Repositioning the toolpath
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11 Sep 2023 18:47 - 11 Sep 2023 18:50 #280487
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I don't even know exactly how to ask this question, so please forgive my ignorance. I will try to explain.I generated G code to turn a part on my lathe using Fusion 360 and saved it as an NC file.I open the file in Axis and the toolpath is at the extreme positive end of my Z axis, but I want it located at the negative end or maybe in the middle somewhere.When I try to run the program Axis says the toolpath would exceed the limits, which is true.I've attached a screenshot of the Axis screen so you can see the current setup. I would like the 'left' end of the part to be closer to where the tool currently is (-320 after homing) Preferably, I would like the left end of the part to be around the -250 mark. The part is just over 60 MM long.Any help is greatly appreciated.
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12 Sep 2023 06:00 #280524
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Replied by Aciera on topic Repositioning the toolpath
Sounds like you need to set your G54 work offset. Maybe this helps:
linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/coordinates.html
linuxcnc.org/docs/html/gcode/coordinates.html
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12 Sep 2023 06:36 #280526
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Replied by tommylight on topic Repositioning the toolpath
Off topic, sorry
@Aciera,
Why are you up so early?
BTW, i am not up, have not slept yet, fixing and installing some more old laptops in the shop.
Got 6 working, from 486 to PIII 500.
@Aciera,
Why are you up so early?
BTW, i am not up, have not slept yet, fixing and installing some more old laptops in the shop.
Got 6 working, from 486 to PIII 500.
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12 Sep 2023 11:20 #280532
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Replied by Aciera on topic Repositioning the toolpath
The early bird catches the worm. Although it wasn't really as early for me as it was late for you, I think.Why are you up so early?
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12 Sep 2023 13:01 #280537
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Feeding on worms? New age "healthy living"?The early bird catches the worm. Although it wasn't really as early for me as it was late for you, I think.
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12 Sep 2023 14:05 #280546
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Insect protein is the new thing but we are really getting off topic.
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12 Sep 2023 15:58 #280565
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I did a G54 and there was no change. Do I need to do a G10 L1 X<some value> Z<some value> first?
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12 Sep 2023 16:12 #280566
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Replied by Aciera on topic Repositioning the toolpath
'G54' will only call up the offset values. So yes, you will have to set the offset to something other than zero first to see an effect.
If you are using 'Axis' gui you can use the 'Touch off' button to set the offset to the current position but if certainly makes sense to learn to use the underlying gcode (ie g10).
If you are using 'Axis' gui you can use the 'Touch off' button to set the offset to the current position but if certainly makes sense to learn to use the underlying gcode (ie g10).
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