Post position as variable

[Jasond0530]

Had a search on forums, no joy in finding anything! I have to post a drilling op( 2 holes, 2 operations) and need the positions posted as variables due to main program being in data server, and the need to fine tune from the machine(plunging end mill into material to achieve slot length on y axis)

Is this possible?

[romeo123400]

I don't think so, when I need specific data output I just use the manual entry function under the toolpath menu. This will output any command you want. Very nice functionality.

[Craig-B]

Do you have some sample G-code of what you are wanting the post to output.

[Jasond0530]

Do you have some sample G-code of what you are wanting the post to output.

The code is just two positions repeated in 8 different work offsets!

 

G0G90G54X39.162Y#1S4000M3

M11

B0.

M10

G17T5

G43Z50.H10M8

G98G81Z-15.05R2.0F200.

Y#2

G80

G0Z100.0

 

The code is just a repeat of this!

The variables are set in a slave program.

[Craig-B]

This can be achieved by using custom drill cycles in your post, It all depends on how you want the macro variables to be output.