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Hi NLH,
the high speed mode is a g code, G05 P01,G05 P02,
G05 P0 cancels the mode.

I haven't used it yet, but maybe it will help you.


Hope that helps,
Cutmore

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Thanks Cut More,

I'll give it a go maybe tomorrow if I get a chance. Although I'm not entirely sure the Meldas M2 and Mazatrol M2, even though both built by Mitsu, are the same beast. I do know that I have "3D Option Roms" installed. The machine came that way when I got it, but no one, even Mazak, has been able to tell me how to use them or what they do. The joys of having ancient iron. I'm hoping the G05 is what the roms are for.

Thanks again

BTW, What is the difference between P1 and P2 in G05?

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Hi NLH,
I posted a screenshot of the page in the programming manual about the high speed mode.

THe difference seems to be that in highspeed p1 you can use tool diameter offset, and the speed is limited to 16.8m/min.

In highspeed p2 you can not use the diameter offset, and the speed is limited to 67m/min.

If I could machine anything at 16m/min I would be astonished!

You can download the programming manual from the mitsubishi site if you do not already have it BTW.

Regards,
Cutmore

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Cutmore,

No luck with my machine. It's just too old. The 3D Roms are for the mazatrol which I don't use anyway. Had a quick look in my manual and came across a G64 continouos cutting mode, buy it appears the machine is in that mode when I turn it on anyway. Put it in a program and saw no difference. Still stops momentarily after a move. Most noticeable when transitioning from G3/G2 to a G1. Thanks though, you just never know until you try.

Sorry to hijack the thread.