Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
Depends if it is a machine tap, hand taps dont have the spiral to clear the chips, worse would be tolerance of the hole bottom depth, A, dont hit it. B, leave space for chips Use a machine tap that clears chips back up the flutes. Dave Caroline On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 2:01 AM, Igor Chudov ichu...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to know if I can do rigid tapping with a bottoming tap? -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
Why not use a thread mill? I was wondering about them, in that instead of taps, one could fashion their own mini fly cutter from HSS for thread milling. It will take a lot longer to cut the thread, but for hobby CNC milling time is not usually a problem. Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 04:01, Igor Chudov ichu...@gmail.com wrote: I would like to know if I can do rigid tapping with a bottoming tap? -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
On Fri, 25 Mar 2011 07:46:02 +, you wrote: Depends if it is a machine tap, hand taps dont have the spiral to clear the chips, worse would be tolerance of the hole bottom depth, A, dont hit it. B, leave space for chips Use a machine tap that clears chips back up the flutes. Just to add to Dave's message There are three major types of machine taps Spiral Flute - as referred to by Dave with those provisos, the spiral flute although they clear much of the chips back up the hole still need some end clearance. Spiral Point - for through holes Roll form taps - no chips to clear :) You can tap much nearer the bottom of a blind hole, the only thing to be careful of is using the correct tapping drill and some lube/coolant. Steve Blackmore -- -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] What options do I have for a small CNC lathe project
On 25 March 2011 03:26, Jon Elson el...@pico-systems.com wrote: Many typical CNC lathes are much less flexible than a typical manual lathe. The best choices may be the various training lathes which were factory conversions of manual machines. (Google for Harrison T280 for an example) or this Boxford on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOXFORD-ACL-CNC-LATHE-/150580147903 -- atp Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
I have a question about G41/G42 tool radius compensation. Normally when you have an outside corner while using radius comp, an arc gets added around the corner. While this is the best technique for milling/routing and turning it isn't ideal for plasma/flame/waterjet cutting. With jet cutting the jet exit point trails behind the entry point. In a straight line this does not matter but when you go around a corner the trailing exit point tends to cut the corner. If the corner is squared off this gives more opportunity for the jet to catch up making the corner sharper. Is this possible in EMC? Les -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
Not currently, this would probably come from CAM for best results. I've seen some CAM systems that allow adding outside loops for sharpest corners (so you go past the endpoint, then do a loop in the scrap material, and enter the endpoint with the new cutting direction). Regards, Alex - Original Message - From: Les Newell les.new...@fastmail.co.uk To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Friday, March 25, 2011 12:16 PM Subject: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42 I have a question about G41/G42 tool radius compensation. Normally when you have an outside corner while using radius comp, an arc gets added around the corner. While this is the best technique for milling/routing and turning it isn't ideal for plasma/flame/waterjet cutting. With jet cutting the jet exit point trails behind the entry point. In a straight line this does not matter but when you go around a corner the trailing exit point tends to cut the corner. If the corner is squared off this gives more opportunity for the jet to catch up making the corner sharper. Is this possible in EMC? Les -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] What options do I have for a small CNC lathe project
One option and I'm still considering it for my Samson lathe is to build a small X Z table to clamp onto the ways for CNC work and be able to use the manual tooling for long work. This seems more feasible the more I think about it and once I get my lathe over to my new shop I think I'll give it a go. John Igor Chudov wrote: I am thinking about getting a CNC lathe to replace my 6913 clausing. Just thinking. What options do I have to not exceed the footprint of the Clausing? I would say, I can fit something in the footprint of 50x80 inches. It should be something that I can power from single phase (20 HP spindles are out). I would like to also buy something with a busted control, and retrofit with EMC2. i -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] What options do I have for a small CNC lathe project
