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by fusion
Fri Jun 13, 2025 11:25 am
Forum: Success Stories
Topic: Old Atlas 12x36 Acorn conversion
Replies: 1
Views: 2053

Old Atlas 12x36 Acorn conversion

Hello!
I have recently completed my Acorn conversion of an old Atlas 12x36 lathe. I bought it in pretty rough shape a few years back. The QC gearbox was missing and it had rust on almost every surface. I cleaned it up and added wanted to do a CNC conversion. This video was my inspiration.
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by fusion
Thu Jul 03, 2025 9:05 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe Fusion Post Request
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: Lathe Fusion Post Request

Thank you very much!!!
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by fusion
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:27 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe Fusion Post Request
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: Lathe Fusion Post Request

I've tried this, but when I post the file, the M codes are not in the file. What do I need to set to have them post to the file?
It says you have to modify the post to allow this function.
https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Manual-NC-commands-are-not ...
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by fusion
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:53 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe Fusion Post Request
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: Lathe Fusion Post Request

Thank you!
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by fusion
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:20 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe Fusion Post Request
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Re: Lathe Fusion Post Request

Uwe,
Thank you for that idea. I was editing the files in a text editor.
What does this mean, "You can also make different templates with different parameters for SSV and FRV using G10" ? I thought the parameters were only set in the wizard.
Mike
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by fusion
Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:25 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Lathe Fusion Post Request
Replies: 9
Views: 671

Lathe Fusion Post Request

Would it be possible to add a check box to the community Fusion post processor that adds spindle speed variation and feedrate variation?
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Thanks!
Mike
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by fusion
Mon Jun 16, 2025 8:16 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Trouble with Logitech K400 keyboard
Replies: 4
Views: 283

Re: Trouble with Logitech K400 keyboard

Thanks Jacob. I have tried all your suggestions and none of them worked, but thank you.
Thanks Scott. I have the K400 not the plus or r variant. I'll try that setpoint software and see if it will work.
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by fusion
Sun Jun 15, 2025 3:03 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Trouble with Logitech K400 keyboard
Replies: 4
Views: 283

Trouble with Logitech K400 keyboard

Hi guys. I bought a Logitech K400 wireless keyboard and it works, but I can’t get the function keys to work properly.
I’ve downloaded and installed the Options and Options+ applications and they don’t work for me. The keyboard and mouse is connected and functions fine. But in the software it sees ...
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by fusion
Wed Jun 11, 2025 8:20 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can I get some help with a One Shot OD Turning
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Re: Can I get some help with a One Shot OD Turning

Thank you!!
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by fusion
Tue Jun 10, 2025 10:05 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can I get some help with a One Shot OD Turning
Replies: 3
Views: 211

Can I get some help with a One Shot OD Turning

I messed something up and overwrote a file somehow.
When I try to use the One Shot turning button on the VCP, it works, but it adds a second operation for cutting a thread.

I was working in Intercon the other night on this thread and I seem to have overwritten my one shot turning button.
How can ...
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