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  1. Thread: Door Mod's?

    by saabaero
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    Re: Door Mod's?

    At first I had serious reservations with the eye bolt design but didn’t want to spend time replacing it with something better. So I just lubed the rods up with some thick synthetic grease and have to...
  2. Re: Has anyone gotten PP to work on a 1100-2 mill?

    I have a series 2 1100 that I have been running PP on ever since PP came out.
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    Re: 4th axis question

    Yes, that is the kind of contour I want to make except that the part I am machining isn't cylindrical but is somewhat of an oval around the axis. That means that the Z axis will have to move...
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    Re: 4th axis question

    Gerry Kmack,
    Thank you for your response. I agree that even though Fusion 360 has come a long way it still has a ways to go before it can be considered industrial strength. There are some things...
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    Re: 4th axis question

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    What I have to machine are objects that are the shape of a deep bowl. But instead of the upper edge being circular it is more oval in shape. I need to trim the upper edge to an irregular...
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    4th axis question

    Has anyone tried to do 3 dimensional cutting using the 4th axis? Allow me to explain. I have a thin wall part that is not a true cylindrical shape that I want to mount to my 4th axis and trim to a...
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    Postprocessor for custom axis configuration

    Hi All!
    I am building a 3 axis machine that has a custom axis configuration in that it uses a rotary axis and a linear axis for the cutting plane. Therefore instead of rectangular coordinates for X...
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    Re: Finding a radius with smartprobe.ngc

    That sounds like a great plan choppero. I think the thing that complicates things is that in Pathpilot the cutter diameter (in this case the probe tip diameter) is used for XY offsets along each axis...
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    Re: Finding a radius with smartprobe.ngc

    In addition to the shift from the vertical axis of the probe when measuring a 3D surface there is another factor that plays into this. That is that there is usually a small amount of deflection of...
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    Re: Finding a radius with smartprobe.ngc

    Unless a sharp point is being used for a probe tip, as the probe starts to measure a vertically curved surface, the probe will not contact along the vertical axis of the probe. Therefore the...
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    Re: Finding a radius with smartprobe.ngc

    Unless you can manage to take measurements at (3) 90 degree positions around the radius I don’t believe your measurement will be accurate. Otherwise you will be measuring at a tangency point between...
  12. Re: Post for Fusion 360/PathPilot G54/G55/G56

    This is a little off topic but I was looking through the postprocessor text in the link and I noticed code for the Smart Cool nozzle that will change how it aims based on the type of machining...
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    Re: Conversational Threading

    I don’t think it’s the problem but I would be using far fewer than 16 passes for a .040” deep thread in aluminum!
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    Re: Conversational Threading

    If you’re not already, try using coolant or lubricant such as WD40.
  15. Re: Tormach's deprecation of advanced gCode features

    Fenichel,

    I believe Tormach's thinking on the subject of G code programming is synonymous to saying that there is no value to parametric CAD modeling because it complicates a design and makes it...
  16. Re: Tormach's deprecation of advanced gCode features

    Fenichel,

    I for one have wished numerous times that I had the capability in Path Pilot to do conditional programming. I have to wonder which was more work for Tormach... taking that capability out...
  17. Thread: Radius Mode

    by saabaero
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    Radius Mode

    Does anyone know if it is possible to put the Slant Pro into radius mode?

    In the manual it shows the G07 command is for 'diameter mode' so I tried entering a G08 to go into 'radius mode' and got...
  18. Re: Turret and Tool Live Graphics Preview Question

    Make sure the machine origin is set correctly to the part as it would be on the machine.

    I don't know of a way of running a live preview on the display without running the program. I sometimes...
  19. Re: CAM code when using a tool post on the 'X' minus.

    OK. Thank you. I will try that. Normally when I am using my gang tooling I am cutting on the X positive side of the part axis or right on X zero.

    Do you normally have your tool tip on the X...
  20. Re: CAM code when using a tool post on the 'X' minus.

    coffeetek,

    I'm not entirely sure we are talking about the same thing so allow me to explain in a little more detail.

    I normally use my turret for external turning and facing operations and my...
  21. CAM code when using a tool post on the 'X' minus.

    I use either Fusion 360 or Sprutcam to generate code for my Slant Pro when using my turret and gang tooling for external and internal turning. This weekend I had a need (because of clearance issues...
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    Re: Two New PathPilot Control Boxes Coming

    You'd have a customer here!
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    Re: Miilfast E stop kit fit for lathe?

    Thanks for getting back with your findings. That explains why mine doesn't work. I will have to try to get ahold of him and see if I can return mine as I just got it about 2 weeks ago.
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    Re: Miilfast E stop kit fit for lathe?

    I suspect the same issue applies to the SlantPro because all of the other buttons worked. Maybe I was mistaken about trying the ESC key on the keyboard.

    Do let me know if the STOP button on your...
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    Re: Miilfast E stop kit fit for lathe?

    The "PAUSE' button is equivalent to pressing the space key. It is like a feed hold but certain commands need to complete first before motion stops (e.g. spindle synchronized moves) The spindle...
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    Re: Miilfast E stop kit fit for lathe?

    I just got one about 2 weeks ago after waiting for a year for Tosa Tool to provide a fix for his which never worked at all either on my Pathpilot mill or lathe.

    I hooked it up to my SlantPro lathe...
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    Re: Miilfast E stop kit fit for lathe?

    I just got one about 2 weeks ago after waiting for a year for Tosa Tool to provide a fix for his which never worked at all either on my Pathpilot mill or lathe.

    I hooked the Millfast up to my...
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    Re: G76 & Conversational Threading

    Attached is a thread engagement chart for various NPT threads.

    I use my Slant Pro for NPT threads whenever I can because the threads are much better quality than when cut with a die. I really...
  29. Re: Tailstock does not align, maxed out on adjustment

    ME TOO! Had to machine mine!
  30. Thread: Tosa Remote

    by saabaero
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    Re: Tosa Remote

    Thanks for the update. I sent an email to Dan today but haven't received a reply yet.

    I see Millfast Products has a 4 button with an E stop that they claim is compatible with PathPilot ($199.95)....
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