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Okuma U3000/P300S with 5 Axis Function - Anyone got one?


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Hi Greg,

Sorry for the late reply (I thought no one out there could help, and that this thread was on its way out :) )

When using TCPC on the U series, does the tool *have* to be called with the TD=01**** command, even if the B axis is positioned using G52 BA=0 previously?

For example, the tool is used at B45 first, then is to be used at B0 using TCPC. If the tool isn't first repositioned using TD=01**** prior to TCPC, should an alarm occur?

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3 hours ago, Mick said:

Hi Greg,

Sorry for the late reply (I thought no one out there could help, and that this thread was on its way out :) )

When using TCPC on the U series, does the tool *have* to be called with the TD=01**** command, even if the B axis is positioned using G52 BA=0 previously?

For example, the tool is used at B45 first, then is to be used at B0 using TCPC. If the tool isn't first repositioned using TD=01**** prior to TCPC, should an alarm occur?

Mike, I was taught that you always want to start at TD=01 for main spindle and TD=07 for sub. I know when I was working with TopSolid on the 5x Multus post we saw weird things when you didn't start at TD=01. If you are not at the exact correct position of the first move in TCPC you can get weird and undesirable movements to that position. Since CAS needs to be disabled for TCPC you are not protected. I would stick always starting at TD=01 for 5x.

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8 hours ago, YoDoug® said:

Mike, I was taught that you always want to start at TD=01 for main spindle and TD=07 for sub. I know when I was working with TopSolid on the 5x Multus post we saw weird things when you didn't start at TD=01. If you are not at the exact correct position of the first move in TCPC you can get weird and undesirable movements to that position. Since CAS needs to be disabled for TCPC you are not protected. I would stick always starting at TD=01 for 5x.

Thanks Doug. I needed to confirm this. as I had someone query it :)

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