Hello,
Lets see if we can get something going here for ideas on templates for VQC.
It would be neat if we could even exchange templates. Lets hear how you have modified VQC program.

Have a great day!!!! :cheers:

ethal68 -
I have never used this feature so I am very interested in seeing how this may be used as well.

I wish I had some useful input for users of VQC.

Ken

I have an "04 VF-5/50 with all the bells and whistles. I have downloaded the Haas VQC software from the website; however, I have not taken the time to play with it much. I want to set up some templates for my probe more than anything. I will try to start going through it this afternoon. Hopefully I will lhave something good to share in a day or two.

There is a freeware version of CNC Quick Code for the HAAS at:

http://www.machinist-toolbox.com/qcode.htm

It has more features than the one from HAAS.

Hi guys,

I used VQC on a tool room mill a few years ago. The only thing I ever did was simple hole patterns. But it did work very well. It only took a few min to produce a lot of holes.

Dalen

Hi
We use VQC on our Haas VF3 just about every day we find it has taught a lot about G code with out the hard study this has also helped with a lathe.
Have not learnt how to add to VQS yet but this is the next step. i hope to learn from this thread.
Best Regards
Burgs

Since nothing on VQC has been posted in here except good intentions and interest to learn, I thought I'd post a segment from an older manual for creating/customizing VQC templetes. I'll post more as I have time.

I was able to add a VQC template to our Haas SL-40 lathe. I'll be glad to lend a hand if anyone wants to give it a try.

Hello Everyone, I will try and answer any question regarding the workings of VQC.

has anyone ever used haas for probing coordinates
and if so how well did it work.
thanks
bob m

We have two MiniMills at the Community College. One is equipped with a Renishaw OMP40 work probe. We use it extensively for setup (establishing or updating work offsets) as well as in-process inspection. As for reverse engineering, I think a CMM is better suited.

All of the probe calibration cycles as well as measuring cycles are done using Renishaw's Inspection Plus macros, which are loaded into the HAAS controller as part of the optional package. Programming is very easy and output to a PC for data collection or inspection report is extremely user friendly.

If you would like sample code, let me know and I will post it.

has anyone ever used haas for probing coordinates
and if so how well did it work.
thanks
bob m
Bob,
I just purchase one on my new haas mill and it really is sweet for setting tools and you don't need to use an end finder any more or an indicator for finding the center . I haven't used it long so I don't know how well it will work over the long haul but right now I really like it. I leave it in the tool changer and call on it when I need it.
Bill T.

i have done very little inspection work with our probe and have had some succes using it. i was looking for some help on saving multable probe data in a variable and then printing all the recorded data in one (w) print cycle any info would be helpful

060630-0652 EST USA

carguy001:

Your question would probably get more attention under HAAS in its own thread instead of under VQC.

Why do you want to dump all the data at once?

If you send many DPRNT statements at one time your can overflow the HAAS output buffer, even at 115.2 kbaud. It is better to spread these in time. Also if you have a large number of data points you might have a shortage of available variables. Using a large number of variables creates a management or definition problem.

.

thanks gar i will put something in the haas thread but do you know how to store the data to a variable and then print from the variable


thanks again

060630-0747 EST USA

carguy001:

Assume the X-axis value you want to output is in variable #501, then the following statement will output whatever is in #501:

DPRNT [ X#501[24] ---- 501 VALUE.]

If #501 contained 4.7641, then the resultant printed output would be
X 4.7641 ---- 501 VALUE.

.

thanks gar

i will play around with this a little bit and see what happens i look at your other posts and think that will also help

Why don't they have a Square pocket milling VQC template?

Is that not called frame milling.

Hmmmm I don't know. I don't remember seeing frame milling in the menu selections either. I'll have to look tomorrow

personaly i think it is a pice of garbage it is easyer to program your part contours by writing a program or select a program copy it and edit to your needs.but i only run a HAAS SL30 B.B. with 15" kittagawa chuck.

http://www.haascnc.com/training/Misc_PDF/PCQC%20on%20Web.pdf

:rainfro:

Hi all,
Using Visual Quick Code and the VOC Probe System, can you use this to tell if a blank or slab is out of square or skewed on the mill table? By probing twice along the lengths of two sides, can the probe tell how far off the part is and either send an alrm or ultimately, compensate for this and match the milling program to the skew angle? That would be nice!
Bob

Here is a version of VQC with additional templates to finish slot in X and in Y axis. I've proven it out and all works well. Enjoy !

The Haas probing system will adjust for these issues. But you must use the G65 command in your macros.

I just started writing some VQC for HAAS TL2 and SL20. I actually used local macros in the output of the code so in the VQC you only have to enter O.D, Pitch and Z depth to cut a thread very close to size the first time. Nice not to have to calculate each thread every time!

I just started writing some VQC for HAAS TL2 and SL20. I actually used local macros in the output of the code so in the VQC you only have to enter O.D, Pitch and Z depth to cut a thread very close to size the first time. Nice not to have to calculate each thread every time!

It is a convenient Tool:)