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Mike Lynch
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Word meanings in the G76 threading command
As you know, turning centers that have Fanuc and Fanuc-compatible controls have a multiple repetitive cycle (G76) that dramatically...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Using offset information to make programs more intelligent
Custom macro B provides the ability to read and write offset data from and to a CNC program – and this has been the topic of many past...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Some G codes that have run their course
There are several G codes that are rarely used. Some are options, meaning you’ll have to pay extra to have a machine equipped with them....
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Mike Lynch
- 1 min
Leave yourself a life-line when changing programs
by Doug Rinehart Every programmer-operator has to make changes to a program from time to time “on the fly” during-a parts run. It is...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
Repeat initialized words at the beginning of all programs
As you probably know, initialized words those that are automatically instated at power up. Most are modal G codes that select the most...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Help for re-running cutting tools in a program
Most programmers do not overly consider program restarting when they develop programs. Most will simple include all CNC words and...
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Mike Lynch
- 4 min
Reasons for using a strict programming structure
I’ve seen all kinds of structure (or lack of it) in CNC programs. Admittedly, it is hard to argue with success – and if the structure you...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Creating your own parameters
Parameters are used by control manufacturers to allow machine tool builders – and end users – to specify many things about the individual...
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Mike Lynch
- 1 min
Unlimited fixture offsets (Fanuc)
Submitted by G. Kilpatric of Nichol McKay. Use this method to create extra work offsets if your machine is limited to just six (G54 TO...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
Which is better, G53 or G28?
Suggested by Jason Michaud of Chippewa Valley Community College Mike: We are having a discussion in our department if we should have...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Some thoughts on error trapping
When you develop a custom macro that will be used by others, you must give strong consideration to what will happen if they make mistakes...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
Programmable on/off for block delete switch
As you probably know, the block delete function (also called optional block skip)involves an on/off switch mounted on the control...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
Documenting CNC Programs
by Bernadette Henderson of Specialty Machine Products I have been programing for about 2 years, and before that I had been a manual...
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Mike Lynch
- 3 min
Safe Index Position For CNC Machining Centers
by Steve Wood, Laconia, N.H. I recently encountered your web site and have been reading the material therein. Eventually I encountered...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
Impact of rapid motion on program execution time
CNC Programmers have the tendency to ignore the effects of rapid motions on cycle time because of the very fast rate of motion. While...
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Mike Lynch
- 1 min
A taper thread milling Custom Macro
by Mitchell Callan of Fuller precision Inc. I have written a macro that machines a taper thread with a single point thread milling...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
A letter engraving custom macro
by Bruce Litton Here is a letter engraving program that will engrave the letters A-Z (any size) for any Fanuc or Fanuc compatible control...
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Mike Lynch
- 2 min
When is a 5 axis machining center required?
Though I don't want to over-simplify this sophisticated type of equipment, there are only two types of five axis machining applications...
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Mike Lynch
- 5 min
Simplifying the task of jaw placement on three-jaw chucks
See our PRODUCT page for more information about the Laser Jaw Setter. Most three-jaw chucks used on turning centers have a series of fine...
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