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    Default Ultimax code assistance please

    So I picked up a KM-3P and have been playing with it all week. Iv'e got a lot figured out and got my post processor mostly figured out but I've hit a road block.

    I'm trying to cut a hole in a piece of 1/2" stock and when I run the following code I get a message that says "bad arc data block" starting at either N09 or N10 (can't remember at the moment); any suggestions?

    I normally don't have the extra line spaces but I put them in to troubleshoot.

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    N1 G70 G91 G40 T1 M6
    N2 G0 Z0.125
    N3G17
    N4 S2000
    N5 M3
    N6 G0 X1.401 Y0.4244
    N7 G0 Z0.0625

    N8 G1 Z0.06 F6.0
    N9 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N10 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N11 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N12 G1 Z0.12 F6.0
    N13 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N14 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N15 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N16 G1 Z0.18 F6.0
    N17 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N18 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N19 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N20 G1 Z0.24 F6.0
    N21 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N22 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N23 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N24 G1 Z0.3 F6.0
    N25 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N26 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N27 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N28 G1 Z0.36 F6.0
    N29 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N30 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N31 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N32 G1 Z0.42 F6.0
    N33 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N34 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N35 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N36 G1 Z0.48 F6.0
    N37 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N38 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N39 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N40 G1 Z0.54 F6.0
    N41 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N42 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N43 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    N44 M5
    E



    As a side note, I'm using CamBam. Don't laugh, I love it. It does exactly what I need and is very simple to understand. It worked great for my smaller machine that was Mach3 but since this one doesn't have a built in post I had to edit one myself. Got it mostly figured out but if someone has already done this and has one written already it would save me from chasing gremlins and I would appreciate that.

    Thanks in advance,
    Corey

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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    I had the same type of issues when I was doing my post processor . You probably need to switch to how the arcs are measured. Absolute vs incremental.

    I am using sheetcam. I can send you that post processor.



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    I tried changing my G91 to a G90 but when I did that I got an error on the N07 line for the Z movement. Can the measurement type be changed mid-process (maybe only for the arcs)?

    Someone posted some code a while back for a round pocket and I noticed there was no feed speed in the line. Didn't quite understand that, but who am I to say. When I get a chance I'll copy his code and see if it runs on my machine.

    http://www.cnczone.com/forums/hurco/...tml#post821390

    I'll take that post if you don't mind. If nothing else I can open it in notepad and get some info out of it. Did you develop it or did it come with the program?



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    Ecdez-

    If you have never looked at SheetCam, you need to. Les is the owner/programmer for SheetCam, he is always making changes to SC and making it better.

    The only problem is it is 2.5D not 3D.

    Les has a generic Hurco postprocessor, and I had to make some minor changes.

    Tomorrow I will send you the postprocessor that I am using.

    If you PM me your email address I will send it that way.

    Let me know if you have other question

    Steve



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    I looked at it briefly yesterday and plan to download the demo to check it out. Great price on it too. I don't need 3d, just a basic 2d is fine for what I do.

    I'll send you my a pm in a minute. Thanks for you help!

    -Corey



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    I sent a PM (twice) but none are showing up in my sent folder. Let me know if you don't get it.



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    Should someone stumble upon this in the future, I found a solution to the original question.

    The code below

    N8 G1 Z0.06 F6.0
    N9 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N10 G2 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N11 G2 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0


    Should have been
    N8 G1 Z0.06 F6.0
    N9 G2 Y1.7617 I0.0001 J0.6687 F10.0
    N10 X2.0697 Y1.0931 I0.0 J-0.6687
    N11 X1.401 Y0.4244 I-0.6686 J0.0

    No G2 on lines N10 and N11 and repeat for all the remaining similar actions.


    Now I'm on to the next coding bug.



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    Hi I stumbled on this thread because I have a similar issue to Corey's problem. I also have a KM3 (Ultimax) which I have owned for about 6 months. I would be very grateful for any help..

    My problem is also with "I" & "J" codes (interpolation). Specifically that the Ultimax system does not appear to be accepting them. This seems strange as in interactive mode, the system is able to successfully mill radiused corners and circles. In "G-Code" mode however, any "I" & "J" command is rejected. I note also at the top of the code screen, there are no "I" or "J" options. It reads:

    NGGGGG**XYZ**AB***FST**M

    Dose this make sense to anyone? Sould I be seeing "I" & "J" codes as options?

    I have various manuals, alas I don't have the NC programming manual. If anyone can steer me here it would help me enormously.
    This is my first time on this sits. If this needs a new thread, please let me know.)

    Kind regards to all
    Andy



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    Default Re: Ultimax code assistance please

    Hey man, PM me your email address and I'll send you the NC manual. I'll also steer you to something else.



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