Machine defs - programming 5 axis lathe with sub

[honeybunches]

We are playing around with a new to us lathe that is Fanuc based. Machine has X, Y, Z, C1, B ( sub motion), and the live tools. I cannot find anything close to this as a generic machine in X2 so curious how we get started learning to modify an existing post? Is this a mountain to climb?

 

I have experience working on existing posts for mills to streamline code but that is about it. Does X2 have some sharp utilities to create a new machine like this?

[crazy^millman]

Best bet is to contact In_house and have them get you one. The mountain is a very tall one. There are some ones that might work that have this capability. Need to install them off of the 2nd Cd.

 

HTH

[honeybunches]

I am not familiar with in-house. New here. Is this a reseller of posts? Is this what you are recommending? I am not sure if I can get the Dean to grant funds for a post just yet but possibly.

 

 

Are none of the generics close enough to work with? I noticed you too have fought a very similar situation with mill/turn machines. Sounds like this is just MCX's short fall in lathe work.

[iowajim62]

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I am not familiar with in-house. New here. Is this a reseller of posts?

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In-House is the owner of this website they have so kindly provided for us. And yes they are providers of posts.

 

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Is this what you are recommending?

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Yes that is what Ron is recommending.

 

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I am not sure if I can get the Dean to grant funds for a post just yet but possibly.

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You should contact the Educational Division thru your local reseller to see what help they can provide. Your Instructor would be the person to talk to about this.

[GoetzInd]

With all the time you'll end up spending I would just pony up and pay in-house for a machine specific post. It might cost a few pennies but you will be makin chips. Besides that post should be pretty simple and no matter what type machine they should have one very close already.

 

Mike

[honeybunches]

I noticed the in-house contact specifically says do not contact for posts. Who do I talk to?

[Jayson Kramer]

Talk with your local dealer and mention that in-house has a post for your needs. they will contact them and make it happen. Thats how I have done it in the past with my customers.

[honeybunches]

Thanks for all your help Jay. You have been a LOT of help.