Jeremy/Steve/Chris Chris is correct
1. When reading the U, W words they are reserved for axis movements only. 2. Some lathes are XZ/UW - so the UW words are required for the second tool. While I'd love to keep compatibility with other controllers as far as possible, I just can't see a way to do it in this case. Ben -----Original Message----- From: Chris Morley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: 26 August 2012 08:41 To: EMC Subject: Re: [Emc-users] G71 lathe roughing cycle > > >To work around the use of U and W words on other controllers I have > >used J and L respectively. As such the complete list of words used by > >the current implementation of G71 is: > > Please don't. U and W are consistent amongst Fanuc based controls for > stock amount left on X and Z respectively in cycles. More likely to > confuse those who use CNC commercially and reduces portability of code > across controls by changing parameters. > > > Steve Blackmore > -- I am betting he chose his words wisely - "work around U and W " I am betting that linuxcnc confuses then for the U and W axis. Chris M ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Live Security Virtual Conference Exclusive live event will cover all the ways today's security and threat landscape has changed and how IT managers can respond. Discussions will include endpoint security, mobile security and the latest in malware threats. http://www.accelacomm.com/jaw/sfrnl04242012/114/50122263/ _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
