Re: CNC drilling

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Smith" <imserv@...> wrote:

>
> --- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, Ron Ginger <ronginger@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I just finished a new Jet mill conversion. In the past I have
> always
> > been afraid to drill under CNC control- Ive let the program single
> step
> > to location, then I operate the quill by hand.
>
> ...I wish you were kidding ...
>

I found that the number of parameters was a pain, so I wrote a small
spreadsheet section that allows me to put in the numbers as needed.

it creates a section of G-Code for me, and with that, I paste it to
the end of my file and use a subroutine call to that drill section.
that way, each hole of that drill size in that sheet has the same set
of values. it makes it so I only have one location to find and change
for a drill hole.

Dave