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It needs some testing to do this but maybe.

Let's say a pitch of 10 mm with the first thread starting at Z0.0 and the second at Z5.0, would this work ? It depends if lcnc always starts moving the Z axis right after the spindle index signal I think.

Your opinion please

Fern

Hi Fern,
For the multiple start thread, from what I know, its correct how you described above.
And for the previous question: "Is retract the distance when doing multipass and safe when completed?" I would say yes.
You were mentioning about tool change position being specified in the ini file.
Do you have an example for that?

Thanks,
Vasi

vmihalca wrote: You were mentioning about tool change position being specified in the ini file.
Do you have an example for that?

It is in the configuration documentation and looks like this :
New version 0.1.13 threading does automatic depth calculation AND multi-helix. Test with care because I can not do threads yet with my lathe. I recommend you first use a plastic rod like delrin or so to test it.

Best regards
Fern

Hi Fern,
Thanks for the update. Unfortunately I'm out of town until monday so I won't be able to test it.
Can't wait to get my hands on it!

PS. Because you mentioned to report issues.. another issue that I had, was related to that numeric input that shows up when entering a value. I had situations where that popup would not disappear nor allow input. Tried escape, back, delete, click outside..nothing
I don't wanna say smth stupid but if I remember correctly, the last time, I've closed linuxcnc and that popup was still on the screen even if linuxcnc was off.

Cheers!

FernV wrote: I recommend you first use a plastic rod like delrin or so to test it.

Candles are cheap and forgiving to machine.

Hi Andy,

How is the development on G71 and G72 now ?

Regards
Fern

Err, how to put this. "On my list" but not very near the top.

How could I contribute ?

Fern

Hi Fern,
I have some issues with that calculator like popup that I cannot close. There are moments when I have to restart pc in order to get rid of it. Closing linuxcnc is not enough..
You can see in the image below.
I would be grateful for a fix