Re: VectorCad opinions

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@y..., "kdoney_63021" <kdoney_63021@y...> wrote:

> So I need to run EMC to do the CAM part of threading using Vector?
>

It's a bit of a stumbling block at the moment this lathe threading.
To thread on a lathe you need a spindle encoder to keep the
relationship is the spindle to the leadscrew. That bits easy. Where
to problem lies is in the controller to process these signals. At the
moment EMC can't do this. They are working on it but it's anybodys
guess how long. As far as I know and please correct me if i'm wrong
as this often comes up, the only controllers out there AT the moment
are TurboCNC, Ahha and Microkinetics. These are in no order.
On the cards for future lathe use are EMC and Mach1 from Art Fernety.

Fred mentions in an earlier post you were interesed in milling the
thread instead of turning it. If that is the case then any of the
above controllers will do this. It's just the spindle encoder input
thats the problem at present.

It may help your enquiries if you state just what you want to do and
the equipment available.

John S.