I have a Stepcraft D3.840 with the 4th axis attachment using the A axis on UCCNS.
The attachment works and turns with manual commands through UCCNC.
I am using Vcarve Pro V12.006 using g-code arc mm.
I have a 1.5" x15" piece of stock on the Y axis that I want to use the rounding toolpath gadget on. The program creates the toolpath and the preview looks good. When I start the project the program it follows what should be the correct path and X and Y axis but it does not turn the 4th axis.
The A axis has been checked both on and off for rotary
I don't know G code but I cannot see anything in the code to tell the A axis to turn.
4th axis not turning
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Re: 4th axis not turning
You need to use a different post processor for rotary work.
This thread may help: UCCNC Post Processor
This thread may help: UCCNC Post Processor
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Re: 4th axis not turning
Here is another discussion that took place recently. It had me tearing out what little remaining hair I have.
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=43357
viewtopic.php?f=38&t=43357
"If you see a good fight, get in it." Dr. Vernon Johns
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Re: 4th axis not turning
Thanks to your replies and several different wrap post processors I finally got it to work.
I used Mach 2/3-WrapY2A ATC
Thank you
I used Mach 2/3-WrapY2A ATC
Thank you
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Re: 4th axis not turning
We want pictures!I finally got it to work.
We want pictures!
- Randall Newcomb
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out, another good day in the shop
10 fingers in, 10 fingers out, another good day in the shop