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  1. 04-20-2009, 03:06 AM #1
    automationtechinc
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    Mach3 Lathe Thread

    Hi, we try to use both Mach3Version3.043.000.exe and Mach3Version3.042.020.exe to make M20*1.5 thread/60Degree, Materials is Aluminum Bar: D= 20MM,L=154MM
    G Code as follow:
    G40 G18 G80 G90 G95 G97 S334 M03
    G00 X0.525
    G00 Z0
    G00 X-0.1
    G76 X-1.5 Z-20 Q1 P1 J0.05 L45 H0.05 I0 C1.5 B0.0001 T0
    M5
    M30
    1: Picture 1: It is not 60Degress, not smooth, (Speed @190RPM)
    2: Picture 2: It is not better Speed at 160/220 rpm
    Any suggestion to make a good thread?
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  2. 06-01-2009, 12:53 AM #2
    Toymanf
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    I hope you have already solved your problems with threading. If not, you should check this topic at machsupport forums. Lot's of good info!

    http://www.machsupport.com/forum/ind...ic,8314.0.html

    Good luck
    Frank
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