Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Cirular interpolation

Dave,
Thanks for the advice. I have an AHHA! system. I have got some really
good advice and I just might take you up on your offer. I really appriciate
it.

Thanks again,
Tony

----- Original Message -----
From: "follicely_challenged" <dave_pearson@...>
To: <CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 2:32 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Cirular interpolation


> Tony,
>
> While the Dolphin system does not directly support thread milling, I
> have achieved it by 'using' one of the drilling cycles and the 'post
> processor' functions in the Dolphin CAM system.
> It works really well no matter how many threaded holes you want to
> produce.
> I have only done this for the Heidenhain control so far, but if you
> were thinking of going down the Dolphin route I would be happy to
> assist you in the post processor modifications required for a
> different controller.
> For more info on the Dolphin system go to http://www.dolphin-
> systems.co.uk/
>
> HTH
>
> Dave Pearson
>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "Tony Dickson" <antson@c...> wrote:
> > Folks,
> > I'm having a heck of a time trying to get my milling machine
> thread a 4.500" hole with an 8 tpi thread in it. Can anyone tell me
> if Bobcad, Vectorcad or Dolphin can generate code for this
> particular operation. I think it might also be called helical
> interpolation, I'm not sure.
> > I got in on the end of the "thread milling" post a while back, I
> hope I'm not repeating the same question.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Tony
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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