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    Z Axis Gib Adjustments

    While using my fly cutter on my PCNC770 series 3, I noticed a step in the cut in the Y direction when taking multiple passes. So I checked the tram on my Z axis by sweeping an indicator mounted in...
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    Using variable

    When I try using the variable listed in the reference document, most of them so not seem to work.

    When I add this code to the Init Tool Change section
    :T:<N><TOOL_COMMENT><EOL>...
  3. Re: Modified Fusion 360 Post for the Tormach Rapid Turn

    You can easily change the I direction by editing this post and changing line 1821 to

    var iVal = ( driveLine - threadCrest ) * -2;

    The function _calcThreadPasses seems very complicated. Does...
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    Re: Advise for leak-proofing a 770 stand?

    Did you ever find where your stand leaks? Mine is leaking as well. It leaks in both the rear computer compartment and near the front door. In the front is leak on the very from of the two angle iron...
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    I think I know what my problem was. Looks like...

    I think I know what my problem was. Looks like when you create a tool library you have to use a _MM suffix or the tools are scaled in a strange way.
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    Thanks for the reply. I was drawing in top view....

    Thanks for the reply. I was drawing in top view. I translated the tool center to 0,0 and that seemed to fix the problem.

    Looks to me like a bug in Master Cam.
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    How to make custom lathe tool

    I drew a tool using Metric and saved the MCX file. I then went to the tool manager, created a custom tool, selected the MCX file. When I set the tool center position, it puts the center point in a...
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    Removing Chuck from MaxNC T2 Lathe

    I am trying to get the chuck of my lathe. It looks like it just screws off but man is it tight. Is there something I am missing or is it just secured with thread locker like Loctite?

    Shawn
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    Lathe with Front and Rear tool posts

    I have a MaxNC lathe. It does not have a tool turret so I have to mount multiple tools on the X axis simultaneously. I am trying to figure out a way to get Mastercam to create tool paths for both the...
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