Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] Mach3 /Rhinocam problem

On Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:21:55 -0000, you wrote:

>
>I have been using the first version of Rhinocam basic for a while w/o
>problems. Great CAM for the $. I recently bought the 2.0 upgrade and
>am having problems with the code it generates. I am trying to run a
>simple 2.5D program. Basically drilling two holes, cutting a circular
>pocket, and cutting a profile. When I run the program Mach3 tells me
>"abnormal condition" (Exact Stop VS CV mode) when it goes into the drill
>cycle and then reverts back to "condition normal" when it goes to the
>milling cycle. The first time I ran the program it made a wild move
>and drilled sideways which was a bit scary, broke drill and has damaged
>the spindle bearings. I have since run it with out incident but the
>warning light still comes on.
>
>I asked Mecsoft about it and they referred me to Artsoft. I asked on
>the Artsoft forum but haven't gotten a solution to the problem.

You haven't given enough information to help, but either the post
processor is putting out bad gcode, or you have a bad setting in Mach
configuration. Post the first five lines of the Gcode, then the first
couple of lines of the drill cycle, that may give enough information to
point you in the right direction.

Steve Blackmore
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