Need help with machine position?

[Rob B]

I'm running a part that indexes 8 time before program ends. We are using a manual indexer. I have the program stopping at "M00" for each position. My problem is I want the machine to move to machine "G28 Y0" at each "M00". What can I do to get MC to output this code so I don't have to hand edit program every time I run this job.

Using V9.

Thanks

Rob

[88Matt]

Is the only job that u want it to do this? I'm assuming that it is. If so, try putting your G28 Y0; M00 in a text file and then use manual entry. I'm guessing you'll have an M00 before and after the G28 now, but then again it's quick and dirty.

[mayday]

is this a rare instance?

 

ever consider a simple thing like search and replace in cimco edit?

search for M00

replace with

 

G28 Y0 M00

otherwise post edit or use canned text

[Slepydremr]

Does it have to go all the way to Y HOME?

 

If not just use a point toolpath w/ that tool using canned text to shut off spindle, coolant and put out the M00.

[Guest]

quote:

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G28 Y0 M00

otherwise post edit or use canned text

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+1 on the canned text, probably the best way to handle it.

 

Here's a recent thread that discussed setting it up within a post

 

Linky

[Rob B]

John,

I've never used canned text before.

I have put canned text #10 before my toolpath. When I post the operation, I get an "M10" code. Is this correct? canned text #10 is set to do "G28 G91 X0." isn't that what it should post to my program, rather than "M10".

Thanks

Rob

[Guest]

In the pcantout section you should add

 

code:

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if cantext$ = ten, [pbld, n$, sg91, "G28", "Y0.," e$

]

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Remember to back up your post before making any edits

[Rob B]

John,

I'll try this tomorrow morning. I'll let you know what happens.

[Slepydremr]

Don't forget for Johns code to work your post has to know

 

code:

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ten        : 10     #Define constant

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I think most generice post only went up to four.

[Guest]

That does depend on which post slepy,

 

The MPmaster is set for 10 but only intializes the 1st four.

[Rob B]

I'm not having any luck. Here is the section of my post that I have been trying to edit.

 

 

pcant_10 #Canned text - output call

cantext = cant_val10

pcant_out

 

pcant_out #Canned text - build the string for output

#Assign string select type outputs

if cantext = three, bld = one

if cantext = four, bld = zero

if cantext = ten, pbld, n, sg91, "G28", "Y0.," e

#Build the cantext string

if cantext = one, strcantext = strcantext + sm00

if cantext = two, strcantext = strcantext + sm01

if cantext > four,

[

strtextno = no2str(cantext)

strcantext = strcantext + strm + strtextno

]

 

 

The problem is the alarm:

 

Processing file with COMET TEST...Variable not defined: ten

Post line number 2128

Program execution halted due to error(s) in .pst

 

Seems to me that I'm not putting the info in the right place. The post is looking for the info, but not understanding what info. that I've given it.

This post stuff is confussing sometimes!!!!!!!!

Can you tell if it's in the wrong place.

[Guest]

email me Rob,

 

I'll see what I can do for you.