Passing parameters for spindle speed, feed rate, etc to HHC

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BlueHeron
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Model of CNC Machine: Laguna CNC 46" Turner 3 hp spindle

Passing parameters for spindle speed, feed rate, etc to HHC

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We are using the CNC 46″ Turner With 3HP Spindle (which shipped to us with Vectric Aspire 9 software):
https://lagunatools.com/cnc/cnc-turners ... er-3-axis/

Using Aspire 9, a wrapped job, using a profile we made with Illustrator, we are using the “default” post-processor that came with Aspire 9, the “Laguna CNC Turner”
The G-Code produced using Aspire 9 for either the “Laguna CNC Turner” or “Laguna HHC Rotary Y-Wrap” doesn’t appear to contain any info for Spindle Speed, Feed Rate, Stepover, etc...Based on the Post-Processor code headers, I assume this info should be included?

If the G-Code doesn’t contain Spindle Speed, Feed Rate, Stepover, etc, how do I pass this job info to the Laguna CNC Turner? Where on the RichAuto A11 HHC controller can I override default (?) settings?

Roughing settings, based on 0.2 chipload and ½” end-mill bit (2 flutes, 0.35” at tip):
Pass depth = 0.175”
Stepover = 0.1” (20%)
Spindle speed = 18000 rpm
Feed rate = 180 in/min
Plunge rate = 30 in/min

Finishing settings, based on 0.1 chipload and ¼” ball nose bit (2 flutes, 0.25” at tip):
Pass depth = 0.125”
Stepover = 0.025” (10%)
Spindle speed = 18000 rpm
Feed rate = 90 in/min
Plunge rate = 30 in/min

This youtube video appears to show some HHC spindle speed settings, but not sure how it works:

Our G Code snippet from finishing:
(start)
N0 M03
N10 G00 X0.116 Y0.336 Z44.450
N20 G00 X0.116 Y0.336 Z38.100
N30 G01 X0.116 Y0.336 Z6.350F2286.0

N686910 G01 X0.116 Y359.008 Z42.228
N686920 G00 X0.116 Y359.008 Z44.450
N686930 M05
N686940 M30
(end)

Our G Code snippet from roughing:
(start)
N0 M03
N10 G00 X13.204 Y3.017 Z44.450
N20 G01 X13.204 Y3.017 Z25.400F762.0
N30 G01 X0.000 Y3.017 Z25.400F4572.0

N16730 G01 X290.001 Y0.000 Z12.700
N16740 G00 X290.001 Y0.000 Z44.450
N16750 M05
N16760 M30
(end)

thank you!!

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IslaWW
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Re: Passing parameters for spindle speed, feed rate, etc to

Post by IslaWW »

All of the items you are asking about are available to be placed in the postP, but are you sure which of them are enabled in the controller? You will have to get that info from Laguna, as the A11 controller has some limitations.
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