Axis subtitution for rotary
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Axis subtitution for rotary
I'm trying to wrap my head around this. I have XYZA. I can create g code for rotary(wrapping) that uses x or y, but not A. My A is tuned in for degrees and is a 5 to 1 pulley. I can't assign A a Y letter. If I switch cables, this would throw everything off. I'm really frustrated right now because I should already be able to figure this out. When I switch from rotary to linear in the Wizard, does it convert? Then I would only get the part diameter correct in the software to produce the correct numbers and then switch letter in G Code? I know this is done all the time, but...I'm an idiot...
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
If the axis of your rotary axis is parallel to X, it is referred to as the A axis. If it runs parallel to the y- it is the B axis.
You set this extra axis up in the Wizard. So you will have four axes, X, Y, Z, and A.
You'll note that the rotary speed will need to be a LOT higher than your linear speeds for A
The rotary post processor does all the thinking for you. Gary Campbell has posted some very nice post-processors you'll want to have. You 'just' have to get the model right in your CAD program (I use Vectric). The rotary motion is largely invisible to you when you are milling. The spindle will move along the X and Z axes. Your Y axis will never change for that rotary setup.
You set this extra axis up in the Wizard. So you will have four axes, X, Y, Z, and A.
You'll note that the rotary speed will need to be a LOT higher than your linear speeds for A
The rotary post processor does all the thinking for you. Gary Campbell has posted some very nice post-processors you'll want to have. You 'just' have to get the model right in your CAD program (I use Vectric). The rotary motion is largely invisible to you when you are milling. The spindle will move along the X and Z axes. Your Y axis will never change for that rotary setup.
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
The way to wrap your head around this is that your model vector will run along the X axis, and when the vector is wrapped along the Y axis one full rotation you have your model. The X axis length is the model's height, and the length of the Y axis is 2*pi*model radius (circumference).
If you have an A axis, you'd want to get the Y-to-A post processor. You are wrapping Y to the A axis.
If you have an A axis, you'd want to get the Y-to-A post processor. You are wrapping Y to the A axis.
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
I'm running Vectric as well. I saw some of his posts, but I couldn't figure out how to get the PP to install using Aspire's install PP in the dropdown at the top of the screen....because I"m an idiot.grossmsj wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 8:18 pm If the axis of your rotary axis is parallel to X, it is referred to as the A axis. If it runs parallel to the y- it is the B axis.
You set this extra axis up in the Wizard. So you will have four axes, X, Y, Z, and A.
You'll note that the rotary speed will need to be a LOT higher than your linear speeds for A
The rotary post processor does all the thinking for you. Gary Campbell has posted some very nice post-processors you'll want to have. You 'just' have to get the model right in your CAD program (I use Vectric). The rotary motion is largely invisible to you when you are milling. The spindle will move along the X and Z axes. Your Y axis will never change for that rotary setup.
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
I think the PP's are something like "Y-to-A.pp.txt". You have to remove the .txt so you have a PP file. If it is listed as a text file it won't load as a PP
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
fyi.. in the upcoming public CNC12 beta v5.09 rev3 there are significant improvements to Rotary setup and Graphing
Hopefully i'll be posting a public beta tomorrow or the next day. Would be great for any of you Rotary users to give it a go and provide some feedback on the changes.
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Re: Axis subtitution for rotary
Is it tomorrow yet??cnckeith wrote: ↑Tue Feb 13, 2024 9:14 pm fyi.. in the upcoming public CNC12 beta v5.09 rev3 there are significant improvements to Rotary setup and Graphing
Hopefully i'll be posting a public beta tomorrow or the next day. Would be great for any of you Rotary users to give it a go and provide some feedback on the changes.
cnc12_v5.09_BETA_rev2_release_notes.pdf