G code Generator for Mills
10 Dec 2013 13:12 #41454
by Dan Falck
Replied by Dan Falck on topic G code Generator for Mills
I opened it and looked at it a bit. It looks nice. It looks like you've put a lot of work into it. I will try it out when I come up for air 
Thanks for coding it.
Dan
Thanks for coding it.
Dan
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10 Mar 2014 04:48 #44616
by pi.r
Replied by pi.r on topic G code Generator for Mills
Hi BigJohnT..!
I just tested the 1.7.02 version in my simulator install, and I must say that It looks really promising...
But it looks like you have a little bug in the facing function.
The input in the "Step over" field is not handled as expected. When empty, you get 75% of the tool diameter as expected. But when any value is given, the step over becomes 1/100 of that value, regardless of the tool diameter.
Also, as I live in "mm territory", I found the "Preferences" tab a little bit confusing. There is a radio-button for inch / metric selection (with a to me unclear function). There is also a "Preamble" field where the unit is selected by the G20/G21 code. I suspect there could be unexpected results if those two settings don't harmonize. Some kind of automated cross-update, or other solution to eliminate that possibility would be nice. I'm afraid I can't really come up with any good suggestion at this point.
You do put a lot of work into this, and I do rally appreciate everything you share with us.
I just tested the 1.7.02 version in my simulator install, and I must say that It looks really promising...
But it looks like you have a little bug in the facing function.
The input in the "Step over" field is not handled as expected. When empty, you get 75% of the tool diameter as expected. But when any value is given, the step over becomes 1/100 of that value, regardless of the tool diameter.
Also, as I live in "mm territory", I found the "Preferences" tab a little bit confusing. There is a radio-button for inch / metric selection (with a to me unclear function). There is also a "Preamble" field where the unit is selected by the G20/G21 code. I suspect there could be unexpected results if those two settings don't harmonize. Some kind of automated cross-update, or other solution to eliminate that possibility would be nice. I'm afraid I can't really come up with any good suggestion at this point.
You do put a lot of work into this, and I do rally appreciate everything you share with us.
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11 Mar 2014 07:12 - 11 Mar 2014 07:38 #44643
by pi.r
Replied by pi.r on topic G code Generator for Mills
OK - Tested again - The step over is correct. - Great..!
But now I noticed that the Y start point, and the entire 1:st loop, is shifted inwards by the value of the step over. With step over values > 50% (> ½ tool radius) there will be a strip of uncut surface around the 4 outer edges. You need to include a tool radius compensation there.
"Send to Axis" works, but I get 2 extra lines in the beginning of the code (has to be removed for Axis to run). The 2 lines holds the values of the step over in %, and the step over in distance (mm/inch). Those 2 extra lines does not show up in the output frame when generating the code, and is not included in "Copy to Clipboard".
And one other thing... Is the "Save to File" feature implemented? The save dialog pops up, but nothing happens when I hit the save button.
Not so much positive feedback today... only more nagging.... sorry...
But now I noticed that the Y start point, and the entire 1:st loop, is shifted inwards by the value of the step over. With step over values > 50% (> ½ tool radius) there will be a strip of uncut surface around the 4 outer edges. You need to include a tool radius compensation there.
"Send to Axis" works, but I get 2 extra lines in the beginning of the code (has to be removed for Axis to run). The 2 lines holds the values of the step over in %, and the step over in distance (mm/inch). Those 2 extra lines does not show up in the output frame when generating the code, and is not included in "Copy to Clipboard".
And one other thing... Is the "Save to File" feature implemented? The save dialog pops up, but nothing happens when I hit the save button.
Not so much positive feedback today... only more nagging.... sorry...
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