Re: Different G code standards?

Joachim,

In my opinion you should look for the controller software with the
most features that'll be useful in the work you want to do.
Compatibility with any "standard" is not a big requirement.

Based on your experiences with the Emco VMC 100 you may find that
the "hobby" controllers are about 20 years behind the commercial
controllers feature-wise. I'm also looking for controller software
for a retrofit on an older CNC machine, but nothing I've looked at
so far has what I consider to be basic features required in a
controller.

Doug

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Joachim Reif
<joachim.reif@t...>" <joachim.reif@t...> wrote:

> This might be a stupid question. I have done som CNC programming

on

> a old VMC 100 from emco. As I today worked some with my MasterCam

I

> realiced that there are diffrent standards (and different

machines).

> Is there anyone that might help me in clearing this out. I have
> looked att nne standard, the RS274NGC NIST. Is this the dominating
> standard on todays machines? What should I think about when
> selecting a CNC program for my step and direction drivers.
>
> Thanks in advance
> Joachim Reif
> Gothenburg