Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] FANUC vs CNCPro

I know that my AlphCAM has to be configured without the line numbers or block
numbers and each line must start and end with certain control characters.
When editing programs on the FANUC controls one must use an insert and end of
line command (these are actually pushbuttons on the controller keybad). I
would think that, again, FANUC would use something similar on any software
they would develop.

As to the variables, they are usually formatted as follows: V1=10.00,
V2=1.25, V3=4.375 ........... V100=0.250 then you use them in the program as:
G01 XV1 YV3 ZV2. This way you can just change the variable value and not
have to re-write the complete program if the shape is the same.

Using subroutines allows you to write a "program" and then call it up to be
run in different locations on the machining table. This is useful when you
have a lot of repetitions of the same contour on a part or you want to make
multiples of the same part and have room on the machine table for more than
one of the parts.

Keep in mind that I work with woodworking machinery and usually the CNC
machine tables are at least 48" X 96" working area and often are 60" X 120"
so the owner is likely going to run more than one part at a time.

Regards,

Randy Abernathy
Woodworking Machine Specialist
4626 Old Stilesboro Road NW
Acworth, GA 30101-4066
Phone/Fax: 770-974-5295
E-mail: cnc002@...


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