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Late 90s? ... Try formatting the jumpdrive as a FAT instead of an NTFS (find that in the Format options)

Looking to hook-up remote monitoring of machine status via Ethernet (or wireless) with an Arduino or Raspberry Pi and a relay card.

Has anyone attempted this on the Haas controls?

These are...

(OEE = Overall Equipment Effectiveness is a collection of data representing how well (or not well) equipment is performing based off of expected good parts over a scheduled period of time)

Looking...

All CAM software is the same:
1) Build the part
2) Create the process
3) Spew the code

Every one is slightly (or greatly) different on how this is done. Once you've mastered the ability to...

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To create a TEXT file (program) of Tool Offsets on MazaTROLL 640M

Select “DATA I/O” screen
Select “HARD DISK” or “FLOPPY”
Select “DIR SELECT”, a window will appear. Select a directory from the...

Thanks for the reply dpuch, I figured it out. (post to follow)

Where is the file (or procedure) located to download the TOOL OFFSET registry. NOT THE TOOL DATA.
I have been looking all over this machine and cannot download/upload the tool data - ??????
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You're correct. The cutter path would need a line for each 360 degree circle @ a depth (or height) of your thread pitch.
Plus, you'll need to find a thread mill with that proper pitch.

It would...

Try seperating it out;

#104=FIX[#101/2.75]
#104=ROUND[#104]
#104=ABS[#104]

Holy crap! - REALLY???
Yup, wouldn't have pointed in that direction.

I'll have to file that one under, "mazakisms" or "WTFazak"

Thanks for sharing your solution!

Any helical thread milling will require you to have 3-axis control. Not just 2 1/2.
First, check to see if your machine has this capability. Then, it's just a circle with a Z. (pitch)

Sorry Steve - you've got me totally baffled as I would think it should ACT like a real/normal machine - this does not seem so.

Perhaps a GOTO around the N10 sequence???

Very strange INDEED.
However, I'm not as in-tune with Mazaks I would think that their basic operation should be similar to all/most machine tools.
When you hit the RESET - does it still show an...

That's odd.
Have you tried issuing a G66 in MDI before you try to start back up?

Is it possible you're doing a "program restart" instead of just starting from line N20?
If I'm reading this correctly, then the machine would position itself at the last finished hole position prior...

Your G65 command is a MODAL Macro call. Hence, similar to a canned cycle that will end with a G80, you should really add a G66 after the routine call.
Typically, a group 0 or 1 command will cancel...

Your calculations look correct for using a Roll tap however, your only in the 65% of thread.
If you want to get up to the 77% range, you'll need to be closer to .076".
Have you tried to measure the...

That's only used on the "HOME" routine. The entire program is actually in Absolute.

At a quick glance, it looks like you're only considering the torque applied to move the ballscrew one pitch 5mm.

That's GOOD and I have been looking at something like this but, in a production environment AND the part is around 20" ID, not a very feasible solution. - but, THANKS!

Then, your ATC position for Z is based off of a secondary Home position. Typcally a G30.
You can try MDI; G0 G91 G30 Z0. to see where this value is.

This is typically set in a user parameter...

(had to make a couple edits to explain some of the numbers + I made a couple mistakes)

Ok - in that case, here's what I would do;
(Assuming that your X-200.Y0 is the center of the hole)
Start position [X] = Hole center, +hole radius, -cutter radius, -finish stock (.5)
G0G90X-184.75...

OK - first, you're using G91 "incremental" so, your cutter will travel from WHERE ITS AT (X38. Y-13.25.) to (absolute) X24.75 and Y0 however, your Radius is Negitive so it will try to do an arc over...

A full circle on a Fanuc isn't difficult, you just need to know what you're trying to do.

A full circle can be done by simply specifiying the Radius and Direction - as;
(looking down on cutter)...

Sure, try your local hobby shop for some construction materials.

Do a test;
Using the same size OD and bar length between two points, measure the bar's deflection with a known weight in the...

Have you thought about using an Epoxy in tubing?

I'm curious, if you're having issues with rust, why didn't you just add a preventative into your Ecocool?
Who's your supplier - are they helping you with your issues or are you just ordering stuff...