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    Re: best cad cam for old okumas

    KipwareT® (turning) and KipwareM® (milling) ... not CAD/CAM but conversational programming software ... outputs OKUMA code out-of-the-box.
    Check it out here :...
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    Re: Simple gcode generator wizard

    Hi ... not free but may be an option for you :
    https://kentechinc.com/kipwaret/

    ... this is not a mrketing ploy and I normally don't post ... but he did ask.
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    Re: Lathe, Radius to Diameter conversion.

    STOP the Post Processor Madness !!
    KipwareXC® can do this and so much more :
    https://kentechinc.com/kipwarexc/
  4. Re: Which CAD/CAM software for basic 2D to G-code for hole drilling on CNC running MA

    Do you really need CAD/CAM?
    This is not free ... but subscription free ... lifetime license ... 2 seats standard ... no maintenance fees .... MACH3 compatible with no "post processor" needed ......
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    Re: Help don't have G50 on Fanuc 6T

    Fanuc has multiple "systems" for G code. The most common is System A but your control could be using System B or C.
    Try G92 ... works the same as G50. If it works ... you could run into other G code...
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    STOP the Post Processor MADNESS !!

    Editing CAD/CAM’s cryptic post processor language is difficult at least and dangerous at worse.
    G Code Conversion software from Kentech Inc. can take you beyond the post processor world and have you...
  7. Re: Setting part zero in center of round parts.

    I would say the most common method would be to mount a dial / coaxial indicator in the spindle ... in a collet ... clamped to a tool holder ... whatever ... and sweep the round part.
    Like this :...
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    Re: YASNAC Program Issue

    Couple more things to try ...

    (1) When using the G71 you first move the machine to point A ( these are the coords the tool is at just before you call the canned cycle ) ... in your case the last X...
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    Re: YASNAC Program Issue

    My recommendation ... take the G42 out of the canned cycle completely.
    Some generations don't accept G41/G42 in the canned cycle ... it's roughing anyway, any TNR error will be taken out during...
  10. Re: Fanuc 5t Post Processor System Fusion Help! (Or JavaScript help!?)

    Maybe an external app? ... like this :
    https://www.kentechinc.com/kipwarexc.html

    You could output the G code using some generic post ... like Fanuc ... then run the G code file through this to...
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    Re: DXF to G Code Converter

    Our KipwareM will read the DXF file ... you don't even have to load it into anything ... and grab every POINT location as a hole position.
    It will then display a conversational ( fill in the blank )...
  12. Re: What CAM product are folks using for the Slant Bed Lathe?

    One difference is that KipwareT can handle multiple operations in a single program ... Tormach milling owners especially like that capability but it's just as effective in turning.
    KipwareT is not...
  13. Re: What CAM product are folks using for the Slant Bed Lathe?

    An invitation to check out our KipwareT® ... conversational CNC cam for turning.
    https://www.kentechinc.com/kipwaret.html
    Thank you.
  14. Fanuc to Fagor G Code Conversion Software

    Kentech Inc. is pleased to announce the release of our Fanuc to Fagor version of our CNC XChange software.

    This version of CNC XChange will auto convert Fanuc milling G code format to Fagor...
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    Re: EDIT OKUMA G AND M CODES

    Our KipwareXC G code conversion software is designed exactly for such tasks.
    You can get more info here : https://www.kentechinc.com/kipwarexc.html
    Thanks ...
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    Re: fusion or bobcad

    Hi ... do you design? If not maybe look outside the CAD/CAM box.
    Kipware CNC PROGRAMMING Software

    Thanks to CNCZone for the chance to post.
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    Re: Fanuc 6M macros and subprograms Newbie

    Hi ... if you need some general macro programming info ... we have a BLOG series that might be helpful :
    Making Chips: Fanuc Macro Programming Series - Part #1 : Basics

    Hope it helps ..

    Check...
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    Re: Need some help with G54 tool offsets

    One way to accomplish this :
    (1) Measure your tools to the top of the table ... which in effect becomes Z0
    (2) The distance in G54 Z is the difference between the top of the table and the Z zero...
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    Re: CAD/Gcode for hobbyist

    Maybe think outside the cad/cam box and go conversational.
    Fill-in-the-blank programming that's Mach3 compatible.
    Kipware CNC PROGRAMMING Software
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    Re: bobcad for simple 2 axis lathe work?

    Just a suggestion ... go conversational.
    No drawing ... fill-in-the-blank programming.
    Kipware CNC PROGRAMMING Software
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    Re: Troubleshooting MO3/M04 operation

    Superman's suggestion is a good one. In full auto the control reads in several lines ... so the issues may well be further down the code.
    Another suggestion ... did you try single block instead of...
  22. Re: LOOKING TO PURCHASE CAM SOFTWARE FOR LATHE, WHICH ONE?

    Hi ... maybe think outside the CAD box for CAM?
    Conversational software is a good choice for turning ... can I recommend taking a look at ours ... KipwareT®
    Available cloud based or traditional...
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    Re: Fill in the Blanks Gcode Dynomotion

    PC based conversational is available through KipwareM maybe ... KipwareM - Conversational CNC CAM Programming Software for Milling
    Generates compatible code out-of-the-box.
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    Re: Looking for G-code software

    KipwareXC® ... KipwareXC - User Configurable G Code Conversion Software
  25. Thread: Okuma IGF

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    Re: Okuma IGF

    One option ... you can use an offline conversational system like our KipwareT conversational.
    KipwareT will output Okuma ( and also Fanuc ) code out-of-the-box ... no post or anything else required....
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    STOP the POST PROCESSOR MADNESS !!

    Isn't it time to put an end to the post processor madness?
    Wouldn't you like to use a generic post like FANUC ... then run that code through something that will auto convert it to your machine ......
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    Re: All Post Processors

    Isn't it time to put an end to the post processor madness?
    Wouldn't you like to use a generic post like FANUC ... then run that code through something that will auto convert it to your machine ......
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    Re: Fusion 360 post for Bridgeport DX-32.

    This post is a good example of why post processors are OLD SCHOOL ... new out-of-the-box thinking :
    Why CAD/CAM Post Processors Are Old School And Obsolete | The Kipware Blog
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    Re: how do you calculate time?

    Something to consider :
    KipwareCYC : KipwareCYC - Machining Cycle Time Estimating and Quoting Software for Machine Shops from Kentech Inc.
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    Re: g-code translator

    Here's a very powerful option in KipwareXC®.
    KipwareXC -User configurable CNC G Code Conversion Software from Kentech Inc.

    Completely user configurable and you can build as many different...
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