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by ChrisMe
Tue May 16, 2023 10:18 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Set Acorn to not ask me to switch tool. Chucker mode.
Replies: 3
Views: 261

Re: Set Acorn to not ask me to switch tool. Chucker mode.

suntravel wrote: Tue May 16, 2023 10:02 am Set parameter 6 to 1, this enables auto tool change.

Uwe
Thank you. Where do I find the parameter menu?
by ChrisMe
Tue May 16, 2023 9:55 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Set Acorn to not ask me to switch tool. Chucker mode.
Replies: 3
Views: 261

Set Acorn to not ask me to switch tool. Chucker mode.

I'm using my lathe in chucker mode so how do I set acorn to not ask me to change tool but to just go from toll 1 to tool 2 to tool 3 automatically?
by ChrisMe
Fri May 12, 2023 10:45 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe in chucker mode. How to stop Acorn slamming tools into part?
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Re: Lathe in chucker mode. How to stop Acorn slamming tools into part?

Sorry for asking but how do I move it to a safe "x" position before it moves as there is no y position in line with the spindle I can move it to that wont result in a collision.
by ChrisMe
Fri May 12, 2023 10:26 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe in chucker mode. How to stop Acorn slamming tools into part?
Replies: 4
Views: 307

Lathe in chucker mode. How to stop Acorn slamming tools into part?

I've got a Sherline chucker lathe that I'm running on Acorn. I've been cutting the part with one tool then going to drill it. However on the transfer between tools despite knowing where the part is and where the drill in Acorn keeps trying to slam the drill into the part (along the x axis). How do I...
by ChrisMe
Wed Oct 20, 2021 2:26 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Re: Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?

I assume you are using the Turning cycle (F7). You need to specify the ending X and Z. The software applies the taper working back from the end point, to adjust your start point. Z is moving 0.5 inches, at a 20-degree angle. 0.5 * tan(20) = 0.182. X needs to move out (+) 0.182 per side, so 0.364&qu...
by ChrisMe
Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:42 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Re: Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?

polaraligned wrote: Wed Oct 20, 2021 8:19 am Cutting a taper? What CAM do you have?
I'm using the Centoid Lathe Free CAD.
by ChrisMe
Wed Oct 20, 2021 6:49 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?
Replies: 8
Views: 2249

Are there any good guides on cutting tappers with Acorn?

I'm finding programming tappers very confusing as every time I entre a new number into the CAD it greatly alters the shape of the tapper. Basically I want to cut a taper that at z -0.5 the diameter is 1 inch then I want the tool to cut a 20 degree taped until z-1.5. How do I do this? Thanks.
by ChrisMe
Mon Oct 11, 2021 4:29 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?
Replies: 9
Views: 2189

Re: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?

Oh the G28 position is in Return tab under Part tab. As far as retract style I have no idea how you make the Y move first and then X in the Centroid software. Not sure you can. If your G28 position is behind your part you should never run into issues of it hitting the part on retract. Just set your...
by ChrisMe
Mon Oct 11, 2021 2:59 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?
Replies: 9
Views: 2189

Re: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?

It is in your post processor. If you are using Fusion 360 when you hit post process it is in the box in the corner. Under safe retract style you can tell it to go X then Y for your G28 move. The G28 is your tool change position. Also you need to set a G28 position for each part so that it doesn't h...
by ChrisMe
Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?
Replies: 9
Views: 2189

Re: Set Acorn So It Homes In Z then X Direction. Not the two at once?

I'm just using the free Acorn CNC12 Lathe software. Is it worth while setting the tool up to do a finishing pass ending at the home point so it all works OK?