Multiple Offsets & unrelated lathe question

[Ron_Roy]

Hey Gang,

I downloaded the multiple offset program from the POST page - how does it work? Did it come with a .doc file that I can't find.

Oh yes, on a totally unrelated topic - when you are generating your stock in lathe 8.1.1 is it possible to have your stock represented as a cylinder with a bore? ie 4" diameter rod that has been prebored offline to 1.75"

Thanks,

Ron

[Allan Brown]

Program a part once, and specify the number of required repetitions under Misc Values in the first Operation. A sample file is included in the download.

 

There is a way to accomplish the same thing with V8 posts supporting subprograms (like Mpfan or Mpmaster from this site).

 

Check out the Transform parameters for this file and post out using Mpfan or Mpmaster. The Mpsubrep post is a very application specific post that simplifies the settings to get similar output.

 

MC8 Directory on FTP

MPSUBREP_NEWMETHOD.MC8

 

[ 04-02-2002, 12:39 PM: Message edited by: Dave Thomson ]

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Yes you can define your stock with a bore. Create the shape and chain it in job setup under stock.

[Ron_Roy]

Thanks Gentlemen.

Dave, I can't seem to access the FTP site it keeps giving the "server is down" error.