Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] metric z w/ inch x and y

Phil,

If you are using a program like Mach1, all you need to do is to tell the
controller the number of pulses per inch.

Bob Campbell

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Sent: Sunday, June 08, 2003 9:55 AM
Subject: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] metric z w/ inch x and y


> Hi,
>
> I just got a machine and am learning to make it work. It seems I have a
> metric screw in the z and inch screws for x and y. Does this make since?
> How can I make it work with cad files that are in inch?
>
> When I set it up as;
> 10 TPI
> 200 steps
>
> I get twice the travel that I should. If I half either it works. Which
> one should I do it to? Is this the solution?
>
> The z is a table made by Parker, model 402004.
>
> Thanks,
> Phil
>
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