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jaredp · #1 02-05-2007, 02:44 PM

I'm designing a 3 axis mill and want to use a 4th axis for a tool changer, does anyone know if this software will allow you to program a 4th axis through macros (like a fanuc pmc controlled axis)?
Also does anyone have any sugestions for a I/O card to use, I'm looking at using a hobbycnc stepper controller for the motors?

ger21 · #2 02-05-2007, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by jaredp

I'm designing a 3 axis mill and want to use a 4th axis for a tool changer, does anyone know if this software will allow you to program a 4th axis through macros (like a fanuc pmc controlled axis)?

You should be able to do what you want. Download the demo and play around with it. It's fully functional.

DennisCNC · #3 02-07-2007, 01:23 PM

It might be simpler to use of these, as they can do all PLC function and then some:

http://cubloc.com/product/01_01.php

http://cubloc.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.p...7fec3a9c94c54e

zedomax · #4 02-08-2007, 06:08 PM

Check this out hack using CUBLOC and steppers...

http://www.zikiwiki.com/wiki/Hacking_CUBLOC#Hack_.233

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