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I tried using the A axis one and I get an error code with Path Pilot regarding M11

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Has anyone actually done 4th axis work on the Tormach since Fusion started supporting it? If so, what post are you using?

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Matt

Just checked mine and it looks fine..341068

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Has anyone else come across this problem possibly with the first batch of Rapid Turns? I'm checking mine later today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6EGsQxxzig&spfreload=10


Matt

Awesome Tim will definitely do that. Thanks for the tips!!!

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Has anyone tried the post John Saunders referred to in his recent video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcS4VXGBnwU&t=189s&spfreload=10 for latest version of Fusion 360?

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Awesome will try thank you!!

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I used the Rapid Turn about 2 months ago and left my 3 jaw chuck in there. I cannot seem to get it out even after removing the draw tube. Any suggestions? I don't want to damage any so I...

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I'm a bit confused about tramming on the tormach and I'm sure it's something silly I'm missing...

I'm using the Edge Technologies tramming device. I currently have a Kurt vise in the...

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Is there a way to change the Workgroup name in path pilot? In the docs it says the workgroup name is "WORKGROUP" but I need to set it to something to match my existing network. I can't...

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Any suggestions on what size machinist level would be good for leveling my base and tramming?

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Matt

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I'm still getting used to the Rapid Turn and wanted to know if anyone has used the tailstock with it? Because it is so tall (it's the one sold for the 4th axis), I can't see how the...

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I am new to CNC lathe work (Have a Tormach Rapid Turn). Quick question: how does the GTN-3 sit in the tool holder? From what I can see, it slides in, but I don't see what holds it in (no...

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For the life of me I can't figure out how the GTN-3 is held in place in the holder. Any suggestions?

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Matt

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What insert did you use?

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Matt

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Attached is the current Fusion 360/Slant Bed Lathe post that I modified for use on the Tormach Rapid Turn.

Essentially I changed the code that would force it to use negative X values. ...

AHHH that makes perfect sense. I don't know how I missed that. I'll give that a test and report back. Thanks!!!


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Hi. Yes I did add the thickness of the tool. I will try setting the control point to 2 and see what happens :-). Thanks for the reply!


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Has anyone had luck with Fusion 360 and the Rapid Turn (using the post for the slant lathe)? I've been having an issue where the tool path wants to start below the part and cut up in X...

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I have the Rapid turn and am doing the tutorial part. For some reason on the parting conversational, (pictures attached), it's throwing an error saying that the X and Z inputs call for...

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Has anyone had any luck using the tormach with Mastercam and the tormach tapping head? If so, did you have to modify the post file, etc?

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Mattt

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So I've got a part in Mastercam X with several operations in one toolpath group. I decided to make another toolpath group for some operations but later deleted it. Now when I add or...

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Can anyone recommend a post processor file for use with the tormach?

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Matt

This is purchasing their new "basic" stand as opposed to the larger one that they sell with the coolant pump.

Matt

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Are there any basic machine stand users out there? Can anyone offer any reviews? I'm ready to purchase the 1100 but the larger stand is a bit of a problem for me. I'd like to make sure that...