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  1. Re: Work coordinate system or post processor modification

    I managed to modify post so that coordinates for linear moves are correct, and it looks like this (it was already a part of the code in LIB):
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  2. Re: Work coordinate system or post processor modification

    HERE is the post processor I use, the one in first post is not correct.
  3. Work coordinate system or post processor modification

    Hi,
    I'm trying to output some test code from SolidworksCAM for woodworking cnc machine Morbidelli Author with Xilog controller. Post processor can be found in CamWorks library, so I used it.
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  4. Thread: Using variable

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    Re: Using variable

    Thank you for replay, I solved it in this way, for example arc moves: G <"%1LT":ARC_DIR> and as far as I testedd it it looks OK.

    Next thing I need to change is "inverting" axis Y and Z, as on...
  5. Thread: Using variable

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    Re: Using variable

    I figured it out :)

    Is there a way to change G00 to G0 and G01 to G1 and G02/G03 to G2/G3 ? That zero machine doesnt like at all...
  6. Thread: Using variable

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    Re: Using variable

    This actually works! Thank you!

    Next thing I'm struggling with is how to modify G40/G41/G42 output in the way that G40 would be replaced with C0, G41 with C1 and G42 with C2. (It's an Italian SCM...
  7. Thread: Using variable

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    Re: Using variable

    TLP_OPER_NAME (check UPG Help - Complete Reference Guide)

    I'm also heaving problem to output STOCK_LENGTH, STOCK_WIDTH and STOCK_HEIGHT... Is that somehow related with SolidworksCAM, so not all...
  8. Thread: Mirror axis

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    Re: Mirror axis

    I'm doing some tests on woodworking cnc machine where coordinate system is rotated by 180deg arround X-axis, that means also Z axis is pointed downwards...
    So, anyone know how to flip those...
  9. Thread: Mirror axis

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    Re: Mirror axis

    Mirroring ni CAD is not a good solution in my case, would be much happier if that would be done in by post processor, if possibe.
  10. Thread: Mirror axis

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    Mirror axis

    Hi,
    is there a way to mirror axis (Y-axis) in RhinoCAM post generator? So now in output I have positive Y but would like to have negative (same value, but negative).
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    Re: B/C head for 5 axis machine

    B/C head is SOLD.
  12. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    automated checking alignment

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TpVq_YfTkEk
  13. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    or this way

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nn1bJ3YAQdI
  14. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    or this way:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcLG6lLEfB4
  15. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    You could do this way:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPLqXxl03bc
  16. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    Good job ChristianLL, but how about writing your kinematics as plugin for Mach, something like this guy is showing in his THREAD.
  17. Thread: Multi Axes

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    Re: Multi Axes

    Replied today.
  18. Thread: Multi Axes

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    Re: Multi Axes

    If there is an interest, I have (used) Daughty B/C drive/head for sale ... send PM.
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    Fidia M20.f g-code help

    I'm preparing g-code to run on Fidia M20.f control, and would like to add some comment lines in beginning of the code, but don't know the correct syntax for comments, so that the machine would ignore...
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    Re: Machining time estimation

    It would surprise me if there is no run time estimation function inside alphacam!?
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    Machining time estimation

    Where can I find estimated machining time for all or certain operation?
  22. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    I'm using PWM board from Pico Systems and also PWM servo amplifiers

    Servos are DC servos (brushed), from HERE
  23. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    I have also started with Mach3 + smooth stepper on my machine and as long as was only 3-axis, everything worked good, but after BC head upgrade and conversion from steppers to servo system, there was...
  24. Re: 5 Axis CNC Plastic Cutting Router "The CutaRouterer"

    Why didn't you use LinuxCNC to control? It has 5-axis kinematics and it's entirely free ... check this video, similar machine to yours.


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WyqzdDPHYA
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    Re: 5 Axis Gcode Interpreter for Mach4

    Doesn't Mach4 have ability to use kinematics which takes care for TCP in real time (for 5axis)?

    I use Lcnc on my 5-axis (BC head) and everything is solved with kinematcs module, I don't have...
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    NC Output - separate operations

    For example, I have two operations, one for drilling and one for contour, what I would like is to output each operation in its own .nc file. I tried to uncheck (hide) one, so it will output only...
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    I'm a bit confused about this ... Did you mean...

    I'm a bit confused about this ... Did you mean adding $7500 inside post(mypost.arp)? How would correct syntax look like if I want output file with .nc extension?
    Thank you!
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    Coordinate system questions

    Is there a way to move (machining) coordinate system or even better ... is it possible to have more than one?

    For example, I have multiple parts to machine in one document and would like to have...
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    Spur gear transmission

    Hi,

    I'm working on design and analysis of spur gear transmission with the help of Solidworks. What I need to do is 10:1 transmission ratio, using module 1 size spur gears.

    Here is what I...
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    Projection on cylindrical geometry

    Is there a way to set projection on cylindrical shape in the way that step over would be constant all the way around, for example using zigzag strategy that would be wrapped around cylinder?...
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