On 25 March 2011 10:26, John Thornton bjt...@gmail.com wrote: One option and I'm still considering it for my Samson lathe is to build a small X Z table to clamp onto the ways for CNC work and be able to use the manual tooling for long work. CNC-converting the Z of a manual lathe is trivial (and if you put the servo on the tailstock end, non intrusive). If you replace the leadscrew with a ballsrew with a fast enough lead then the power feeds will still work (assuming they are on a separate shaft). Alternatively you could make the nut demountable and park it at one end.. I doubt you would _ever_ thread cut manually so losing that option seems a non-issue. I admit that motorizing the X is harder, and does rather assume that you can find/make space for a ballnut. One option there is to mount a ballnut off the back of the slide if there is not enough space under the slide. (This wasn't an option for me as the milling column was in the way). You can then put the thrust-bearings in a modified handwheel housing, and probably a belt-drive for a servo too. I used _some_ of these ideas on my lathe (http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mini_lathe/63621-mini_lathe_cross_slide_ballscrew-2.html ) as I was keen to retain manual use. I have never used it manually, as the lathe macros make CNC use so much easier than manual use. -- atp Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] What options do I have for a small CNC lathe project
I think that most people try to get too big a ballscrew into the X for retro-fits. Go for a far smaller option, and there should be enough space. If you use a manual lathe often, you'll be surprised at how little force is required to feed the X, even on heavy cuts, considering too, that it's a square/trapezoidal thread. Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 12:41, andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com wrote: On 25 March 2011 10:26, John Thornton bjt...@gmail.com wrote: One option and I'm still considering it for my Samson lathe is to build a small X Z table to clamp onto the ways for CNC work and be able to use the manual tooling for long work. CNC-converting the Z of a manual lathe is trivial (and if you put the servo on the tailstock end, non intrusive). If you replace the leadscrew with a ballsrew with a fast enough lead then the power feeds will still work (assuming they are on a separate shaft). Alternatively you could make the nut demountable and park it at one end.. I doubt you would _ever_ thread cut manually so losing that option seems a non-issue. I admit that motorizing the X is harder, and does rather assume that you can find/make space for a ballnut. One option there is to mount a ballnut off the back of the slide if there is not enough space under the slide. (This wasn't an option for me as the milling column was in the way). You can then put the thrust-bearings in a modified handwheel housing, and probably a belt-drive for a servo too. I used _some_ of these ideas on my lathe ( http://www.cnczone.com/forums/mini_lathe/63621-mini_lathe_cross_slide_ballscrew-2.html ) as I was keen to retain manual use. I have never used it manually, as the lathe macros make CNC use so much easier than manual use. -- atp Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
You can tap with a bottom tap. It all depends on the pilot hole. If you make it a bit larger, the bottom tap will work. Sometimes when you have a deep threaded hole, (depth 3D) there will be enough material left to hold the screw. If it is not deep, start with the first tape and finish with a bottom. Cheers Wallace. -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] OT: MPG format
Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
The knob comes in real handy when making large moves on the machine, while the indents, or other knurled edges give a nice, tactile feel when making small, movements. I've got both on my MPG, and I like having both for the reasons stated. Mark On 03/25/2011 07:15 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
I ain't very bright but I prefer the little knob + straight knurls on the side and positive stops between pulses. My BP Disovery 308 is a smooth spinning one and smaller in diameter than normal and I don't like it as much as the rest of them that have the little stops which I assume is a spring loaded ball or something. John Roland Jollivet wrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
