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    Internal Threading in Chrome Moly presenting challenges. Any suggestions?

    Very good info. I didn't like the whole concept of bar in holder on multi-task machine. My initial preference was capto bars. Your input solidifies that thought and I will try to steer the company in that direction. Many thanks.
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    Internal Threading in Chrome Moly presenting challenges. Any suggestions?

    You were correct Ox on your initial assumption of threading 3" deep in Z. I tried to be clear with setup info but I see that I could have done better. Bar is at 3:1 ratio. Infeed angle at 58deg with alternating flank infeed pattern I was able to get good threads, probably out of luck but...
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    Internal Threading in Chrome Moly presenting challenges. Any suggestions?

    Thanks Ox. I'll give it a go and see how she does.
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    Internal Threading in Chrome Moly presenting challenges. Any suggestions?

    Hey all, Cant figure out a chatter issue and trying to get some help or even pointed in right direction for informational reference. Our Machine: Multus U3000 Mill turn using Capto tooling. Part: M64x6 internal thread. Oal length of 4.5" or so Setup: Part held in bored jaws...
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    G68

    I believe so. I just ran a simple sub-routine (for a quick way to achieve a "long" program), and had two tools used. Here is code: G00 G90 G53 Z0.0 T1 M06 S1000 M03 G00 X1.0 Y0.0 G00 Z1.0 M97 P1000 L100 G00 G90 G53 Z0 M05 T2 M06 S1000 M03 G68 X0.0 Y0.0 R180.0 G00 X4.0 Y0.0 G00 Z1.0 M97 P2000...
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    Macro Programming Fundamentals

    Thanks Dan the keeper of beats. I want to start with good habits, so if clearing intermediate calculative variables is good form, then that's what I will do. Just trying to figure out an easy and proper way to gather information only once and have the program take care of the rest. Like now...
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    Macro Programming Fundamentals

    Yeah, exactly. I do plan on transferring information to different 'sub-macros' within the main macro and need shared variable capabilities. I personally haven't thought of a reason why I would need them to persist after power up as the programs will (well I hope) be all inclusive and...
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    Macro Programming Fundamentals

    Vancbiker, That's a great point. That's even more foresight for future applications than I had yet to think about. Hmm........... Alright VanC, what about this.....: Starting with standardized variable meanings as a way to help facilitate more intuitive programming. Then, if programs are...
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    Macro Programming Fundamentals

    Hello Bill, Thank you for the insight. It is appreciated. The reason you mentioned regarding local variable to common variable reassignment is what I was hoping would in fact work and make organizational sense. So that's good hear. thx As far as the #100's common and #500+ common are...
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    Macro Programming Fundamentals

    Good morning all. It's cool to see this thread still up and going since a year or so ago when I last checked this forum. I am starting to get into challenging macros (for me at least) and looking to set up a system of organization, standardization, and program structures. Might I ask about...
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    Tool Presetter results automatic transfer

    Thanks to all that contributed. It is appreciated. I think this thread, in a rare way, could be helpful to others as well. VanCBiker: I agree, I definitely need to know the presetter. Have not had access to it yet. That is first priority. If it does have RS232, I think the...
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    Tool Presetter results automatic transfer

    I was thinking something along those lines. I do know that the best way to do it is to just HAVE the machine that produces an NC code for the tool offsets. I can write the generic program (after research that is) but I am trying to figure out a way to get those numbers off the screen of the tool...
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    Tool Presetter results automatic transfer

    I really dont know much about the toolsetter. From what I gathered, it only prints out a label. I understand my question depends on a few factors, but assuming the worst case scenario for this task at hand (just displays numbers on a screen), i was wondering if anyone knew of a way to....i...
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    Tool Presetter results automatic transfer

    Hello all, Im looking for a little insight or even some "get reals" on Tool presetter conundrum. NUTS AND BOLTS: -We have an "offline" tool presetter. Labels are printed out with tooling information and then the machinist enters that info into control at machine. -All of the...
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    :confused: It has to work on the machine too?! Damn. Not yet. The machine I run doesnt support macros and I have to maybe "sneak" in on a Saturday to try it on the lathe that does. That operator doesnt like trying anything new.
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Just dowloaded the NCPlot trial and it works like a charm. If anyone is looking to write macros away from machine and test, NCplot is kick ass.
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Well if anyone knows any about Cimco and macros it would be nice to hear from you. And if Cimco cannot process user defined macros, a suggestion on another software would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. SML PS Thanks BAHNL, i'll check it out.
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Yes, that's probably why I have been having a hard time finding where to input data. I came across a you tube video of someone running a macro program i thought with Cimco and was hoping I was just missing some info. Darn.
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Hmm, I dont understand but if you know about it, I believe you more than I know I know. What's so wormy, rabbity and bomby about it? Is Cimco hard to use? To be clear, I am not (yet) asking for help with the macro syntax or program itself. Just on how to software knows what I want to set my...
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    CIMCO and Macro Program Testing. How to input variable values?

    Hey all, Im just writing my first macro program and trying to test it on Cimco Editor v5. I was wondering where in the heck In cimco am I to input the variable values. I have been searching through to find both the area to input values and a way to see how to variable values are affected by...

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