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We have the 1053 delimit tool path setting on as a recommendation from Camplete. What this does is on 5 axis paths since there is no transition block it zero returns z and starts the next path, no tool change spindle keeps running. It doesn't affect 3plus2 because there is an approach block short that transitions to the next path.
I did mess around with the multi axis linking in Camplete but for us it's not worth using.
our Camplete format uses g68.2 to get into position and then cancels it on g43.4 5 axis work.
They can work together 54.4 would compensate for a crooked casting or fixture and 68.2 will let you have a work offset other than the center of rotation.
I TRIed it on ours once but with a table table setup it couldn't get to a proper solution
on the work offset screen page over with the right arrow untill work error shows up. thats the 54.4 table
does m198 work?
it works on our 0 control feeler pallet machine.
we use under 500 MB cards they don't like the bigger cards
I got this from james
Set the machine into "MDI" Mode.
Press the OFFSET/SETTING button.
Change/Set the “I/O Channel” to “4”
Set "Parameter Write Enable" to "1"
Press the Cancel AND Reset buttons simultaneously. This will clear the alarm you get stating parameter write is enabled.
Press the "SYSTEM" button.
Press the numbers "138" on the key pad then "NO. SRCH" on the soft keys (below the CRT). You'll need to set bit 7 to a 1 (Bit order is as follows - 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 - so you'll want to change the furthermost bit to the left to a 1)
Press "3404" on the key pad then "NO. SRCH" on the soft keys. Arrow over to bit 2 (3rd bit from the right) and change that to a "1"
Press "6005" on the key pad then "NO. SRCH" on the soft keys. Set Bit 0 to a 1.
Press "6030" on the key pad then "NO. SRCH" on the soft keys. Change it to "198".
Press the OFFSET/SETTING button to get back to setting and set Parameter Write Enable to a "0". Press Reset.
Now, this will allow you to run directly off your memory card.
Your main program in your machine control will just need to look like the following;
%
O100(MAIN PROGRAM)
M198P1234
M30
%
Optionally, you can add a Q to the M198 Pxxxx line (M198P1234Q101) and it will jump to that line number within the Sub Program.
Your program on the memory card MUST be named Oxxxx (the exes being a 4 digit number that MUST correspond to the actual Sub Program Number in the sub program. (ex. O1234) with NO file extension.
Your program on the memory card must be as follows (making sure the M198 P call AND the O number AND the Sub Program Number match as I've shown)
%
O1234(YOUR PROGRAM NAME HERE)
(YOUR PROGRAM AS NORMAL)
N101
M99
%
You MUST have a memory card in the slot when “M198” is called or you will get an alarm.
NOTE:
You’ll need to have the following on hand as well;
• USB Reader/Writer for your PC so you can load programs to the Compact Flash Card.
• PCMCIA to Compact Flash Card Adapter so you can load programs from the Card to the machine.
• 1MB to 1GB (MAX) Compact Flash Card. The smaller the capacity, the more likely it will be compatible with your machine.
We got a used vmc for free basically and they set it up. I got the auto touch off to work on the OTS but the manual touch just sits there. The GUI says it's executing but there is no movement.
Can it be activated with a g65 macro call or only from the GUI?
What does it post out as? That is technically just a label in the drop down. You can change it to what ever you want in the control def text.
In the pdrill post blocks you can see what it will actually post and change the value. It may say sg32 or "G32" . You may need to alter more of the cycle depending what the control wants.
It's probably welding to the drill causing it to enlarge parts of the hole.
I would think something uncoated would be best. I would Try cutting the spindle speed and increase the chip with a small peck. Maybe a parabolic drill
Yes the z move is protected as well as any axis movement after until the zero return line. The initial xy rapid is not but can be easily changed to do so.
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