Re: [Emc-users] Machine For Conversion?

BT 35 holders are more than 40taper. Just something to think about I have a Kitamura with 35 taper. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 6, 2019, at 11:40 AM, andy pugh wrote: > > On Wed, 6 Nov 2019 at 17:06, Todd Zuercher wrote: > >> How good of a candidate for conversion would an old YCI

Re: [Emc-users] Home switches.

Table toward you and to the left is machine home. 4th axis on the right hand side of the table. This is how most machines are. Sent from my iPhone > On May 25, 2018, at 1:26 AM, Marcus Bowman > wrote: > > >> >> And that brings up the third question about

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

Have you tried the new tp with g41/g42? Im sure it wont matter but just in case... Terry One thing I have noticed - with the new TP - the path reaches commanded speed. mach gets close but is usually a few percent under. Take this program steve posted a while back. (

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

the offsets are applied before the path is sent to the motion module, but it would be nice to be sure. Do you have a program handy that use G41/42 extensively? If so, I'd be happy to add it to the tests I run. -Rob On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM, TERRY Christophersen tcninj...@gmail.com wrote

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

the offsets are applied before the path is sent to the motion module, but it would be nice to be sure. Do you have a program handy that use G41/42 extensively? If so, I'd be happy to add it to the tests I run. -Rob On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 7:54 PM, TERRY Christophersen tcninj...@gmail.com

Re: [Emc-users] Poor CV

Sorry I changed from the 65ipm to 100 before I sent it I usually run that operation at 65 to get the surface finish I may need more spindle speed with the new tp :) Terry On Mon, Mar 3, 2014 at 10:20 PM, TERRY Christophersen tcninj...@gmail.comwrote: I had a copy on an old stick. T4 dia

Re: [Emc-users] CNC a Hardinge TM or UM mill?

I have always wanted one but usually they go for more money than what I think they should . I think one would make a good choice. Terry On Feb 19, 2014 5:56 PM, Gregg Eshelman g_ala...@yahoo.com wrote: Has anyone done a CNC conversion on a Hardinge TM or UM?

[Emc-users] 3d Printer question

Hi all My son wants to build a 3d printer for school. Can someone point me in the direction of hardware (motors,drivers heater controls) that works with LinuxCNC? Also he needs to learn a slicing software.I have plenty of 3d models. Thanks Terry

[Emc-users] Linux question

Hi all, When I turn on the main power  switch my computer will come on for a couple of seconds then shut off.I wait for this to happen then push the computer on switch.This is how it been since I switched to a 525. Why does the computer come on without me hitting the computer on switch? Thanks

[Emc-users] sem motors

Hi all,  I am reretrofitting a bridgeport that I use for second operations.It has 250 line encoders now. I would like to upgrade these encoders to say 500 or 1000 line(I am getting rid of the 2:1 ratio pulleys and going for 1:1 so I have lost 1/2 of my resolution)  I dont need heidenhains or

Re: [Emc-users] sem motors

Thanks Dave, 300 for xyz is much better than 300 for just the x Terry - Original Message - From: dave dengv...@charter.net To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 9:27 PM

[Emc-users] Servo bearing

me that when you dissassemble/assemble you cant let the arm touch the magnets.Is that true? If that is true then motor shops must have some kind of fixture. Anybody have replaced a bearing themselves? Thanks Terry Christophersen

Re: [Emc-users] Servo bearing

Thanks Andy. I will give that mill method a try. I will bet that the rumor was started by a motor repair shop.:) Thanks Terry - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC Week in Wichita

Count me in   Terry - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 2:06 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] LinuxCNC Week in Wichita Jon, I have more than one project to

Re: [Emc-users] Mach on Linux

I always surf the net while the CNC programs are running, I see nothing wrong with that. I play music and watch youtube videos also. What is the hourly rate for watching ytube?  I need to know so I can tell my customers.This sounds like more fun than running another machine. Just kidding Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Helical interpolation not quite round, WTF?

Sometimes milling in the opposite direction will help.Rough one direction then put in a finish pass in the other. Looking at your code I see you have a G2.Unless this is plastic or something really gummy you should be using G3 for ID work.Or you are using left handed mills. Climb milling is the

Re: [Emc-users] G71 lathe roughing cycle

I am really glad someone is working on G71/G70 To me G71 is as important on a lathe as G83 is to a mill Thanks guys Terry - Original Message - From: Dave Caroline dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 2:46 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Emc-users] seiberco stepper drive

I cant tell but some past(2004)discussions on motion.com leads me to think it is a smartdrive with some terminal type communication   Ive got the guy talked into Geckos anyway   Thanks anyway   Terry - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj

[Emc-users] seiberco stepper drive

A friend of mine is having trouble with his OMAX waterjet.I looked at the drives and can find no infromation on them.They are model  AIMAX 260-70-X. This is a mid 90s machine and the computer has failed.He asked me if LinuxCNC would run it,and I told him I was pretty sure it would. OMAX wants

Re: [Emc-users] MSL Landing: Success!

