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  1. 10-18-2007, 08:43 PM #1
    jjenks
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    Cutting threads with sprectra light

    I am a shop teacher just getting into this CNC. I have written a thread cutting program using spectra cam. Everything verifies but when I go to run the program the spindle kick on and the bit moves into the X coordinate but will not move on the Z axis. Any ideas?

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    Jack
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  2. 01-28-2009, 03:52 AM #2
    Andypcguy
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    I think you need a spindle encoder so that the control software will know how fast the spindle is turning. The Z axis has to be advanced in relation to the speed of the spindle.
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