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When I asked for a post processor the answer I was given was to supply sample code, so I would have to assume either this is the first customer they have had with a Milltronics or they want to ensure...

I am trying to put together a sample of the code for my machine to provide to an integrator of EdgeCAM to develop a post processor. I've done very little with cutter comp in the conversational...

I'm looking for some assistance to get a Fryer MB-14 mill with Anilam 3300 controller networked for a friend. The network chip on the SBC is the RL8139 series. CPU on the SBC is a 233 MHz.

Vender...

Can you "draw" the text in EdgeCAM (Geometery, Text) in design mode and use the Text milling cycle in manufacture mode?

I've used the simplex font which is a single point vector font and machined...

Okay, I got the CompactFlash issue figured out. It turns out that the CompactFlash needs to be configured as a non-removable device. Some CompactFlash cards will do this automatically when installed...

I have an MB-20 with a Cent 6 controller. It has ethernet and the 256 MB flash "hard disk". I would like to back up the flash hard disk so I can tweak the operation of the networking for DOS - but...

Jerry, this info was very helpful! Thanks.

I have a few questions I hope are simple enough. I have imported a IGES file into SolidWorks 2008 and would like to manipulate the solid. Everytime I select any section of the part and try to delete...

Does anyone know exactly what one gets for $1200 with the rigid tapping feature from Milltronics? I mean is there some hardware they add or are they simply turning on an option in the setup?

I attempted to do some hard right tap cycles and no love. The table moves in X/Y but no movement in Z. After looking through the documentation that came with the mill, the previous owner had a sheet...

Thanks for the reply guys. I'll have a chance to play with with it tonight and see if my mill supports this feature. The original owner had a hodge-podge of add-ons and didn't go with the package...

Does anyone have experience rigid tapping with a Cent6 controller? My mill is supposed to have this option, and I would like to learn more about. Am I understanding correctly that you can chuck a tap...

Dave, I do not have to perform any keystrokes to get the software running. Once I double click the icon I see the banner page which displays the version number, then it's right to the main menu...

FastCAM is the offline software similar to what is on the controller. Also called SLS.

I guess nobody else has a problems with FastCAM

I highly recommend the ethernet route. Although I have a dedicated PC just for CAD/CAM, so this makes it convenient. I installed a CD-R in this PC and back up the programs (Parts folder) regularly...

When hooking up my MB20 the reseller informed me that L2 should be the generated leg.

Does anyone else use the FastCAM or SLS offline software? I have "3-Axis FastCam I Version 257p" which I've tried on three different PC's, one was Windows 2000, the other two are Windows XP. ...

LJ48, thanks for the info - I will look for that tonight. I have a MB20 which is a bed mill, no tool changer.

James

single phase, thanks for all the help. This is working perfectly!

Dave, thanks for the reply and I look forward to your reply!

James

Okay, more silly questions:

How do I copy a file from the controller's C: drive to the A: drive? Or vice versa for that matter. So far I can only save the programs to floppy on the PC I use for...

Thanks for the tips guys. I didn't see the Z Tool Change in the params even going in at level 3. No biggie. I can live with where it is at. This machine does not have a tool changer, just a...

Well, I figured out my rapid move to X -3.4344 and Y + 3.5355 - I programmed a position move to X 0 Y +5.0000, however this was after a rotate op at 315* so it was traveling 5 inches from 0,0 at 315*...

Okay, more newbie questions. I have an MB20 with a Cent6 controller.

During a tool change, I must hit tool reset and then cycle start. Is there a way to have this only require one keystroke...

lakeside, the G04 P1 worked perfectly for a 1 sec. dwell. Thanks for the help.

Okay, I'm officially confused.

G4F1 is one second but G4F1.0 is 1/10th of a second? Or for round numbers just omit the .0 ?

Okay, I was missing the F. I thought it odd that I put in a decimal number ( like 1.0 ) and it errored out. I'll try it with G04F1.0 for a one sec dwell.

Actually this is a side milling op - coming in with a 45* dovetail cutter, not a drill.

What is the prcoess to program a dwell? I have an operation where I feed the cutter into the part and would like a 1 sec dwell before I rapid out. Currently I've programmed this with a misc. "G04...