Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
On 1 April 2010 05:26, Greg Bernard yankeelena2...@yahoo.com wrote: How to manage the point-to-point operations is where I'm scratching my head. Could the boring operations be treated as tool changes with the appropriate offsets applied or would they be considered as separate axes? I think that as toolchanges would make the most sense, you could use the toolchange process to raise and lower the individual heads and as you have noted the tool offsets would be a great advantage. The new (EMC2 V 2.4.0) tool table with tool length entries for each direction might be an advantage here. http://linuxcnc.org/docs/2.4/html/gcode_tool_compensation.html -- atp -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
[Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
Just wondering if anyone out there has had experience retrofitting a point-to-point woodworking machining center to run on EMC2? I'm thinking of a machine such as the Biesse Rover which would typically have 1 or 2 router spindles, vertical and horizontal boring heads, and grooving saw. Having studied the EMC documentation it seems like a doable(though daunting) project. I would like to hear any and all opinions. Thanks, Greg -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
On 31 March 2010 05:24, Greg Bernard yankeelena2...@yahoo.com wrote: I'm thinking of a machine such as the Biesse Rover which would typically have 1 or 2 router spindles, vertical and horizontal boring heads, and grooving saw. How many total axes would there be? If there are more than 9 then it gets a bit tricky. -- atp -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
which would typically have 1 or 2 router spindles, vertical and horizontal boring heads, and grooving saw. Sounds like it would be prudent to have each tool controlled by independent instances of EMC with m codes to pass control to each as each new cutting operation is called. But of course I am just a noob at this and more sage users will chime in... Can you provide a more complete description of a typical sequence and the axes each tool will occupy? -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
Gentlemen, I just watched this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9fJDgHmuNsfeature=related Is this a copy/version of the machine you are thinking about? If it is then EMC2 will control it. It is just a three axis mill with multiple heads. You will be able to control them easily. Programming shouldn't be a problem. Controlling that many vises may lead to a LOT of i/o but is doable. Stuart -- dos centavos -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
I didn't know you could run independent instances of EMC. How would this be done? From: BRIAN GLACKIN glackin.br...@gmail.com To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC) emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net Sent: Wed, March 31, 2010 6:48:03 PM Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit? which would typically have 1 or 2 router spindles, vertical and horizontal boring heads, and grooving saw. Sounds like it would be prudent to have each tool controlled by independent instances of EMC with m codes to pass control to each as each new cutting operation is called. But of course I am just a noob at this and more sage users will chime in... Can you provide a more complete description of a typical sequence and the axes each tool will occupy? -- Download Intel® Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
Edward Bernard wrote: I didn't know you could run independent instances of EMC. How would this be done? You can't, unless you do it on separate computers. If you don't need full coordinated motion on multiple sets of axes, you may be able to implement some sort of HAL modules to do what you need. You can load as many hardware drivers as you want, subject to CPU time constraints, so you can run a lot of (mechanical) hardware from one PC. - Steve -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
Re: [Emc-users] Point-to-point machining center retrofit?
Andy Pugh a...@... writes: On 31 March 2010 05:24, Greg Bernard yankeelena2...@... wrote: I'm thinking of a machine such as the Biesse Rover which would typically have 1 or 2 router spindles, vertical and horizontal boring heads, and grooving saw. How many total axes would there be? If there are more than 9 then it gets a bit tricky. It's basically a 3 axis machine with multiple toolheads on the z. In practice there are really 2 modes of operation. When using the router spindle it is operating as any 3 axis mill would. Boring operations are point-to-point, ie the multiple spindle boring head moves to a position and bores a line holes. The vertical horing is arranged with the spindles in an L arrangement and each leg of the L is independent. In a similar manner orizontal boring uses multiple heads arranged parallel to the x and y. How to manage the point-to-point operations is where I'm scratching my head. Could the boring operations be treated as tool changes with the appropriate offsets applied or would they be considered as separate axes? It seems there would be a number of ways of handling this. -- Download Intel#174; Parallel Studio Eval Try the new software tools for yourself. Speed compiling, find bugs proactively, and fine-tune applications for parallel performance. See why Intel Parallel Studio got high marks during beta. http://p.sf.net/sfu/intel-sw-dev ___ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
