockets, circles etc using that absolute zero as the reference. On top of that
when I do a pocket, it asks for the tool diameter and it does all the tool
compensation while performing the operation. It is a tool makers best option.
Some conversational CNCs are quite sophisticated. The guys
at our shop at work use Bridgeport's EZ-Trak conversational
mode exclusively. I do some stuff just using jog buttons
and a jog dial (MPG), such as facing off a part until clean,
drilling a hole, bringing one edge to a specific dimension,
etc. For some other stuff, I have a bunch of C programs
that generate the G-code for specific operations I do all
the time, like making a rectangular cutout on a panel,
drilling and tapping a random pattern of holes, or a grid of
holes.
There is a "conversational" mode to LinuxCNC, you can invoke
python scripts from the LinuxCNC GUI, fill in several
blanks, and then the G-code is sent to LinuxCNC to be
performed. These are not a full suite of operations you'd
want, but more of a framework with some of the most common
things you'd need.
Jon
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