Haas Visual Quick Code (VQC)

[ethal68]

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!!!!

[Ken_Shea]

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

[WOLOG]

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.

[WayneHill]

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.

[dmealer]

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

[Burgs]

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

[jwarren]

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.

[Technical Ted]

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.

[Domin8]

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

[MIDDEN300]

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

[deanrach]

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.

[tetrault]

Originally Posted by MIDDEN300 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.