Hi
I work on a lathe at work that has live tooling but it has a option of Cartesian-to-polar interpolation, programming x and y on the lathe which converts it to x and c. but the option is not installed. does anyone know or have a macro that can do Cartesian-to-polar interpolation ?
thanks

I think what you need is G12.1/G112, It already build in the machine.

I tried g12 and g12.1 but they didnt work. never tried g112
have to try it mon

What is the branch of your machine and what try of control?

If you did tried G12.1, then I assume G112 will trip same alarm. I suspect the parameter is not set on for Polar or the M-code is need before excute G12.1.

it is a colchester CNC650 and has a fanuc 10t controller
thanks

I tried G12, G12.1 G112 and I get a alarm (ps010).

in the g-code list in the users manual does not have a g12 or g12.1 in it but there is a section in the manual about g12.1

Yeah, I think you need to call application support and ask them how to turn milling polar. Then the machine should fine, G12.1 is standard for full c-axis.