Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] To Convert or not to convert- That is the question! OT

Dear Les,

That makes sense. So the DRO only function is sort of obsolete. Do you still
use an edgefinder or is that obsolete too. It seems like this step is
critical??

Thanks

Earl White

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From: "Les Newell" <lesnewell@...>
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Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 2:46 AM
Subject: Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] To Convert or not to convert- That is the
question! OT


>
> After you have used the mill in CNC mode for a while you will probably
> not want to use manual mode much. It is a slightly different way of
> working but once you get used to it, it is a lot faster.
>
> Think of CNC as a DRO with a super power feed and automatic end stops.
> Mach3 is great for this sort of work. The MPG function (manual pulse
> generator) gives you one or more electronic handwheels. You can't 'feel'
> the cut with an electronic wheel but apart from that MPGs can be set up
> to behave in a very similar way to manual wheels.
>
> Here is an example of how I would drill a hole at specific coordinates
> on a one-off job:
>
> Zero the DROs at the datum point using the MPG to jog (move) the table.
> Go into MDI (manual data input) mode and enter G0 Xxxx Yyyy (where xxx
> and yyy are the coordinates). The machine goes to the coordinates. Now I
> can use the MPG do drill the hole like a manual machine or use a drill
> cycle if I can be bothered. No counting handwheel turns, compensating
> for backlash etc, the machine takes care of all that.
>
> Les
>
> >Question- Does the conversion to CNC preclude the manual use of the
> >milling machine?
> >
> >Thanks in advance
> >
> >
>
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