Re: Engraving on an Arc using Haas Super Mini MIll
Originally Posted by
MetalCarpenter
you can use axis mapping if you have a fourth axis.put the a axis flat on the table and use a G107 a0 x0.it will then convert all the x moves to an "A" move and therefore keep the letters engraving at the same x position, rotating the a axis to get to the next letter etc..you have to specify the radius of which you are cutting on or it will pull out the setting in the control on the fourth axis diameter. you could just change the setting to match but putting the radius on the g47 line is the safest bet.
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