Re: [Emc-users] Carving a spiral

[John Dammeyer]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: gene heskett [mailto:ghesk...@shentel.net]
 
> > I only have the 4th Axis version of MECSOFT so I can't generate a fifth
axis
> program cutting a spiral with the mill using the rotary table.
> 
> Why should you need a 5th axis? What are you going to do with it? I
> cannot visualize the need.
> 
> > But I think I agree the best way to do this is probably still by hand or
with a
> support program that generate the G-code based on parameter input like
> min/max SFM.
> >
> > John

Gene,
My Harmonic drive is set up as an  'A' axis so the graphic on the screen
shows the spiral being cut along the X as the work in line with X turns.

I'd have to change my INI or HAL file to make the axis of rotation of the
harmonic drive to be in line with the Z axis.  Don't know how to do that.
John




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