I am replying to Ted's message but my comments are agreeing with Ted and against whomever made the comments Ted responded to.
> On 2/3/2012 3:19 AM, emc-users-requ...@lists.sourceforge.net wrote: > > Beware - of these gotcha's > > > > > > No jog in feedhold! - So don't break an insert or get a swarf ball > > > around a tool!!! > Heh - I've been running NC/CNC machines for 32 years. I have operated machines with jog in feed hold available. It is useful in so few situations that it is not an issue to put much time into. > > > > > > Taper thread pitches are measured along the hypotenuse ??? > I must agree taper pipe thread pitch is measured along the axis of the thread. The LinuxCNC application is able to do this with a little math. The LinuxCNC appplication can do more. Enough said. > > > ... > > > Unfortunately any changes to EMC only happen if you can do it yourself > > > even when you can prove it's sensible or Industry standard. Committee > > > member ego's seem to overrule standards or common sense. > This comment leads me to believe you would be able to recognize ego beyond capability. I have spent time with some of the "Committee" members. Any ego they possess is FULLY supported by their abilities. In my opinion the people connected to LinuxCNC are helpful, GIVE their time and effort to it (MUCH appreciated BTW) and are very thoughtful and capable. Your comment is unhelpful and unnecessary. > > > > > > Explains really why it's still a niche application with so few > users... > > > > Maybe you should just stay with an application that is more suited to your ability? just my opinion Stuart ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Try before you buy = See our experts in action! The most comprehensive online learning library for Microsoft developers is just $99.99! Visual Studio, SharePoint, SQL - plus HTML5, CSS3, MVC3, Metro Style Apps, more. Free future releases when you subscribe now! http://p.sf.net/sfu/learndevnow-dev2 _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list Emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
