Re: CNC Process

Hi Jeff,

Laugh? NO! We're all curious, and can gain from studying other's
efforts.

In my case MaxNC remembers where it was. I'm not using homing in my
simple setup, but it might be useful if you use fixtures, and know that
the part will be EXACTLY located referenced to HOME. Might be nice!
LIMIT switches would seem to be more important to me, at this
time/size. Might want to ask the guys with the BIG machines (and/or
more experience)! My Vector CAD/CAM work with the Sherline started just
after last P.R.I.M.E., last fall.

Alan KM6VV


cadman@... wrote:

>
> > > When I use the homing feature it sets 0,0,0 at the home position.
> > > This means that I always cut in the negative space. Is this
> correct?
> > > What is the best method?
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > >
> > > CADMAN
> >
> >
> > Cutting below 0 seems to work well. Sounds like you have homing
> > switches? Pretty good for a homemade mill! I don't have any yet on
> my
> > little Sherline.
> > Good luck, and why not tell us a little more about your home made
> > machine!
> >
> > Alan KM6VV
>
> Thanks! Alan. One more question. If I reset all the axis to the part
> that is being machined. Then the homing function is a wast of time.
> Unless CNC-Pro still remembers where the home position is after I
> change the 3 axis.
>
> I will take some pictures of this mill and place them on a web site
> for all to laugh at. You must keep in mind that I built this only to
> teach me things about CNC.
>
> CADMAN
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