Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Can you use a mill CAM to run a lathe?

Ken: I am using x and y axis on my hardinge hlv-h conversion. Not a problem.
My controller was throwing in some random weird moves (not in the code)on
the z axis so that is why I changed to x-y. I use vector to draw and
generate the gcode. We are bound to get some "lathes are y-z coordinates"
comments but my lathe doesn't care. I have generated hunders of pounds of
chips with this setup. Go for it.Carey

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Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Can you use a mill CAM to run a lathe?


> I think this is possible but someone who knows more please help..
>
> I am able to modify my post processor to scale the Y axis (to adjust
> for diameter vs radius. If I made this change, and plugged the
> motors into X/Y would I be able to properly drive a lathe or an I
> asking for trouble?
>
> I'm using Mach1 (the alpha of the replacment for Master5
>
> I thought that I'd ask before I tried it.
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> Ken
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