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by awander
Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:21 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Thanks. Les. makes perfect sense now
by awander
Wed Jul 27, 2022 2:11 am
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Thanks, Les, I think I see how the limits work now, based on the knob job file.

The limits tell each operation where (on the profile) to act. Is that correct?
by awander
Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:19 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Hi Les:

I have one operation set up in that file I sent; an OD profile, on Layer 0, using Tool T1.

I'll go thru the knob.job to see if it answers any of the questions I have about settings....
by awander
Sun Jul 24, 2022 5:42 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Not seeing any tool paths. I see Input Path, Segment Ends, and Path Ends, that's it. Simulation just moves the tool in from the right, nothing more. I loaded the code into Mach4 as well, and see no toolpaths. I'll try the LinixCNC milling post as well, and let you know it acts any differently. Can y...
by awander
Sat Jul 23, 2022 5:35 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Hi Les: I found the reference just above to the LinuxCNCLathe post, so I am using that. I've imported a very simple drawing, and created a RH turning tool, and a single profile operation, and I can get it to post code. The code doesn't look right to my eye, and the simulation just moves the tool in ...
by awander
Fri Jul 22, 2022 10:50 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Hi Les:

I may have missed it, but I can't figure out which post-processor to use. Is there a Mach4 Lathe post? (or any lathe posts)?
by awander
Wed Jul 20, 2022 4:39 pm
Forum: New features
Topic: Turning module
Replies: 81
Views: 224039

Re: Turning module

Hi Les:

I hope to try it out in the next couple of weeks.