Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: RE: axis names

Ballendo,

Thanks for the example. I'll feed it to FlashCut, and see what it does.
I think you said you had the 4-axis MAXCUT, does it take this code? I'd
also be interested to find out what 4-axis Vector CAD/CAM generates.

Alan

ballendo@... wrote:

>...
> The A axis is called like any other:
> G01 A180.00 F25 (+ or - 360 degrees for some controls/rotary tables)
>
> Many controls allow moves of more than +or- 360 degrees.
> +or- 8380.00 is common.
>
> Lets cut an oil groove(well, actually 2) in a bronze bushing:
> We want it to be helical so the shaft is fully supported.
>
> G90G20G40G80 (safety block)
> G0x0y0z.1 (program zero,centered over the end of the bush)
> G0x.25 (move to start of 1st slot, x0 is end of bush)
> G01 z-.150 F25 (bushing is 1/8 thick, 1" long, okay)
> x.75 A-180 (cut slot,G01 is modal, don't need it each line)
> g0 z.1 (clear the tool from the part)
> X.25 (start of 2nd slot some rotary tables need the A-180 here also)
> G01 z-.15 (REAL programs SHOULD be more consistant: spaces,caps)
> x.75 A-360 F25 (2nd slot,ABSolute mode, remember?)
> g0 z.1 (clear tool from part)
> xoyoz0 (not always, but a good habit)
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Ballendo