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[@gredangeo]

I kinda like how your Post only outputs one D value for the toolpath. My work's Post outputs a D Value on every occurrence of the G41. It sucks if you want to change it, due to various reasons. Like when the same tool is doing doing different features, and you want to offset one a bit to clean up blends.

[@EdgePrecision]

Yes you should if you can change your post to just put the D offset in when you call the H offset. I have seen big mistakes in parts because someone missed a D offset when changing tool assignments. You could also just put in a variable command (#**** = [#**** - .005] to change a offset -.005]where you want to change your H or D offset in the place where you need it. That way you don't have to worry about keeping track of two offsets. I plan to do a video on using the spindle probe and machine and system variables (Or what some call user macros) to control the position and size of features on parts.

[@gredangeo]

Oh, thank you. :) You should totally go over probe macros and various features of it. That definitely make some interesting videos. Yeah, I wouldn't have access to the Post to edit. It would be nice though. I'd make a bunch of various small changes. There's a new post for the new machines, and in my opinion, it outputs redundant code that could be defaulted into the M06 function. For example, Return to the tool change position. Every tool change contains: G28 G91 Z0; G28 G91 Y0; G28 G91 X0; M01;. 4 Lines for each tool, Eats up space visually. And it could in the M06. And also the Homing of XY at the same time. The Post doesn't pre-call tools either. Waits until it homes everything first. >_

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

I thought this that was a pretty good explanation of the program. Would have like to hear your explanation for tool comp but, another day. Would have really like to seen you talk about the work offset probing macro as that's what I've had a lil trouble with but, I know with the Haas it's not programmed at PC so it wasn't there to talk about.. Thanks for sharing.

[@EdgePrecision]

Thanks Steve, The video was getting kind of long so I will make another video on cutter comp. The Haas uses the Renishaw probing cycles. I want to make a video on how to use them and how you can do in process checking of size and rerunning a tool to bring a feature to dimension. This also ties into the use of cutter comp. With using cutter comp you can recut milling paths and change the size automatically. You can also adjust the offsets of tools and fixtures with the spindle probe all automatically using small macros and the machines parameters. This is a some what complicated subject it may take many videos if people are interested.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

I like long vids. I don't know who complains about long vids but they must be out there cause all the creators say that. I don't have a Haas so I'm not sure learning they're cycles will help me as I'm trying to learn to write macros using G31s and G10s so forth. Seems like there is quite a bit or at least some info out there on using haas probing cycles but nothing regarding writing or explaining the code behind them or other simple probing macros. It would defiantly help those who don't have work offset and tool comp type cycles built in to our controllers. I know quite a few guys who would enormously appreciate any help in this subject, especially as Fusion and most other CAM software now has probing, but no Post to support it on anything but Hass. I know for me its hard to mod the post without knowing the codes, but even w/o cam simple probing macros would help many. I'm excited for whats to come and I can't thank you enough for taking the time to share your knowledge with us. I know it takes a lot of time to do and it is very appreciated.

[@EdgePrecision]

The length of the video has to do more with physical restraints such as upload time data size on the computer and bogging down you computer with the editing software. Also most peoples attention span is very short. I like my videos to fall in between 10-30 minutes. As to the probing cycles and their macros the Renishaw ones (If you are using a Renishaw probe) are not machine specific. You would use the same ones on a Fanuc a Haas a Mitsubishi Meldas a Mazak exct. The macros are already written by Renishaw they just have to be in the memory of your machine(and the machine properly configured for the probe). So when for instance when you call a protected move it would be G65 P9810 X,Y or Z. So there would be a program in your machine named O9810. The G65 is a macro call. There is also a program called the Renishaw Easy Set witch is what I am using in this video. You call it like this G65 P9823 S1 A4. Y 2.0 Z-.50;(This is exactly what I am using in the video close up of the probe in the Y Direction) O9823 is the program, S1 is G54, A4. is a webb measuring routine, Y is the size and direction and Z is the incremental depth from where the probe is setting. I will make a video in the future showing and explaining this in more detail.

[@Steve_Just_Steve]

OK that makes sense. A video on the subject would be awesome. thanks a ton for the help

[@Mrflabergasterd]

Edge Precision long

[@meocats]

i was told you only slide the telescoping gages once. how accurate can you measure with a telescoping gage? don bailey, owner of suburban tool, does it like that too.

[@EdgePrecision]

You are right when measuring a bore with a telescoping gage you should only hold the handle and pull it thru only once. I am measuring a slot so I have to try to gut the smallest size by rocking the gage. As to the accuracy it depends on the skill of the operator. In skilled hands to .0001" would be possible. I don't recommend this method for measuring slots its all I hade to work with in my garage.

[@scottlundy257]

That end mill is now used I will take it and better change the drill and tap also Just Kidding nice job