Yes.  MecSoft showed me how to set that up but I'm not impressed so far.    I 
used the application from the link that Martin posted and compared the results. 
 First the AlibreCAM (MecSoft) file used G1 and the Fxx values were as a result 
very slow.   And F8.9 for a 3 degree A axis move still takes about 6 seconds.  
(1/8.9 * 60 = seconds for the move).

Change that G1 to a G0 and it speeds up.    The program Martin linked doesn't 
accept the G-Code with G93 already installed.  So it has to be created without 
G93.  Then it also complained about the G1 and installed a G0 to set the 
speeds.   Speeds were now more like 1800 degrees/minute for a 3 degree turn of 
the axis.

So probably need to come up with a benchmark G-code set of lines that can then 
time how long it takes the rotary axis to move given that I might want a 
cutting speed of 12 IPM to avoid damaging the tool bit or the work.

John



> -----Original Message-----
> From: Greg Bentzinger via Emc-users [mailto:emc-
> [email protected]]
> Sent: July-22-19 7:30 PM
> To: [email protected]
> Cc: Greg Bentzinger
> Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Rotary axis usage
> 
> [Greg]
> BTW MecSoft added the Inverse time mode option to the AlibreCAM,
> RhinoCAM, and VisualMill plug in for SolidWorks.
> Once I get my Hurco Conversion functional I intend to do a series of
> LinuxCNC post processor files for the Mecsoft CAM engine.
> [/Greg]
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