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by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion
Replies: 64
Views: 22795

Re: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion

My plan is to purchase an hour of support time and sort through what I need then. Been busy. Will do when schedule allows.
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:38 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: TT-4 on lathe how to start
Replies: 13
Views: 795

Re: TT-4 on lathe how to start

I bought the lathe TT-4 for my lathe as well. Spend many hours trying to get it working reliably and finally gave up. Interested to see if you have better luck with it.
by slodat
Mon Jul 10, 2023 10:32 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion
Replies: 64
Views: 22795

Re: Hardinge Accuslide Gang Tool Lathe Acorn Conversion

I have the Accuslide running OP2 on production parts I make for my business. OP1 is on a 1986 Okuma LB12 two axis lathe with the original control. It’s a great running old machine. OP2 is this simple threading operation. Perfect for the Accuslide. I wish I could figure out edge break chamfers in Int...
by slodat
Tue Jul 04, 2023 2:34 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Digitizing import into Fusion problem
Replies: 6
Views: 486

Re: Digitizing import into Fusion problem

What units are you using in Fusion? What's the diameter of the scanned data?
by slodat
Mon Jul 03, 2023 12:06 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Lathe tool offset question
Replies: 2
Views: 271

Re: Acorn Lathe tool offset question

T0101 is tool #1, offset 1
by slodat
Sun Jul 02, 2023 11:22 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Acorn Lathe tool offset question
Replies: 2
Views: 271

Acorn Lathe tool offset question

Calling tools with four digit number: T0101, T0202, etc. Screen shows T00001, T0002, etc. Lathe build thread is in my signature. It's a gang tool lathe. Wondering why it's not showing T0101, etc? It's working correctly. I ran a big batch of these parts without issue today. Just don't understand the ...
by slodat
Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?
Replies: 12
Views: 1558

Can someone give me a hand with Intercon Lathe Chamfers?

I've spent hours trying to figure out the intercon lathe chamfer function. I've read the manual. I just don't get how it works. Can someone please explain or give me a hand with this? I'm sure it's easy once I understand it. I'm wanting to break the edge at Z-.9 in the attached intercon file. Thank ...
by slodat
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:13 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Pendent Manual Milling??
Replies: 11
Views: 829

Re: Pendent Manual Milling??

I use the wireless MPG to clean up stock prior to machining and similar operations all the time. Works great for me.
by slodat
Fri Jun 16, 2023 11:11 am
Forum: Centroid Acorn CNC Controller
Topic: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit
Replies: 121
Views: 49219

Re: Tree Journeyman 425 mill retrofit

Well said, Marty. I agree on all points. I'm happy with the machine. I'm not aware of another manufacturer that offers NEMA standard mounting and ZRI output. I have two machines running on the DMM DYN4 motors and drives, and they run great now!