Re: Syntax for Bridgeport Boss 6 canned cycle?

Tim, I think you're expecting way too much from this control. As far
as know, the only multi cycle operations that are supported are
linear along the X or Y axis.

(G81) Xn1Xn2 (Zn3FV)

n1=total distance to travel
n2=the incremental distance
n3=incremental depth
FV=feadrate

The bracketed data is optional depending upon whether a cycle has
already been initiated or not. Y can also be substituted for X.

The BOSS 6 does support polar coordinates so you might be able to do
this with a loop.

~petev

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "tmartin23" <tmartin23@y...>
wrote:

> Can anyone help me with the correct syntax for drilling a bolt hole
> pattern on this old Boss 6 control?
>
> I have tried:
> N100 G81 X1.0 Y1.0 Z0.2 H8 A0 R1.0 F150
> which doesn't seem to work.
>
> X,Y is center of pattern, Z is depth,
> H is # holes, A is starting angle, and R is radius
>
> The control does not understand H (# of holes).
>
> Anyone that can enlighten me to the correct syntax would be greatly
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Tim M