Hiya guys, i am using Mach2 version of Partmaster turn, but i cannot get the software to output a M01 or M00 into the g-code to stop the machine to clear...
There is an interesting thread (pun intended) on this topic over in the CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO forum. I added the bit about PartMaster. Perhaps some of you with...
... Just press pause in Mach2 for clearing swarf, if you are changing spindle speed just put a spindle command in your cam sequence, you can then stop, alter...
Steve, i have put a "tool change" in the code, but since the tool is the same ,mach2 does not allow me to change spindle speeds. That is why I need the M01 to...
Happy to see that thread (there 's that pun again) develop here..... ... No thanks, anyway I'm banned for daring to question the oppressive moderation style...
Hello Jason On the miscallaneous toolbar there are options of machine start/stop etc that will output M01/M00 as required. You could also, from the same...
Hello Steve / Eric I haven't been following the threads you mention on other "user groups" but I can say this "Any comments you make on this forum (good or...
... What?! It's only 17:20 here in the central USA! ... :-) Cheers, Chuck Hackett "Good judgment comes from experience, experience comes from bad judgment" ...
... Andre needs his beauty sleep !! The rest of us ugly buggers can stay up later <g> Further to the reference made by Steve about the CAD_CAM_DRO group I find...
Hello Some post processors do not react to the STOP cldata record, Email me off list with details of the post you are using and I will send You a modified copy...
Andre, it is from the toolbar that I used the "stop" command, to try to generate an M01/00 from. Even if I program a spindle stop, it doesn't work. Anyhow,...
Andre, You occassionally post messages on the TurboCNC group regarding offers etc but do you monitor it for follow ups????? There have been a few responses to...
... offers ... The question that springs to mind was of general interest to the list it was posted on (TurboCNC) so no I think it was an appropriate location...
Hello Andrew, We replied to the questions by contacting the people directly. I think it's better to do this so that any potential sales don't get missed, I...
Andre, So IS a TurboCNC post processor available ???? And is it for V3.1 or V4 or is it ok for both ??? AWEM ... get missed, I take your point about being of...
In the last few weeks we have had a number of new members register but no new posters. Can we have a few introductory post from these new members. Things like...
-John I am still wondering about the POST for Turbocnc Never did get an answer and that was a couple weeks back. eddie ps Shop Owner, but cnc Hobbiest!!! -- In...
First question: I want to face mill with a ball-nosed endmill but in CAM I have a .125 ball endmill selected and a face mill contour (rectangular) but in...
Is there a way to enter fractions in the numeric fields of dialog boxes? When I entered: 1) "3/16" I get no error but it seemed to take it as 3 inches! 2)...
... Have you actually selected the tool, before running the face mill operation? ie got an M6 before Face mill in the list of operations. I'm always forgetting...
... Hi Steve, Yup, did that ... At the moment I've defined the area to be cleared by the ball end mill as overlapping the top and bottom and defined an...
... Here you go http://www.pilotltd.net/FractDec.pdf print out, laminate and pin to workshop/office walls <G>. (even got metric conversions too ;) Steve...
Hello Chuck On the first question regarding using a Ball Nosed tool for Face Milling. The error message is a bit misleading, it's the same message that is used...
Just a quicky on this - The Version 8.xx of Dcad has a built in calculator, it's on the main toolbar next to the Grid functions, if you are in Cam you can get...
... Or forgot to select a tool ;) It needs looking at, it seems to be the "stock" error message, but gives no clue as to where the problem lies :( Steve...