Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Drilling with Vector

Hi Dave,

My pleasure! And I learned that I can probably add additional cycles,
instead of just the G81 I've been using! (And I think I see where to do
that...)

Alan KM6VV


David Goodfellow wrote:

>
> Thanks Alan:
>
> With the help of this group I got the job done. Probably it's the clue I
> needed to figure the other milling operations as well. Time will tell. In
> the meantime, I now have a 4x8x1/2" milling plate to mount on the table,
> protecting the table and giving me tie-down points. Next, a cribbage board
> for my about-to-be son-in-law. Fun, isn't it?
>
> Dave Goodfellow
> Northridge, CA
> "No problem too small to baffle this expert"
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan Marconett KM6VV <KM6VV@...>
> To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2002 4:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Drilling with Vector
>
> > Hi David,
> >
> > What you want to do is create an array of points (your holes) at the
> > required depth (in Z). "Then connect in Z" to get the moves to the
> > points. The code you generate should then drill to that depth. Took me
> > a little while to figure it out too!
> >
> > HTH
> >
> > Alan KM6VV