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    (#500 is the holder of your serial number.) (G65...

    (#500 is the holder of your serial number.)
    (G65 P8200 is a set of numbers 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 engraved)


    #500=#500+1 (INCREMENT SERIAL NUMBER)
    #100=#500/100
    #106=FIX[#100](GET INTEGER OF...
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    enlighten me

    Bring me a bright light. ....

    I prove out a program at G54 P1 ( time spent, watching the hold button)
    And then I call the same program at G54 P13 ( walk away, no watching )
    So, I do something...
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    That seems reasonable. I'll look for references...

    That seems reasonable. I'll look for references that have no value and clear them. As I said, if I open a new part the problem goes away. And the problem generally happens when developing new...
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    I setup my post for subroutines using the...

    I setup my post for subroutines using the Translate function and CPL naming convention. My post is built for a Horizontal with the potential of 4 machining positions on each face of a tombstone. ...
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    V11.75 Tool Lib

    I running 11.75 Edgecam.

    Occasionally when starting a new sequence, picking the tool from my library, Edgecam does not retreive the tool description,comment,tool number, offset number from the...
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    i agree with timf posting. for discrete control...

    i agree with timf posting. for discrete control of toolpath centerline, use the slotting function. for multiple depths, do M98 Pxxxx Ln macro. makes for very short code and easy to fix.
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    I found micro100.com to provide the most flexible...

    I found micro100.com to provide the most flexible npt thread milling code generator. Its in a spread sheet and does not default to a vendor selection of predefined tools.

    This last sunday I...
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    tapered thread cutting

    I can get one 360º pass with lead in/out generated for an NPT. It took me about an hour of reading the help files for thread milling. Helpless help.

    I want to use a single point thread mill and...
  9. Thread: cnc grinding

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    cnc grinding

    Is there anyone out there trying to grind on a cnc mill? I'm experimenting with 2" dia type W mounted points held in a collet and attempting to grind a cylindrical boss. My tolerance on a 3"...
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    I will try that method. Use the full profile...

    I will try that method. Use the full profile thread mill and then create a multiple cut threadmill cycle.
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    My first attempt was not to make a tapered hole...

    My first attempt was not to make a tapered hole for the thread mill. I was using a Vardex TMNC 075. The code I was proving was provided by Vardex some time ago. The other mills in the shop...
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    thread mill a 1" npt

    I chose pathtrace compensation when defining a thread mill sequence for a 1" npt hole. First I needed to mill a taper ( the minor diameter ). I over cut by 1/2 the tool diameter. I seems the...
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    to .... not regenerate

    "POLE" wrote: in another thread /
    juat a littel tip,
    if you have a big sequens going on and find out that you need to do some small changes i the middel of the sequens you vil end up with EC...
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    If you are tired of waiting on the regen during...

    If you are tired of waiting on the regen during the create/modify timeframe of making toolpaths, try this: Create a new sequence(2), leaving your desired collection of sequences(1). Create the...
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