I didnt realize how large the rover was,it is pretty big. Thanks for the links Terry   - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Monday, August 6, 2012 11:47 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Emc-users] STOP RIGHT NOW...

Last I checked when I post to this list it says EMC at the top. So we cant toot our own horns on our own list? I was already going to IMTS and now I am going to go out of my way to stop and heckel MACH people. Terry   - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] I wonder what lathe this is modelled on?

I dont know what to say here,I am in awe of these models. I have built scale RC planes and have a pretty good sized model railroad,but this persons weathering and aging of things is outstanding. He must be single as no wife I know would allow the time for this. I mean a scale impact

Re: [Emc-users] [OT] I wonder what lathe this is modelled on?

I have been just staring at these pics all this time. The 30s machine shop is pretty neat too. T   - Original Message - From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Emc-users] A axis and spindle

I dont know how this is done on newer lathes but Ive seen older ones with an electric clutch on the spindle that engages and a seperate servo motor that does the milling or positioning moves then disenguages for normal lathe turing. Could an encoder be put on a the servo(except for the index

Re: [Emc-users] quick boot

This got me wondering how fast my new 525 and sata HD is . So I got the stopwatch out: 8 sec to the main screen(about time to turn on the air, check the oil level and walk around to the front to the front of my machine. not too shabby, but not near 3 sec. Terry   - Original Message -

Re: [Emc-users] Question about steels?

12L14 is better for finishes if the same part could be made with 1018 1144 (Stressproof) is even better for finishes and cuts like butter will crack when welded without preheating I see according to the chart 12L is supposed to be easier to machine than 1144 but the thing I like about 1144 is that

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Offsets

G49 cancels G43 Send the machine home at the end of the prog using: G28G91Z0.0  Y0.0  X0.0  You should not need to use G49 You must be doing something else wrong Start of every one of my  progs look like this: T1M6 G54G90G0XxxYxxS500M3 G43H1Z.1M8   moves the tool down to .1 above the workpiece

Re: [Emc-users] Tool Offsets

I never use the H-number, it is only useful for applying the offset of It may be not useful in LinuxCNC but I guarentee you 90% + of the mill programs in the world use it (Fanuc has to have it) also the Dxx If you omit the D on Fanuc no offset will be applied to G41,G42 Terry - Original

[Emc-users] Subroutines

Did how subroutines work change from 2.3 to 2.5? I had a file I ran 6 months ago on 2.3 and with no changes just moved it to the new computer w/2.5 and I get an error :   unable to open file   The sub is in the same program just at the bottom   % some code   o31 call    (is the line where the

Re: [Emc-users] Subroutines

Thanks Dave taat worked, So it did change sort of because I have 2.3 on a desktop and it worked at the end of the program Thanks again Terry   - Original Message - From: Dave Caroline dave.thearchiv...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller

Re: [Emc-users] A rose by any name? [Was: Not so custom]

LMC or LNC sounds good to me   - Original Message - From: charles green xxzzb...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:03 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] A rose by any name? [Was: Not so custom] LMC? --- On Sat,

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

- From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:42 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues On 16 May 2012 02:40, Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

BIOS version: MWPNT10N.86A.0083.2001.0524.1600 Does that mean version 86? Terry   - Original Message - From: Kent A. Reed kentallanr...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

, 2012 03:00:49 PM Terry Christophersen did opine: Yes it was me. A new version of BIOS on this board must be the problem? I am not a computer person but if you want servos tuned or something Im ok. Should I try to burn a new cd or what? I have tried my old standby 2.3 cd that always

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I will try the linux only method   - Original Message - From: Viesturs Lācis viesturs.la...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

- From: andy pugh bodge...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 2:36 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues On 16 May 2012 20:28, Terry Christophersen tcninj

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I wish I had a regular hard drive to put in for now I ran the latency test and by far this is the fastest board I have had. Im just glad the board works Terry   - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

viesturs.la...@gmail.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 4:06 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues 2012/5/16 Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com: Latest update: Took

