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Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Mon 05 Dec , 2016 14:21 pm
by malutki69
Hello
I have been trying out quickturn 2d design and wanted to make a simple part with a M45 thread.
The simulation in quickturn 2d works ok.... but when I run the prog on the machine the threading cycle did not cut anything and the tool returns all the way back home in the Z axis.
My version of VR turning v1.8 and it was really old. The lathe is from 2002. Maybe someone knows what the problem is. Thanks
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Mon 05 Dec , 2016 16:17 pm
by Martin
I would think that a M45 thread may be outside it's limits but you can try updating to the latest version of VRTurning.
http://www.denfordata.com/downloads/vrturningv1_47.zip
Make sure you have a copy of the licence file first though.
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Mon 05 Dec , 2016 16:59 pm
by malutki69
Hello
Thanks Martin...........but I can't make even smaller thread. How to updating the vr turnig to latest version? I have got only dongle ....is that enough?. Regards
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Tue 06 Dec , 2016 12:02 pm
by Martin
It looks like there is a compatibility issue between QuickTurn 2D Design & the control cards fitted to pre NextStep controlled machines.
Can you try the threading example in the below post.
viewtopic.php?f=23&t=3896&p=14962&hilit=thread#p14962
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Wed 07 Dec , 2016 14:08 pm
by malutki69
Hi
Unfortunately does not work.....does it mean that the control cards does not support these g-code?
What can I do to make it work??
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Wed 07 Dec , 2016 23:50 pm
by angel-tech
i think there are several threading g codes and the software gives the wrong one for the controller. Try editing the g code with the other threading g codes
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Fri 09 Dec , 2016 16:00 pm
by malutki69
angel-tech wrote:i think there are several threading g codes and the software gives the wrong one for the controller. Try editing the g code with the other threading g codes
Hello
All I know is my control board supports treading g code G92 and G76.
Can you specify a sample threading program with use the G92 or G76. Regards
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Sat 10 Dec , 2016 2:56 am
by angel-tech
try generating your threading program and look at the code, then change the threading g code for the one that your machine accepts.
Re: Cyclone cut thread problem.
Posted: Sun 11 Dec , 2016 0:28 am
by TDIPower
I have a DOS based starturn 5, I bought quickturn 2d Design knowing the screw output wouldn't work but for the benefit of being able to design stuff and get the G code, a bonus I found was that each different section of the outputted code starts with a description. I have not needed to do any thread work yet but have the older lathe design software so can, when needed, produce the G code in that and copy/paste it into the required section. Or I hope be able to learn how to just write it my self (spend an evening on a text editor writing codes for standard threads then just change the lengths and insert when required. It would be nice to just upgrade the electronics to a later version that supports VR turning.