Oops, no, I meant large indents. And not to confuse things, my understanding is; detent is the click you feel between steps indent is a 1/2in cavity for the tip of the finger knurl is the serrations at the edge of the wheel and knobs is the little nob mounted on the wheel that you grip with two fingers. My query, fundamentally, is the option between the knob, or the indent. Simply as visual examples, this has knurls and a knob; http://www.iowacitylist.com/Tools-/Fanuc-manual-pulse-generator-mpg-A860-0201-T002.HTM This one has indents; http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Akai-MPC-2000-Jog-Shuttle-Wheel-/170619464585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item27b9b66b89 Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 13:22, Mark Wendt mark.we...@nrl.navy.mil wrote: The knob comes in real handy when making large moves on the machine, while the indents, or other knurled edges give a nice, tactile feel when making small, movements. I've got both on my MPG, and I like having both for the reasons stated. Mark On 03/25/2011 07:15 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
Either way, the knob for me. Mark On 03/25/2011 08:06 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: Oops, no, I meant large indents. And not to confuse things, my understanding is; detent is the click you feel between steps indent is a 1/2in cavity for the tip of the finger knurl is the serrations at the edge of the wheel and knobs is the little nob mounted on the wheel that you grip with two fingers. My query, fundamentally, is the option between the knob, or the indent. Simply as visual examples, this has knurls and a knob; http://www.iowacitylist.com/Tools-/Fanuc-manual-pulse-generator-mpg-A860-0201-T002.HTM This one has indents; http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Akai-MPC-2000-Jog-Shuttle-Wheel-/170619464585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item27b9b66b89 Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 13:22, Mark Wendtmark.we...@nrl.navy.mil wrote: The knob comes in real handy when making large moves on the machine, while the indents, or other knurled edges give a nice, tactile feel when making small, movements. I've got both on my MPG, and I like having both for the reasons stated. Mark On 03/25/2011 07:15 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
It's a knob for me like this one that spins as you rotate. http://cgi.ebay.com/CNC-Handwheel-100-MPG-Rotary-Maunal-Pulse-Generator-/150581143315?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item230f55e713 John Roland Jollivet wrote: Oops, no, I meant large indents. And not to confuse things, my understanding is; detent is the click you feel between steps indent is a 1/2in cavity for the tip of the finger knurl is the serrations at the edge of the wheel and knobs is the little nob mounted on the wheel that you grip with two fingers. My query, fundamentally, is the option between the knob, or the indent. Simply as visual examples, this has knurls and a knob; http://www.iowacitylist.com/Tools-/Fanuc-manual-pulse-generator-mpg-A860-0201-T002.HTM This one has indents; http://cgi.ebay.com/OEM-Akai-MPC-2000-Jog-Shuttle-Wheel-/170619464585?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0hash=item27b9b66b89 Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 13:22, Mark Wendtmark.we...@nrl.navy.mil wrote: The knob comes in real handy when making large moves on the machine, while the indents, or other knurled edges give a nice, tactile feel when making small, movements. I've got both on my MPG, and I like having both for the reasons stated. Mark On 03/25/2011 07:15 AM, Roland Jollivet wrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
On 25 March 2011 11:10, Marshland Engineering marshl...@marshland.co.nz wrote: If it is not deep, start with the first tape and finish with a bottom. This was discussed a few weeks ago, and I think it was decided that 2-hit rigid tapping was possible, but setting up the taps in the toolholders would be challenging. -- atp Torque wrenches are for the obedience of fools and the guidance of wise men -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] Installation problem and solution :)
Hi guys, I wanted to share a solution to a problem I had while trying to install the 10.04 LiveCD to a new clean hard drive. First, I downloaded the ISO file and verified the MD5 checksum. I then burned the LiveCD ISO image to a CD. The problem came when I tried to boot from the LiveCD. The behavior was sporadic. Sometimes it would boot fine, whereas othertimes it would hang, and still other times it would boot, but I'd get dialog box error messages toward the end of the boot process. These error messages were related to GNOME - FastSwitchingApplet, or something similar. Sometimes, I would get 3 of these errors, other times, more than 6. I have a rather old 8X CD rom drive, and it seemed like it took a long time to complete the boot - like 15 minutes. So I sought another approach. Using this program: http://sourceforge.net/projects/unetbootin/files/UNetbootin/Custom/unetbootin-eeeubuntu-windows-276.exe/download I was able to burn the ISO image to a USB Flash drive. Now, after configuring my PC's BIOS to boot from a USB drive, I proceeded with the install, and all went well. I hope this helps others. BTW, do any of you Linux/GNOME gurus know what the above errors mean? Tony -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
