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Can't see the attachment but yes older controls all have q function capability. Each FN: number applies a different mathematical process. It is a bit cumbersome on older controls as you have to do it...

Hi, did similar method to save the hassle of swapping tools or messing with programs, works well on multi pallet machines running various operations. Even applied it to work offsets to allow...

Check that #10000+ is in the usable range (not familiar with Haas)

Try =SQRT[[#5*#5]-[#10001*#10001]]-#5

DP

Not a lathe guy, sorry, but I guess G53 is doing the same as your M2200 and inhibiting look-ahead to capture position values at correct time.

Can't help with the spindle orient question, maybe...

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/parametric-programing/146527-automatic-calculation-fixture-offsets.html

Yes. There should be some threads on the site detailing the concepts.

DP

In the first statement one of the conditions will be true even if #105 is set to 1 or 2 so it will always generate an alarm. I assume the same applies to the other faulty statements. In the case of...

#4114 rings a bell. I use this variable to return to main program at a specific line number. #4314 may be more suitable though. I think 4114 is last N in buffer and 4314 is last N executed.

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The need to arc in/arc out at the correct helix angle becomes more important the closer the cutter size is to the hole size. If you arc in from the hole centre, moving Z axis 1/4 of the thread pitch...

Hi Amir,

Just to clarify, the drawing you attached looks like it is showing a part of a helical slot. The circular component is true to the xy plane. The z motion is a separate linear motion.
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I assume program will run without error if the G68 is removed?

DP

I have limited experience with SETVN. You cannot define new variables at will, you can only give a name to a certain range of common variables from #500 - #550, that can then be referenced by the...

Does your machine have the option to arc in three axes? If it does, you may need to add another argument to the G2/G3 to define the midpoint.

If not, the best way may be to produce the shape in G1...

Hi again,

Line 7 should be X+2.67 (12-9.33) also. However, even with these corrections there must be enough rounding errors to cause a problem, at least on the Heidenhain simulator.
Suggest you...

Shouldn't line 10 be CC X16.97?

DP

It's simple enough. The number required is the Check Data number followed by the bit, as per budgies post. Cheers!

DP

Hi all,

Hoping to expand on this topic and discuss tools that cannot go through ATC. Specifically an MX60 horizontal 4axis mill with random ATC, where we have tools with a collar for through...

Cheers again for the info lads, have now successfully deciphered the P300. I did require both replies to solve the puzzle.
The key to cracking the enigma that is the u100m still eludes me though,...

Cheers for that fordav11! The logical address can be viewed in hexadecimal on the P300 so that sounds promising.

On the 7000 the format VORD[ABCD] works fine, but although the P300 uses the same...

Okuma wiz I need assistance with this concept.

We have three controls, a 7000m, u100m and p300m I think. We use a similar concept ie a standard macro for safety, but I have only just learned of...

CP should allow Z input ie a helical motion.

DP

I may be able to help if the part looks more like a piece of pineapple ring. Just post the sizes and angles involved, the orientation of the part, and the xy coordinates can be calculated.
It will...

You would think theyd have dim checker built in that pulls you up if any feature is undimensioned. Click to ignore etc.

DP

Try lower case + shift + "[" "]" buttons.

DP

To all operators of CAM software, if anything at least run the operations and method by someone on the shopfloor who can give suggestions to make everyones life easier, before investing so much time...

Stick with the Fanuc if you already have it and your guys know it. Get it with manual guide i, if you want to start experimenting with shop-floor conversational-style programming.

The Heidenhain...

guesstimate the average diameter you are milling at

diameter x pi = circumference

circumference / 360 = distance per degree

feedrate / distance per degree = feedrate in degrees

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What would happen if you halved your RPM?

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Is 10mm/m a typo?

Is there any reason you can not set up the part horizontally and use a slitting saw with many teeth? Might be worth considering for 20000 bolts, as a slot drill will tend to push to one side,...