Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Re: Software for wire EDM control?

Hi Graham,

No such thing as a stupid question!

See my recent posts (cylinders and tapered plugs). Basically, as I see
it, if you're content to run line segment approximations of arcs, you're
OK. If you want to use G02/G03, then In my understanding of controller
software (from a programmer's point of view), you need to solve for two
different arcs at the same time. One in the XY plane, and one in the UV
plane. Stick with line segments (G01) and you should be fine.

Does WEDM NEED ARCS? Are cords (line segments) fine enough?

Alan KM6VV
(NOT an EDM expert)

Graham Stabler wrote:

>
> OK stupid question:
>
> If the CAM program outputs x,y,u,v and u,v is the co-ordinate system
> for the other end of the electrode and you use a controller program
> that can handle 4 linear axis then what is the problem? Surely the g-
> code sorts out the syncronization??
>
> Perhaps I am being thick?
>
> TurboCNC allows upto 9 linear/rotary axis BTW.
>
> Graham