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Actually, it will solve your issue.
We have a way of doing things here where everything is in inches, from TLO to fixtures and everything.
When we need to run a metric program, we just use the proper G code. We then add the G code to bring back to inch at the end of the program so that machine comes back to the way operators are used.
When reading your G21, the tool offsets, fixture offsets, system variables for positionning will all become metric.
The only thing that does not get scaled is the macro variables.
Hope that helps,
Yes we have this problem too. The solution for us is to lock the planes once they are created. Unlock it if you need to move it and lock again.
It's a PITA but that gets the job done in a safe manner.
Activate the post debugger. Post with the right machine to see where in the post the G56 gets output to the Nc file. Then place it accordingly on the other post.
I suspect that you call your line for the tool inspection after the tool has retracted.
If that is the case, you will need to create previous variables. In our post we have a post block called plast where we put the information we need to use in the next operation. This should take care of the problems.
Old_Bear,
I understand what you are saying but our machines do support it. we only have 1 machine that doesn't and when we need it we just disable arc output in G19 ou G18.
I would still really like to have that option. And I am sure many people would love to have it too.
Hello All,
I just want to add my 2 cents here, We also would love to get wear compensation on 3D toolpaths. Very often we need to add the entry and exit motion manually to get it done. I know what Jayson is saying but if you look at it, changing the 2D comp will have a very very small effect on the 3D point of contact of the tool on the surface. This would be very helpful for us when machining large cone shape chamfers or machining angled walls. The abillity to have or not wear comp would be a huge plus for us.
Let us have the option please!
Hello,
I would like to know if there is a way to scan the NCI file to know if the value of mi3$ for each toolpath.
I want to scan because if the value is <> 0 in at least 1 toolpath, I need to output something in the psof section of the post processor.
Regards,
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