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  1. 07-14-2012, 08:42 PM #1
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    Lathe programmers - Diameter config?

    I am setting up some Lathe software around a Galil controller and would just like to confirm issues when setting up for Diameter programming.
    Part is programmed in diameter.
    Tool moves radius value, (half programmed value).
    Display indicates actual/radius position value.
    Yeah or nay to the above?
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    .......Hmm 61 views and no one is a Lathe programmer?
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  3. 07-15-2012, 09:46 PM #3
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    I would say YEAH you correct, tool moves as you stated
    screen could display either radius or dia or even possibly machines absolute
    possision value. not quite sure with this controler
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    Quote Originally Posted by john robertson View Post
    not quite sure with this controler
    Thanks, I am writing the code so I can make it whatever.
    I just wanted to confirm the norm.
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  5. 07-16-2012, 01:44 AM #5
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    Yay......readout is diameter, also.
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