Search:

We had similar problem with our 6M Pratt & Whitney VMC machines. We discovered that if you can, remove the servo end cap. This should expose the servo encoder. Don't confuse with the encoder on the...

Eliot, I have many more quick tips and formulas for calculating feed rates, spindle speeds, drilling feed rates and milling feeds for most materials. If you are interested, contact me at...

I encountered the same problem when I was first introduced to cnc. A really fast rule of thumb that works every time is to multiply the drill diameter (English or metric, doesn't matter) by .3....

G88 & G89 are primarily used to prevent bore scratching on tool retract. Tool travels to bore depth, dwells for a specified time, spindle stops, control waits for cycle restart. In manual or jog...

This sounds like a parameter setting problem. If you don't get something from other members, I have all the settings, but they're buried away.

I have this set, works great. 1/4 IC triangular insert lathe tools of brazed turning tools work great. 800 to 1000 rpm .002" to .005" depth of cut with feed to control surface finish. I've found...

ArtCAMPro, awesome.

I had problems with my Taig in the X axis awhile ago. Pulled my hair out trying to figure the problem. In the middle of a cut, X would misposition, reset the DRO and continue cutting at a new...

Thanks JanHenning, this procedure seems easier. Thanks ger21 and JanHenning. Can't thank you enough.
3dGEORGE

Gerry, you are a true blessing. It worked and I will forever be in your debt. Thank you so very much. George

Attempted to copy, but when I downloaded Mach3 yesterday, I didn't put it in any file. Mach3 just loaded, but I don't know where to look. Sorry for being such a pain, but as I said, I'm not very good...

Thanks ger21, found the file, now where do I copy it to and then do I need to re-download Mach3? I'm really not very savvy about these things. Please give explicit instructions. Thank you very much.

Thanks ger21. Checked help, it reads licensed to demo version. Do I have to purchase a new license for Mach3? I tried e-mailing Art Fenerty, but he must have a new e-mail address. Any suggestions?

Hi all'
In June of '05 I received my Mach 2 license. Tried to download Mach3 11/04/09 but looks like only demo version loaded. I thought my Mach2 license would allow any update after initial...

Sorry TravisR100, N1000 should have been O1000. When G52 is called, the X,Y values transform those coordinates to X0Y0. G52 X0Y0 then transforms those new coordinates to the original values. The...

Perhaps a simple example will demonstrate.
N100G52 X1.25Y2F5.
N110G65P1000
N1000G90G0X0Y0
N1001G1X2.3Y2.5
N1002XxxxYyyy
N1003XxxxYyyy
N1004G0Z0
N1005X0Y0
N1006G52X0Y0M98

You can either post the individual fixture location coordinates as X & Y values in G52 or use a variable(s) in the G52 callup (indicating where the X0, Y0 of each of your fixture locations are) then...

I've done a lot of G52 work and find that a DO/WHILE statement in the main is the safest method. The subprogram will contain the part parameters. Callup can either be an M98 or a G65. I prefer the...

Hi,
I'm 3d George. I have a TAIG micromill controlled by Mach3. I may be able to help. My e-mail is [email protected]. Write and I'll see if I can help.
...

Hi CNCZONE,
My name is 3d George, and I have been asked to introduce myself. I'm a semi-retired, 63 year old tool & die maker of 40 years. I have 30 years cnc programming and operating many...