Neil
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Post by Neil on Dec 8, 2018 11:12:04 GMT -5
I have just started with the Rotary Attachment. (AR8+, Aspire). I created a rounding toolpath with Aspire gadget. Worked fine. Created a Spiral Layout (Rotary, 13 long, 3 diameter, Along Y, PP = “Axiom_HHC_4TH.PP") I checked the PulsEquiv as suggested and all as documented AEquiv = 355.556). When I run the job (file attached SpiralN.mmg) it does not produce the spirals around the stock as it should. Aspire project attached (SpiralN.crv3d). So I went back to basics and created the simplest of jobs. Same stock, single groove around the stock, (0.2 deep, 0.5 Ball Nose bit) (file attached Ring.mmg). The bit reaches the stock, stock rotates about 2 degrees, job finishes). I edited the gcode to change the A value to 180.000 and it actually worked, but it will not do 360. It seems like the Gcode is being interpreted as, "take the shortest path to a location, rather than turn the stock 360 degrees". Any one actually had any success creating spirals that look like the simulation? If so please send me a file so I can test my machine. Neil Ring.mmg (161 B) SpiralN.crv3d (34.5 KB) SpiralN.mmg (460 B) |
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Post by joeblow on Dec 16, 2018 15:25:52 GMT -5
Hi Neil. No luck on my end either running your file nor any luck in the past being able to do a full 360* cut. I have cut numerous fillets radially but had to break the job into 2 lines to be able to cut. Someday maybe Axiom will look into this for us rotary users.
JoeBlow
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Dec 16, 2018 15:43:28 GMT -5
Thanks joeblow,
I appreciate your response. I currently have a call out with Chad, who seems positive about getting a fix very soon. As soon as I hear I will post the response and resolution.
Regards,
Neil
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Neil
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Post by Neil on Dec 18, 2018 9:03:52 GMT -5
A quick update. Chad has consulted with their rotary expert. Seems like an issue with either the PP or the controller firmware. He has sent the issue to their team at Vectric along with spiral examples to try and resolve.
Neil
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Post by Neil on Feb 1, 2019 14:19:04 GMT -5
I heard back from Chad and so far this change has made my spiral test cuts work great.
Here is the response:
It is assumed that with some of these jobs, the negative movement numbers are presented less than a degree and may be ignored based on a setting within the controller.
To adjust this setting: From the main coordinate screen, press MENU and select the System Setup. Then scroll down and choose the Function Configuration option. (listed as just Function Confi on screen)
Locate the RT Type parameter…..highlight and press the Delete button.
Then select the “Normal” option.
*You should receive a prompt from the system that shows that you have modified the system configuration*
Reboot the machine and run a test.
With any luck, everything works.
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johnb
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Post by johnb on Feb 1, 2019 22:12:23 GMT -5
So that cures both the issue with not being able to "connect" the ring the full 360 as well as the spiral? I'd say that was quite a "discovery"
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Post by joeblow on Feb 2, 2019 9:08:07 GMT -5
WOW! That is fantastic! Kudos once again to Axiom for delivering service to their customer base. Looking very forward to running some tests with this today.
Thanks, Neil, for staying on this and sharing.
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Post by joeblow on Feb 3, 2019 9:30:35 GMT -5
Implemented this change this morning and ran two test files. 1. Used the "create rounding toolpath" gadget with the radial option. Worked perfectly! 2. Created a single line vector, profile toolpath with .25 endmill machined on vector and proceeded to cut a 360* .25" dado. Worked perfectly! Thanks Axiom for getting this to function! 
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Post by scw on May 17, 2019 21:40:20 GMT -5
To adjust this setting: From the main coordinate screen, press MENU and select the System Setup. Then scroll down and choose the Function Configuration option. (listed as just Function Confi on screen) Locate the RT Type parameter…..highlight and press the Delete button. Then select the “Normal” option. Hmm... My controller doesn't have an "RT Type" option in that location... I pre-ordered my 4th axis back when the first batch was shipping over from Taiwan. I wonder if my controller needs a firmware upgrade? Any thoughts or suggestions? joeblow Did you need to upgrade your controller before this trick would work? |
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Post by Neil on Jun 13, 2019 9:55:36 GMT -5
hi joeblow, Axiom did send me a file to update my controller several weeks before the final solution, but it was just a restore of the settings, not a system update.
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Post by joeblow on Jun 14, 2019 7:01:32 GMT -5
To adjust this setting: From the main coordinate screen, press MENU and select the System Setup. Then scroll down and choose the Function Configuration option. (listed as just Function Confi on screen) Locate the RT Type parameter…..highlight and press the Delete button. Then select the “Normal” option. Hmm... My controller doesn't have an "RT Type" option in that location... I pre-ordered my 4th axis back when the first batch was shipping over from Taiwan. I wonder if my controller needs a firmware upgrade? Any thoughts or suggestions? joeblow Did you need to upgrade your controller before this trick would work? I didn't need a firmware update to implement this. AR6Pro purchased April of 2018. I'm sure Axiom will assist with this as I still find today that they are awesome in their efforts to help Axiom owners keep their machines running. The "RT" parameter is the last option in the menu tree, the 21st choice actually. Maybe it's there and you clicked past it?
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