I'm attempting to program a tool path for a deburr brush using X3. The machine is a Makino a61 5XR. Basically its a 4 axis horizontal plus a C axis rotating around Z. I want to move the tool in along the baby blue colored line then rotate C so that the tool follows the dark blue line. I have my wcs setup but I have no idea what path to use or how to use any of the 5X stuff.

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Is that a prototype for Hobart or a custom paddle for an eccentric chef? ...all the ones I have seen were simply cast...Great job none the less

3.14 X Hole Dia. = circumference, make the circumference length the length of the hypotenuse and the .235 the side adjacent, then do the trig, this will give you the ramp angle. I think

I have used custom macros to comp for temp variations, but only on a few simple shaped features...

Like I said earlier, this code was setup for gundrilling, but with a few tweaks it could easily do what you need.

First off let me say there are other ways of doing this but this has worked well for my needs. This is a working "gundrilling" mod that should serve as a good guide for you to add what you want to your post. Declare your desired variables like below... code: slowdrill_speed : 0 # Single Gundrill - Slow PRM for Gundrill Cycle slowdrill_feed : 0 # Single Gundrill - Slow feed for Gundgrill Cycle start_height : 0 # Single Gundrill - Z Start Position first_depth : 0 # Single Gundrill - Z depth for gundrill at slow speed/feed fastdrill_speed : 0 # Single Gundrill - Fast / Recommended RPM for Gundrill retract_feed : 0 # Single Gundrill - retract feedrate drill_speed : 0 # Gundrill Cycle - Drill RPM start_hgt : 0 # Gundrill Cycle - Z start height drill_feed : 0 # Gundrill Cycle - Drill Feedrate Create your postblock in the drilling section of your post... code: pgundrill #DLB--------Canned Gundrill Cycle Added 7-31-08 pdrlcommonb # works in conjunction with pmisc2$ and pmisc2_2$ pbld, *pdrlxy, e$ pbld, *start_height, e$ pbld, *slowdrill_speed, "M4", e$ pbld, *sg01, *first_depth, *slowdrill_feed, e$ pbld, n$, "G4", *dwell$, e$ pbld, *fastdrill_speed, "M3", e$ pbld, n$, "G4", *dwell$, e$ pcan1, pbld, *sg01, *pfzout, *feed, *strcantext, e$ pbld, n$, "G4", *dwell$, e$ pbld, *slowdrill_speed, "M3", e$ pbld, *sg01, *start_height, *retract_feed, e$ pbld, *sg00, *initht_a, e$ pcom_movea Change pmisc2 like this... code: pmisc2$ #Canned Misc #2 Cycle #DLB--------Canned Gundrill Cycle Added 7-31-08 pgundrill pmisc2_2$ #Canned Misc #2 Cycle #pdrill_2$ pgundrill #DLB--------Canned Gundrill Cycle Added 7-31-08 Create custom labels for the MC parameter fields... code: [misc2] 1. "Gundrill Canned Cycle" 7. "Slow RPM" 8. "Slow Feed" 9. "1st. Z Depth" 10. "Fast RPM" 11. "Retract Feed" 1. "Custom Drill Parameters 20" [drill cycle descriptions] 1. "G81/G82 - Drill/Counterbore" 2. "G83 - Peck Drill" 3. "G73 - Chip Break" 4. "G84/G74 - Tap" 5. "G85/G89 - Bore (feed out)" 6. "G86 - Bore (stop, rapid out)" 7. "G76 - Fine Bore (shift)" 8. "Gundrill Canned Cycle" 9. "Subprogram Call" 10. "Probe ID / Bore" 11. "Probe OD / Boss" 12. "Probe X Centering" 13. "Probe Y Centering" 14. "Probe Z Position" 15. "Probe X & Y Centering" 16. "Gundrill - Single Location"

Its possible to make the changes in your post but is it worth it? How often do you need the functionality? I have a very similiar mod in my post for gun drilling.

Me2... I have been using the synch toy for a few years...works great

It is a post mod, but a relatively easy one to do.

James...it sounded like ALL of them left the body, but I didnt try to count them

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Thanks James! That will defiantly go in my reference file, now if I can find a printer that will connect to the RS-232

Can anyone recommend a printer that is capeable of being connected directly to the machine RS-232 to utilize the DPRINT command? Also, James how do you specify what device you want the DPRINT to go to?

quote: I placed the Fanuc Data Server 63354EN.pdf file on the ftp site in the text_&_post_files_&_misc directory. I just searched the ftp but can't find this pdf, does anyone else have it?

code: if id_num < 1 | id_num > 12, #----This checks for a valid user ID number, 1 through 12 ONLY [ result = mprint(id_num,1) spaces$ = 0 *e$ scomm_str, id_num, scomm_end, e$ spaces$ = sav_spc exitpost$ ] This should get you started

The M6400 with as much horespower as you can afford.

I prefer to group tools by type but beware that not all pockets are created equal...some are designed for larger diameter tools and the vast majority wont hold anything beyond 4" diameter, so if you have large tools they will have to go into the pots designed for them or you may have to leave adjacent pots empty and thats a waste. Just food for thought.

set your post up with the exitpost command if a valid name/id is not entered. Give each programmer a unique id number and attach that number to their name, then when they enter their id you see their name and no id entered just exits and they can't post code. Its a hard handed approach but as long as they dont share their id number it will get what you want.

quote: but the machine hasn't been calibrated in at least 5 years. You need to resolve this issue reguardless...Get the machine ball bar tested and/or laser alinged.

having a bit of issue with surface finish in the blue area. Radius is .156 and will be cut in a vertical mill with the boss alinged with Z axis. Materia is 17-4. Surface finish radial works ok but I was wondering what tool path would you use to program this with?

For plain solid carbide tooling, between 100-200 SFM, feed varies greatly depending on dia. but as an example a .500 end mill should be between .001-.002 IPT

Sorry I forgot to mention the walls are all vertical, no undercut and the floors are on different angles.

What method and toolpath would you use to cut these pockets on a 3 axis machine? Material is Ti-6Al-4.

Greg, I agree there has to be a way. I set my brothers Centurion 5 up and he can see his code while running, however this is during DNC as he only runs large files. If I get a chance I'll try a few things on that machine.