586,024 active members*
4,064 visitors online*
Register for free
Login
Results 1 to 2 of 2
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Posts
    43

    Question Variable Counting

    I don't usually do variable counting, obviously, but I'm trying to test tool life of 2 different endmills. Problem is, I can get into the hundreds before the tool needs changed.

    Either way, I have been able to get some success, just not completed.

    This is my command:

    #WAIT
    #V1=V1+1

    It works, except it counts by 2 instead of 1.

    If I was at 4, it goes to 6. 6 to 8, so on and so forth.

    Any help is appreciated.

    --Edit--

    I did change it to #V1=V1+.5 and it only counted by 1. This works, but isn't the correct way as I will be counting by the # of holes (# of holes change per part) to get a more accurate amount of time on each tool when it finally wears out.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2012
    Posts
    43

    Re: Variable Counting

    I still haven't figured out the issue.

    I have also tried to do more with the Macros. None of them are working correctly.

    I have my V3 set to "1" on my offsets variable page.

    I'm trying to make the z axis go to 1"

    I'm in format 2.. this is my program & it goes to z0 instead of z1.0

    #R1=V3
    G0 G54
    G0 Z+R1
    Like I said, it goes to z0 instead of z1.0

Similar Threads

  1. Parts counting
    By tracystrehl in forum Other Machine Topics
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-08-2018, 02:18 PM
  2. 120 different ideas and counting
    By cncadmin in forum EnRoute
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 09-27-2011, 07:40 PM
  3. EMC2 variable pitch / variable diameter threading.
    By samco in forum MetalWork Discussion
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-09-2008, 07:40 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •