Re: Newbie questions???????

--- In CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Mauch" <dmauch@...>
wrote:

>
> #1 Yes Mach3 will allow use of the Z axis in a manual mode but you

would probably have to use the M6 toolchange codes as the point that
you readjust the Z axis. Then press cycle start to continue.

My first thought was that M0-cycle stop would be more appropriate.
However, I have not tested a drill cycle to see if it will work.

A sample of the code that I would consider is:

G81 X1.0 Y2.0 Z-.1 R.1
M0
X2.0
M0
X3.0
M0
G80

The Z value is required for the cycle, and will give the operator a
visual display of the programmed depth, even though no Z axis is
available. The program stops at each M0, permitting the hole to be
drilled. Cycle start positions to the next hole.

Has anyone tried this syntax on Mach3?

Barring that syntax working correctly, an alternative would be to
program the individual moves like this:

G0 X1.0 Y2.0
M0
X2.0
M0
X3.0
M0

Manual programming would be simple but tedious. Using a Cad-Cam would
require a minor tweak to your post processor( for either of the above
drilling syntax).

Fred Smith - IMService
http://www.cadcamcadcam.com/hobby