help with simple program

[poster]

Im trying to use the conversational to program a disk with 36 slots radially around the center. Is there a better way of doing this instead of entering each individual slot coordinates?? something like a bolt circle but with slots??

Thanks

[jeffrey001]

You could send me the quotes of the drawing, I could send you the program.

PM me.


Jeff

[ZZZZ]

Use the Rotate function under Special in a subroutine or a called program:

Event 0 of 9

Program Setup
Program name [RADIAL SLOTS ]
Dimensions [Absolute]
Units [English]
Work Coordinate [---]
Setup Notes:
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Event 1 of 9

Tool Change
Tool [Change]
Tl Chng Position X[ ]
Y[ ]
Tool Number T[1 ]
Tool Description [END MILL ]
Spindle Speed S[2000 ]
Spindle Direction[CW]
Coolant [---]
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Event 2 of 9

Goto Subroutine
Subroutine Number [1 ]
Options [Loops]
Number of Loops [36 ]
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Event 3 of 9

Start Subroutine
Subroutine Number [1 ]
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Event 4 of 9

Tool Pierce - Start Mill Cycle
Z Pierce Feedrate [25 ]
Return Point [Clearance]
Clearance [.1 ]
Final Z Depth [-.5 ]
1st Z Depth [-.25 ]
Z Increment [.25 ]
X Pierce Point X[2 ]
Y Pierce Point Y[0 ]
Compensation [Off]
Options [---]
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Event 5 of 9

Mill Geometry - Line
Feedrate F[50 ]
Coordinates [Cartesian]
X-axis X[5 ]
Y-axis Y[ ]
Z-axis Z[ ]
End [---]
Extend Back [Off]
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Event 6 of 9

Tool Retract
End Mill Cycle
Point on part after tool retract
[Auto]
Call Island #[ ]Call Island #[ ]
Call Island #[ ]Call Island #[ ]
Call Island #[ ]Call Island #[ ]
Call Island #[ ]Call Island #[ ]
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Event 7 of 9

Set Rotation Angle
Turn Rotation [Adjust]
Rotation Angle AA[10 ]
Rotation Origin X[0 ]
Y[0 ]
Z[ ]
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Event 8 of 9

End Subroutine
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Event 9 of 9
End of Program
Spindle off [Yes]
Coolant off [Yes]
Z to Home Position [Yes]
X Position (Home relative)[ ]
Y Position (Home relative)[ ]
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[poster]

o.k. never seen that function before kinda neat.

Thanks