Axis combinations still work with a 5x post?

[Ewood42]

Are selected axis combinations disabled when using a 5 axis post? We have many parts where we plunge cut similar features along the diameter of a round part in z at B0 (machine is set up strictly for 3+2), and I'm trying to figure out how to lock the y axis so it will cut these features using only x, z and a. I tried creating an axis combination in the machine definition that omitted Y, but it did not change the way it posted at all.

 

Several of the machines I post for have very little memory on the control, so the code for plunging along an arc is a lot more compact using G18s, and it is easier for an operator to make program adjustments to comp for tool deflection when they are just changing x coordinates, rather than trigging out the x+y's.

 

That, and I keep getting the "well....... that's just how we've always done it" line.

[Guest]

Not an educational user..moving

[Guest]

and no, 5 axis posts are not hooked up to the machine def

[crazy^millman]

and no, 5 axis posts are not hooked up to the machine def

 

No Generic 5 Axis post. With the right Post builder they can be hooked up, but not going to be free.

[Ewood42]

I doubt I'll get them to pay for any post help... so, back to studying for me I guess.

 

On the plus side, within a year here I'll probably be able to figure it out on my own. Knew next to nothing about writing posts a month ago, and I've managed to figure out quite a bit.

(With some help from everyone here, of course)