Mirror image C-axis.

[M-man]

I guess Mirror image for x axis are used for dubbel turret lathes, but if I set mirror image for c-axis (Offset/settings page down). would this make it able to produces both a left and right version of a flange with the same program??

[M-man]

Hmm, nothing happen, the part were machined as programmed and no mirroring were taking place.too bad.

[cincron]

Originally Posted by M-man Hmm, nothing happen, the part were machined as programmed and no mirroring were taking place.too bad.

Hmmm... I never used that... It is just as easy to copy the program and changed your Z-Axis sign (if you're talkin the main is Z- and the sub is Z+) If you are using G2/G3, then just change those to to oposite also.

You could also use this part of th e program as a sub program with macro variables... loading it with a G65 P(sub program #) and take care of it that way too...

[M-man]

I was trying to cut a flange in axis C and just using one prg to cut a left and right version of part...