Not a subject I know much about, this seems to give the best overview of
the kinematics.
http://linuxcnc.org/docs/ja/html/motion/5-axis-kinematics.html
I think the XYZAC example at the very end is nearest what you are
proposing, with A and C rotating in relation to Z
The G codes remain the same, but the plane in which the axis operates
may limit them.
Regards post processors, usually one for Mach is a good starting point,
being generally compatible.
Quite a few CAM packages have linuxcnc posts, either in the package or
as something available either from their forum or the linuxcnc forum. So
check either before you choose a CAM or before you write your own.
On 17/02/2018 23:51, Damien D wrote:
Hi,
I'm planning on building a 5axis plasma cutter similar to this one
<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/machinekit/jTE2p9Jc6Fo/jXMEL5CXAwAJ> but
with one more axis to tilt the torch head.
I'm thinking of starting from the existing maxkins kinematics (XYZBC)
and then modify it to my needs.
Sorry if some questions seem 'stupid' but I'm quite new in CAM.. I'm
googling around and try to understand how the 5axis interface works
between CAM softwares and CNC controller (Machinekit).
What I'm struggling to understand is what will be the G-codes
supported by Machinekit if I use the "maxkins" configuration?
Does Machinekit support RTCP (Rotating Tool Center Point) like in this
video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uj7zqI7Wdhw>. If yes, what are
the G-codes commands Machinekit can understand to handle RTCP?
I would need to know that to chose/configure the post-processor.
Or Maybe I should rather ask what post-processor (configuration)
should I use to produce G-code that can be understood by Machinekit?
Thanks for your help,
/Damien
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