Help understanding "variables" and others.

[Al_The_Man]

Regarding Bens predicament, This is something I have raised before and I got shot down for saying so, but as someone who has used alot of systems to retrofit, including the PC based systems, I still claim that although I appreciate any system that offers flexiblity, I would like to see every system offer G codes that work as they should out of the box according to industry standards without having to custom write them, or modify them.
I get that right now with Mitsubishi, Fagor, Fanuc and others etc without the need or desire to modify them.
If the ability to modify is there , Great, but to reduce the time needed to implement the retrofit, it is a big advantage not to have to start customizing G codes.
These functions, G codes, are already pretty much industry standardized, as to what to expect of the control when they are issued.
If I use say, a Mitsubishi lathe package on any lathe of my chosing, I expect and get predictable results as far as the way G codes react, no matter what the make, model or end configurations are.
Machine control (M codes etc) is another matter, that is usually flexible, and should be, whatever system is used.
Al.

[Billyboy]

Hey Al,

I do think you're right but have you looked at Camsoft latety? They seem to list all the standard G codes on their web-site and more. CNC Lite and Plus seemed to have a lot less but still the standards. The G codes in their pro version is over the top. You can even create your own new ones.

I agree the Mitsubishi, Fagor and Fanuc are nice and it may be that being able to customize them adds to peoples questions about them but at least I can modify the G codes if I need to.

Billy

[murphy625]

Originally Posted by Billyboy Hey Al, I do think you're right but have you looked at Camsoft latety? They seem to list all the standard G codes on their web-site and more. CNC Lite and Plus seemed to have a lot less but still the standards. The G codes in their pro version is over the top. You can even create your own new ones. Billy

Their website needs work...
Good product, good company, good support, but if I was offering the camsoft software for sale, I would consider their current website as an inadequate company resource in almost every aspect.

I have dealt with several companies with the same symptoms.. There are hundreds more on the internet. I wonder why these companies don't bother to put their best face forward..

Murphy

[HillBilly]

Originally Posted by Billyboy The G codes in their pro version is over the top. Billy

G28 only returns the machine to home with no index check (basically useless.). They do not even list G98 & G99, two useful additions to drill cycles.

Darek