Part off chamfer @ 30 degrees

[Turbo Tim]

Hopefully someone can help with what should be a simple programming problem with our Mazak QT10 with Mazatrol T Plus.

We've used Fanuc/Yasnac controlled turning centres for years but recently bought a used QT10 for some simple parts we need to make. So we are complete novices in Mazatrol, and we are struggling somewhat.

So, the problem:
Family of parts, some of which are from hexagon stock. These I wish to chamfer the part off face of the component at 30 degrees.

Chamfering at 45 degrees is easy enough. Select a 'Groove' process, type 4, and define the chamfer size in the sequence definition.

But how do you do something other that 45 degree? Note we want to use the parts catcher (if that makes any difference)

Tried various groove types and tool moves but not had any success. I'm sure, like most things, it is easy when you know how!

Thanks

[mazatrolonline]

there is no way to change de 45 degrees on chamfers.
all you can do is progrme a manuel unit (g-code in mazatrol unit)to do it.

[jimiscnc]

You can get there from here - it's a matter of mazatrol programming TECHNIQUE.

Create a groove out unit TYPE #2 - right tapered groove. Program this only to generate your 30 degree chamfer.

Then your part off groove unit - TYPE #4, to cut off to center or drill/bore I.D.

create the unit, and keep the cursor on the first line of the unit; menu (rightmost) button should get you to pg 2 of editing functions. press the help softkey - a little CHEAT SHEET to show whether you program the LEFT or RIGHT side of the groove for your GROOVE TYPE # pops up.

There is a help screen for almost all mazatrol units, except for manual, m code or end, if remember correctly.

It can't be done in one unit as you would like, but, you can get exactly what you want via mazatrol program TECHNIQUE

-jim