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    Exclamation Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    I've tried support through Okuma and they haven't been able to help me out.

    I have an MX45VAE and can't get shortest distance to work on my 4th axis. When I jog in manual mode, I can go back and forth without issue.

    I've tried bit #69 0,1 and 2 just to see. No luck with that or M403, M404. I have to use M15/M16 to change the rotation direction in gcode, which makes the machine hesitate for 0.5 seconds each time.

    Please Help!

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    Default Re: Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    I think there is a parameter that will allow for shortest path seeking during rapid moves. Look for it under your axis parameters.

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    Default Re: Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    is the hesitation coming from the 4th axis clamping?



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    Default Re: Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    Thank you both for replying; I'm very new to all of this and learning a ton a long the way.

    Wiz, I don't have much for axis parameters. Sorry for the poor image, but this is all I have listed. I'm not sure if there is a hidden menu or a way to reveal more options.



    Budgie, Maybe? It kinda sounds like it. I have a Kitagawa trunion and it does a burst of air on the M15/M16. Also, the STM light blinks on and off, but I'm not sure what that light is for. If I am in manual and JOG back and forth, it doesn't do this.

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    Default Re: Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    I found the 'shortest distance' setting on Mach3 to be utterly incomprehensible. I don't use it.

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    Default Re: Can't get shortest distance to work on 4th axis on a 5 axis MX45VAE w/ U100

    Hey guys, still really need help with this.
    @budgiew @okumawiz



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