Re: 2 axis cnc machining

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "kadeshan" <kade@v...> wrote:

> What controller software should I use for 2 axis (x,y on a mill)
> machining. I am totally new to cnc, and it seems like all of them
> want z axis specs. Can't I pause the control software some how and
> manually move the z axis, or am I way off base. Thanks for the help

M0 = program stop

Example:

G01 X1.0 Y3.5
M0
G01 X2.0 Y 3.5
M0

Tool moves to first position (1.0,3.5) and program stops.

You can now manually operate the Z axis to say drill a hole.
Pull the tool up out of the material and press STERT

Tool moves to 2nd position(2.0,3.5) and program stops.

etc.

Fred Smith - IMService