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  1. 12-28-2007, 05:11 PM #1
    BobF
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    Metric to inch conversion

    Is there an easy way to convert metric G-code to inch? in Mach3
    If not, is it possible to maintain 2 setup files one for inch, and one for matric?
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  2. 12-28-2007, 05:44 PM #2
    LeeWay
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    You can setup a different profile in Mach. One for inch and another metric. I have a different profile for two machines I use. Different screws, but both are inches. Similar principle applies though. It's all in the profile. Use Mach 3 Loader and load the profile you want. In the first screen, to the right, you can create new profiles.
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  3. 12-28-2007, 05:52 PM #3
    ger21
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    You could scale the axis by 25.4, but you'd probably need to lower the feedrate with the FRO. The scale DRO's are right next to the axis DRO's.
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  4. 12-28-2007, 05:53 PM #4
    ger21
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    Oops, I made a mistake. Scale by .03937.
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