[Emc-users] Intel Board issues

Hi all   I am upgrading a motherboard to a Intel D525MW I am using a Live CD and I got these issues:   63.608618  dev_node_info function not supported 63.608666 unable to get node info   I am using a 32g solid state disc   I usually dont have any problems when I use the Live CD   Im sure you will

Re: [Emc-users] Intel Board issues

I forgot that it says  [xx.xxx] pnpbios: dev_node_info function not supported     [xx.xxx] pnpbios: unable to get node info Terry - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller ( EMC) emc

Re: [Emc-users] MPG question

28, 2012 11:51 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] MPG question On Fri, Apr 27, 2012 at 03:46:40PM -0700, Terry Christophersen wrote: Hi all. ? I was wondering if it is possible to select the x,y,z axis from the keyboard just like jogging using the keyboard instead of a seperate switch for axis

[Emc-users] MPG question

Hi all.   I was wondering if it is possible to select the x,y,z axis from the keyboard just like jogging using the keyboard instead of a seperate switch for axis selection when using the MPG. I do not want to use a pendant and am running out of room on the panel of my control. What I was hopinng

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

If you need any help I can try.I have 3 Hardinges with one that I am retrofitting Hardinge website has most of the old prints Good Luck Terry   - Original Message - From: Mike Cinquino mcinqu...@gmail.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 8:36 AM

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

reliable   Terry From: Matthew Ireland wyeh...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net; Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 9:42 AM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

then you are not lined up and are putting undue wear on them.   Terry From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 12:17 PM

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

, Terry Christophersen wrote: With dependable tool changes on a HNC. the stop latch (under the cover on the operator side of the carrage) is usually the thing to get right.Adjustments are made by removing the long black cover on the right side of the carrage.Under here there is a round plug

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

Another way to tell if your stop is doing the job is turn down the pressure of your air supply and spin the turret at a different speed.this will tell if you are just timing the turret with the sensor and getting lucky or if you are using the stop correctly.slowing down the speed of the turret

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

long Terry - Original Message - From: Kirk Wallace kwall...@wallacecompany.com To: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, April 21, 2012 1:36 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

Hi Mike, Looks like a fun project. But,, I dont want to discourage you too much but if you use a  Stepper or something to turn the turret you will have to address some issues. The turret has to have air to hold it down while machining. this air is part of a pretty complicated system involving

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HCNC Retrofit/Rebuild

The cuttoff slide was air over hydrolic to make it move smoother, just get rid of it and use a cut off for a lathe that way you can put a little chamfer on the OD before you part off. Collet closer is air.Hope you have the solenoids for it because they keep the collet closed after the air is

Re: [Emc-users] Nonplanar arcs

I know this is a serious topic but this happened to me on my 15m: G68 axis rotation M68 turns on the comveyor on this machine. Yeah you know what I did Some sadistic machine tool builder did that on purpose Terry   - Original Message - From: Stuart Stevenson stus...@gmail.com To:

[Emc-users] Hardinge HNC

Hi all, I have a Hardinge HNC that I am toying with the idea of retrofitting.I know there is a few on this list that have done so,I would like to know the amp/motor combos that are in use.I have one that I put a Centroid on a few years ago but I dont have the workload for another 10K kit for

Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HNC

Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com; Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 10:29 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Hardinge HNC On Mon, 2012-04-16 at 17:17 -0700, Terry Christophersen wrote: Hi all, I have a Hardinge HNC that I am toying

Re: [Emc-users] Tool change question

It is funny what people think should be a standard feature because it is what their machine needs. What you really need is an automatic tool changer. I can jog,ride a bike,have a cup of coffee,or do most anything during my tool changes.(I am sorry I could not resist.)     Terry    

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

 .125dia tool cutting a .230dia ID will leave you .0525 move   if you are starting in the center of the hole and moving to the edge I dont know if you are saying that cuttercomp is  not working correctly but I have used it for this application and it works as I think it should.   Terry

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

I am sorry.I didnt read far enough in your post. Ignore my previous reply. Sorry Terry   - Original Message - From: Terry Christophersen tcninj...@yahoo.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 11:00 AM Subject: Re

Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs?

ghesk...@wdtv.com To: emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Cc: Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2011 1:21 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Possible bug in G41-42 stuffs? On Saturday, December 31, 2011 01:48:48 PM Terry Christophersen did opine:   .125dia tool cutting a .230dia ID will leave you .0525 move

Re: [Emc-users] 3 phase power

You need a transformer to step it down,that is how most machines do it. this will be a cleaner set up rather than 3ph and a 1ph line coming in.   From: Brian May bri...@diezorlich.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: