No taper on the insert

Thanks to everyone, I got it to work.

Then on my drive home, had an epiphany.....

If you run out of cutter comp, tell mc the tool is a smaller diameter....Doh

The mc file???

I got the taper issue worked out. had to decrease the size of my tool,  but cant add enough cutter comp to produce the thread

my taper angle is set to 1.7899....still no luck

I have a kennametal inserted thread mill.  I'm trying to create a 1"-11.5 npt thread.  Now it seems to want to work backwards...i.e. bigger at the bottom of the id and shrinking towards the top.... I've tried changing the taper angle to a negative to no avail....

Somebody save me... LOL

Thank you sir!!!

So, if i say it has one tooth (insert redneck joke here..)  I should get more revs??

I can create my thread milling tool, but upon posting the program, it only does one revolution.  Is this normal?  can I get more than one step?

Ended up using rolldie on the 4th axis instead.

Thank da lord for the search function here, and all the brains.

J to tha K

When, not if, I get it to work, I'll post a sample of the gcode

thats what I had in the book too, couldn't get it to work on one of the lathes, but it seems to on the other,

Just need to figure out how to make it do what i want now.

I have a Fanuc O-i control on a Femco lathe.

Is there a parameter to change to use the g34 code? Has anyone used this and can give me an idea where to start?

I need to do a 1 inch per thread to a 1.75 inch per thread over 20". 15 turns

Cant find the info on the net, so I thought I'd hit up the real geniuses here!

Thanx

Jer

I draw in MC exclusively. I don't know how to use solidworks, except to translate it to a format I can pull into MC.

When I do use solidworks, I find that alt f1 doesnt work!!!

Jer

As long as yer buyin, I'm so there

Back in Cali, workin as plant manager, if ya can beleive that sh..

Got custody of my boy, and enjoying my limited freedom, which I spend at the shop!?!?

I really need to find someone to help out here.

Howz the Fam doin Hardmill? All is well, I hope.

changed my display name so youz all get a chuckle

Yes it is sir

Laguna Hills area. Looking for a set-up, operator, with some light programming.

Might have to fire a friend due to lack of motivation. Need someone I can count on. 40 hr week Mon - Fri. Preferred candidate will have a thirst for knowledge, and want to succeed. Is that too much to ask for these days?!?

Email me at [email protected]

Maybe I should get 90deg square inserts?

Cant seem to configure it any other way

I have one,.I just cant seem to get the slot configuration I want.

I want 90 deg top and bottom

Has anyone used one of these? Indexable inserted slotting tool.

I got one and it has parallelogram inserts. I can either have a parallel slot with angled sides, or a perp side, with an angled slot.

I need to set up the insert so I get both parallel and perpendicular.

The tool is made by Michigan Drill Corp.

I'm open to any suggestions.

thanx in adv.

Jer

Bruce.

Check yer mail

Jer

Bruce, I can hook you up with someone who knows those controls backwards and forwards.

Lemme know if you want the contact

Jer

Not sure,

I'll find out today

Its a moot point, he doesn't have the spindle orient function add on.

If he did, it would be M19 P45. for 45 deg. angle,

You can also use R for up to 4 decimal places.

He just needed to put a small hole in the front of the part, on the face.

Thanx for the replies.

Jer