Using LinuxCNC, I have a set of self-written wizards/demons in a folder.
Start LinuxCNC; load the demon I need; use GEDIT to set the user values
of, say, Xwidth, Ybreadth, tool diameter.
Reload in LinuxCNC and run it.
Not fully conversational, but reasonably quick and convenient. There is
no additional screen or separate controls for the demons. They are just
individual programs that do specific operations.
If demons are stored by name in the subroutine folder, it is relatively
straightforward to load a short skeleton program and add CALLs to a
sequence of named subroutines which are then pulled in and used
automatically. To be honest, I seldom use that method because, being
lazy, it's almost as easy to just load the Demons I need individually,
in the sequence I need, to do a job.
So; while I would love a Tormach, the cost here is huge (40K GBP), and
my cheap and cheerful method works pretty well most of the time.
I also 'enjoy' programming, which is where LinuxCNC scores against Mach
because of the availability of proper structures like IF and WHEN and
named variables, etc. I have always had a fully licenced Mach3, but much
prefer the programming capabilities of LinuxCNC which I have used
exclusively for some years now.
Would a Tormach with PathPilot allow me to drop into programming mode
easily?
Marcus
On 2022-09-07 23:37, ken.stra...@sympatico.ca wrote:
All of the above! There is a conversational wizard screen that mostly
does
what you want. For my work I would probably model it in CAD since
facing
would be only a tiny part of the ultimate machining. As others have
suggested, try it yourself on Tormach Hub.
The only Tormach conversational stuff that I use often is thread
milling.
Works a treat!
-----Original Message-----
From: John Dammeyer <jo...@autoartisans.com>
Sent: September 7, 2022 6:29 PM
To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
<emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net>
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
Awesome. A Tormach user!
OK. Say I have an aluminum plate casting that is 3"x7"x about 0.8". I
can
clamp it in the vise and set it so about 0.25" is above the edge of the
vise
and it's pretty close to parallel with the XY plane.
I want to remove about 0.1" to make it flat. To remove the sand
casting
imperfections. My shell mill with 4 carbide cutters is 2" in diameter.
So do you have the equivalent of a MACH3 wizard?
Or do you manually write G-Code?
Or first model it in CAD and then use CAM software to create the
G-Code?
Thanks
John
-----Original Message-----
From: ken.stra...@sympatico.ca [mailto:ken.stra...@sympatico.ca]
Sent: September-07-22 2:42 PM
To: 'Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)'
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
I have a real Tormach and frequently use the hub to test hand coded
programs prior to running things on a real machine. No charge, much
safer and crashes never break a tool!
-----Original Message-----
From: Chris Albertson <albertson.ch...@gmail.com>
Sent: September 7, 2022 3:22 PM
To: Enhanced Machine Controller (EMC)
<emc-users@lists.sourceforge.net>
Subject: Re: [Emc-users] Acorn CNC
>
> And for a simpler operating like surfacing something held in the
> vise or clamped to the table there's an approach like the attached
> photo or must one still write G-Code or use CAM to do this?
>
> Perhaps a Path Pilot user can post a screen shot like the one
> attached that shows how to do this?
>
Better than a screenshot. I just signed up for "PathPilot Hub" This
lets you interact with an online simulated machine. I can make a part
and see how the machine will cut it. If I like the result and if I
own a real PathPilot machine than after trying it in the online
simulation I can move the code to my milling machine.
I have zero experience with this but it looks like this is used for
students taking PathPilot classes.
The other use for this might be if you need to program your mill but
the mill is cutting a part now. Using the on-line version allows you
to program the mill while it is working. This could be a huge time
safer
The above is everything I know, the real info is at the link below
https://tormach.com/pathpilot-cnc-controller
--
Chris Albertson
Redondo Beach, California
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