If I only knew what a MPG is - in Germany it means Max Planck Gesellschaft which is one of the world's best research institutes... Peter Blodow Roland Jollivet schrieb: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
Roland, You might be interested in some of the work I've done on this: http://ckcnc.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/we-have-a-winner/ I solved the problem by adding a 25-key keypad, so there's both an MPG and buttons for continuous feed of any axis. I think the continuous feed is very useful for using the mill in pseudo-manual mode. I've experimented with a variety of encoders for the MPG, and I definitely prefer detents. So far, my favorite of the bunch is a Grayhill 32-count encoder, which retails for $26 at the usual places going down to I think half that in quantities of 100. It's an optical encoder so the output is very clean and reliable. I've also experimented with some mechanical ones that cost closer to $3 each, but they are less reliable; that is, if you move them slowly, one click = one pulse, but if you start rotating them at a steady rate, 10 clicks might equal 5 or 8 pulses. This was with no effort to smooth the signal in any way, so YMMV. The hardest part for me has been the keypad. The approach I've done in the video linked above actually feels nicer in the hand than it looks, and while not NEMA-rated, should hold up well for ordinary usage. But it's fussy to fabricate and have it not look, well, homemade. Membrane keypads would simplify this greatly, but at non-trivial cost, and without the benefit of allowing end-users to make their own custom keypads. On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM, Roland Jollivet roland.jolli...@gmail.comwrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
manual pulse generator also Miles per Gallon On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 9:34 AM, Peter Blodow p.blo...@dreki.de wrote: If I only knew what a MPG is - in Germany it means Max Planck Gesellschaft which is one of the world's best research institutes... Peter Blodow Roland Jollivet schrieb: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
manuell pulsgeber the oldest memories of the acronym are with German machines for me tomp -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Can I rigid tap with a BOTTOMING tap?
Roland Jollivet wrote: Why not use a thread mill? I was wondering about them, in that instead of taps, one could fashion their own mini fly cutter from HSS for thread milling. It will take a lot longer to cut the thread, but for hobby CNC milling time is not usually a problem. For oddball threads, these are great. I bought a small single-row threadmill years ago, and did some tests with it. It worked great, and produced a perfect thread the first time. I have only used it a few times, as for any production work it is much faster to obtain the right tap and thread quickly. But for unusual thread combinations or one-offs it is great. Jon -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
On Fri, 2011-03-25 at 15:34 +0100, Peter Blodow wrote: If I only knew what a MPG is - in Germany it means Max Planck Gesellschaft which is one of the world's best research institutes... Peter Blodow It used to be good form to append the fully worded term to the acronym with the first use of each acronym in a document, such as: I like knobs on my MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) as many commercial MPG's have. It's a little more work, but it comes down to whether one wants to be understood by the intended audience or not. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
Yes, corner looping makes a big difference but in tight nests corner loops can waste a lot of space. As a worst case, imagine cutting out an array of square parts. The corner loops would result in a big spacing between the parts. I am in the process of adding G41/42 support to SheetCam and was wondering how to handle this type of corner. Currently SheetCam generates the tool center line which means it has total control over the tool path but you can't use radius comp. With plasma and waterjet cutting the kerf width (cut width) varies quite a lot as the nozzle wears so radius comp is useful. Les On 25/03/2011 10:20, Alex Joni wrote: Not currently, this would probably come from CAM for best results. I've seen some CAM systems that allow adding outside loops for sharpest corners (so you go past the endpoint, then do a loop in the scrap material, and enter the endpoint with the new cutting direction). Regards, Alex -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
