Re: Programming a DRO

Randolph,
Have a look at XCAM http://www.psc-cadcam.com It is a full 3D NURBS cad
with many post processors on the cam back end, including a couple of
Heidenhain. The trouble with Heidenhain is that they change their codes
with every new issue. However, if you enquire at PSC, they should be
able to match it for you.
Regards
John Craddock

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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:58:25 -0400
From: Randolph Lee <boss@...>
Subject: Re: Programing a DRO
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users on the list attempting to do CNC with a Mac?{short of shelling
out the big bucks for Gibbs Cam software}) I have not found anything
for converting a CAD file into the Programing language the Heidenhain
used in it's DRO... Since this seems to be the same language used in
their TNC series of CNC controls I was wondering if the experts here
had any tips for me...

My DRO Is a Heidenhain Positip 855 see the link for details
http://www.heidenhain.com/Products/DigitalReadout/positip.htm
And I have scales on X and Y and the Z knee and Z quill so I can set
a floating datum point...
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