"as ive seen fanucs that use half offsets and use full dia offsets, which all of this is also dependant upon programming
technique if one really digs down to it " Jeremy Youngs I would like to see the wear offsets applied in full also, I agree that it is less math for the operator. Not knowing how or what is involved on the LinuxCNC side could that be just a parameter to change for either Full or half in the INI file? I am running the Faunuc style patch now and it only takes half or radius inputs this is cumbersome on a lathe for sure and a mill too in my opinion. "as to the assigning of pockets we have three choices, assignment, (each tool has a pocket ) randomization ( control picks the first available pocket, this is faster) , and random with the ability to assign which i vote for so as to have the fastest tool change possible and assign for large tools that need an empty pocket next to them." Jeremy Youngs I would vote for random with the ability to assign also, especially once I get to the task of putting LinuxCNC on one of my vertical machining centers. So far I have only had experience on our first turning center. I want to contribute to this in anyway possible but it will only be from the user standpoint. You guys go way over my head on most of the issues I read on here. Jeff L Johnson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LogMeIn Central: Instant, anywhere, Remote PC access and management. Stay in control, update software, and manage PCs from one command center Diagnose problems and improve visibility into emerging IT issues Automate, monitor and manage. Do more in less time with Central http://p.sf.net/sfu/logmein12331_d2d _______________________________________________ Emc-users mailing list [email protected] https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/emc-users