My apologies. I do agree, and is actually a pet gripe on many technical documents littered with acronyms. But when mails on this forum are littered with stuff like; #t-wid+ = [[#_t-len] * 0.5] one assumes MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) is understood. It's mentioned at least once a week. Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 18:03, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: On Fri, 2011-03-25 at 15:34 +0100, Peter Blodow wrote: If I only knew what a MPG is - in Germany it means Max Planck Gesellschaft which is one of the world's best research institutes... Peter Blodow It used to be good form to append the fully worded term to the acronym with the first use of each acronym in a document, such as: I like knobs on my MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) as many commercial MPG's have. It's a little more work, but it comes down to whether one wants to be understood by the intended audience or not. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
Hi Colin The dials are normally graduated, and a spin of however much should move the machine exactly that amount. Unless it's being used in a velocity mode, where turning the wheel means move continuously, and stop means stop. (also a debated topic (overrun)) However, I want to supply the encoder only, similarly, as illustrated below. The terms 'jog wheel', MPG and pendant are often used in a mixed way. http://www.directencoders.com/products/mpg30/mpg30.asp But there are just too many configurations to start making the keypads too. In fact, my preference is for the MPG to mounted on the swivel panel, leaving a hand free, of which we often need a few more. Regards Roland On 25 March 2011 16:39, Colin K cwk@gmail.com wrote: Roland, You might be interested in some of the work I've done on this: http://ckcnc.wordpress.com/2011/02/13/we-have-a-winner/ I solved the problem by adding a 25-key keypad, so there's both an MPG and buttons for continuous feed of any axis. I think the continuous feed is very useful for using the mill in pseudo-manual mode. I've experimented with a variety of encoders for the MPG, and I definitely prefer detents. So far, my favorite of the bunch is a Grayhill 32-count encoder, which retails for $26 at the usual places going down to I think half that in quantities of 100. It's an optical encoder so the output is very clean and reliable. I've also experimented with some mechanical ones that cost closer to $3 each, but they are less reliable; that is, if you move them slowly, one click = one pulse, but if you start rotating them at a steady rate, 10 clicks might equal 5 or 8 pulses. This was with no effort to smooth the signal in any way, so YMMV. The hardest part for me has been the keypad. The approach I've done in the video linked above actually feels nicer in the hand than it looks, and while not NEMA-rated, should hold up well for ordinary usage. But it's fussy to fabricate and have it not look, well, homemade. Membrane keypads would simplify this greatly, but at non-trivial cost, and without the benefit of allowing end-users to make their own custom keypads. On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 7:15 AM, Roland Jollivet roland.jolli...@gmail.comwrote: Hi All I'm looking at manufacturing low cost OEM MPG's and just wanted to field opinion on the wheel. Some have a knob on them, while others have a few indents in the wheel. Personally I see the indent as preferable, as in not getting bumped/bent, but just wanted to see if there was some consensus or convincing arguments for either. Since this list has the brightest people around, I thought it's the best place to ask ;-) Yes, best option is to provide both. Regards Roland -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
On Fri, Mar 25, 2011 at 11:18 AM, Les Newell les.new...@fastmail.co.ukwrote: Yes, corner looping makes a big difference but in tight nests corner loops can waste a lot of space. As a worst case, imagine cutting out an array of square parts. The corner loops would result in a big spacing between the parts. I am in the process of adding G41/42 support to SheetCam and was wondering how to handle this type of corner. Currently SheetCam generates the tool center line which means it has total control over the tool path but you can't use radius comp. With plasma and waterjet cutting the kerf width (cut width) varies quite a lot as the nozzle wears so radius comp is useful. Les you can still use G40/G41/G42 with a tool centerline program you would just use small numbers for the offset value -- dos centavos -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] OT: MPG format
