Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lathe software once again

where is information on "Dolphin Lathe" on the web?

Scott

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Lathe software once again


> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., Ethan Vos <ethan@f...> wrote:
> > While we're on this topic, I've been looking for a lathe type
> >software but I need the following:
> >
> > The dimensions cannot use decimal places, i.e. 3.15 needs to be
> >written as 31500
> >
> > I need to be able to define a bar pulling sequence.
> >
> > The lathe that I'm using has (I think) an odd way of handling tool
> >offsets and so the program looks like:
> >
> > T100 (Call tool without offset)
> > G00X0Y0T101 (The 101 specifies tool # 100 with offset 01)
> > Cut part
> > HomeT100 (Go back to the home position without the offset)
> >
> > I also use the Block Delete a lot.
> >
> > The spindle has 32 speeds so I need to be able to specify high or
> >low range (M38 and M39) and then the speed (S1 through S16).
> >
> > Any ideas, suggestions and/or advice are welcome.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> Ethan,
> Sorry if I keep sounding like an echo but a program called Dolphin
> can do this with no problem.
> The post processor can be configured to do all of the above. It uses
> a post processor as opposed to a text based config file so it
> generates the code at the end of the process and not on the fly.
> Copied from their small sales book:-
>
> Dolphin CAM Turning
> -------------------
> Supports 2 axis lathes with either a single or double turret, also
> lathes with a sadle configuration.
>
> Supports bar feeders, parts catchers.
>
> Tooling database.
>
> Display tool centreline or complete tool animation with tool holder.
>
> Canned cycles for facing and turning with automatic area clearance
> between billet and finished profile, also facility for defining stock
> such as casting or forged blank.
>
> Canned cycles for drilling, tapping, boring, reaming, threading. All
> of which may be parallel or tapered.
>
> Separate finishing allowance in Z and X.
>
> Grooving cycles for face and diameter with options for lip and root
> chamfers or fillets.
>
> Part surface programming.
>
> Constant surface speed control.
>
> Input simple profiles 'on the fly' without having to define them
> within the CAD system.
>
> Gouge free machining.
>
> Cycle time estimates.
>
> Output to virtually any machine tool with built in post processor and
> RS232 comms package.
>
> Operator setup sheets which show tooling required and machining
> sequence.
>
> Automatic generation of backup files to guard against power failure.
>
> Powerfull editing facility to alter machining strategy if required.
>
> John S.
>
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