Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: [yeagerautomation] Next step for hobby CNC

In a message dated 04/11/2001 8:07:23 AM Hawaiian Standard Time,
jvicars@... writes:

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> Alan, you make some good points but the problem is that a 4 axis robot
> arm doesnt behave the same way as a mill or lathe. A linear move requires a
> complex set of geometric relationships (the sum of 4 simultaneous angular
> moves). (in fact i'm not even sure if I can do it with only 4 axis)
> By using this "recording" system that I am talking about you "trick" a
> standard 4 axis control into manipulating a robot arm without having to work
> out all the math.
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Joe,

We have a huge wood router that we can teach by dragging a stylus over the
part. In essence, this is like putting a joystick in the nose of the machine
and dragging the stick around. A system like this would work for you. Just
gotta set up the joystick and push button to record locations.

Peter
THRD, Inc.


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