On Friday, March 25, 2011 01:10:50 PM Roland Jollivet did opine: My apologies. I do agree, and is actually a pet gripe on many technical documents littered with acronyms. But when mails on this forum are littered with stuff like; #t-wid+ = [[#_t-len] * 0.5] one assumes MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) is understood. It's mentioned at least once a week. Regards Roland Hey, that wasn't littering, it was a legit question I thought. ;) Besides, I needed a fudge factor so it would start bigger than the end of the stick and cut a clean tenon with the side of the bit, so the math got a wee bit more complex than that, but I cut the first 4 yesterday, but not without contending with both bit and collete run out. It turned out the mortises I dug were also tapered, getting tighter at the bottom, but I've a decent fit for gluing anyway. On 25 March 2011 18:03, Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com wrote: On Fri, 2011-03-25 at 15:34 +0100, Peter Blodow wrote: If I only knew what a MPG is - in Germany it means Max Planck Gesellschaft which is one of the world's best research institutes... Peter Blodow It used to be good form to append the fully worded term to the acronym with the first use of each acronym in a document, such as: I like knobs on my MPG (Manual Pulse Generator) as many commercial MPG's have. It's a little more work, but it comes down to whether one wants to be understood by the intended audience or not. -- Kirk Wallace http://www.wallacecompany.com/machine_shop/ http://www.wallacecompany.com/E45/index.html California, USA -- Cheers, Gene There are four boxes to be used in defense of liberty: soap, ballot, jury, and ammo. Please use in that order. -Ed Howdershelt (Author) http://tinyurl.com/ddg5bz http://www.cantrip.org/gatto.html Sorry. Nice try. -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
I have had a couple of customers try to use small offsets but they were never happy with the results. Offsetting a center line path has two problems. First of all the lead in will be incorrect. EMC expects an explicit lead in move when using radius comp. If you don't provide this move then the first cutting move will be incorrect. The second problem is that SheetCam does not know about this offset so it does not allow for it. If the input geometry is very complex (usually artistic work) you can end up with a lot of very short moves. If you add offsets to these moves you can get gouging and overlapping paths. The likelihood of problems is not very high but it is there. To be honest the square corners aren't a big issue. It would be a nice feature to have but very few if any other controllers allow for square corners. Les On 25/03/2011 17:17, Stuart Stevenson wrote: you can still use G40/G41/G42 with a tool centerline program you would just use small numbers for the offset value -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Problem with comp
I would say, do not use global variables, do you need them to be global (outside function scope?) No, i dont need them to be global. I will try this hint as soon as my mill finishes its current job. On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Carsten Presserc...@rstenpresser.de wrote: Hi, I tried to write my own small userspace comp: http://tinypaste.com/e78dc Compiling with sudo comp --install hal_mydro.comp runs fine without errors. However, when I load it with halcmd loadusr -W hal_mydro (as the same user that is running emc2) it crashes with a segfault. GDB-output is here: http://tinypaste.com/6172a5 Any hints? Regards Carsten -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- Carsten Presser Geschäftsführer c...@rstenpresser.de Elektronikentwicklung und Vertrieb Brühlstrasse 14 66606 St.Wendel Telefon: 06851-1305585 Mobil: 0179-5594690 Internet: http://ca.rstenpresser.de EMail: c...@rstenpresser.de -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Square corners With G41/G42
in my shop we have used small offsets in EMC2 for a long time we have had no issues of resulting incorrect geometry from entry or exit motion if you have artistic designs and generate tool centerline code with a lot of small linear (and possibly circular) moves then EMC2 and its radiusing of the outside and inside corners will be problematic at best and unworkable at worst if you change to part geometry code (offset by the tool radius) you will have a different program but you will still encounter the same problems with the cutter comp the same amount of change ie .002 inch with centerline code total adjustment is -.002 with geometry code total adjustment is still -.002 even though the number for a 1/4 cutter is .123 instead of .125 both will not work for the same reason EMC2 does not know or care how big the tool is or isn't EMC2 calculates a radiused corner based upon code geometry and offset value I ,too, would like to have the choice of using this feature or not I have requested this option and argued this point more than one time (to no avail YET) :) I want 5 axis cutter comp - with this 'feature' enabled 5 axis cutter comp is not workable - with this feature disabled then 5 axis cutter comp would be possible -- dos centavos -- 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 Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
