Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] G02 problem

On Sat May 3 19:38:27 2003 norco12980 wrote:

>Hi all. This is my first post to this group, however I have listened
>in for quit some time. I just finished my first cnc router table and
>have been playing alot. I am using gecko drives and master5 (demo for
>now still deciding) everything is working well and tolerances on
>linear cuts are precise enough for my needs. I am however having a
>problem when I run a G02 or G03 command. The machine also wants to do
>helical instead of circular, in that as it is cutting the arc it
>moves the z axis up or down depending on the arc direction. I checked
>that the defalt plane was x,y in master5 and have looked for help in
>an old cnc programming book I have, but nothing yet. Was wondering if
>anyone could spare a moment to help a new member. I am sorry for the
>very basic question but it seems as though this is by far the best
>place to learn from.
>
>Thanks
>Dan

I don't have the answer to your problem, but the guys that have a clue will need
more info about your setup; I.e., stepper vs. servo, which type of gecko, etc.

Bill

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