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A spindle warm up cycle is important for all CNC machines, and especially important for machines that are not in a temperature controlled building. The cycle lubricates spindle bearings. It stabilizes spindle and machine temperature. It reduces thermal ex...

The Block Delete option allows for specially marked lines to be ignored when running a G-Code file. This can be helpful for the operator when there are part variants, the need for additional finish passes, or during testing. Pull down Configure -> Control...

Tool nose radius compensation provides a way to perform precise cutting with a tool that doesn't end in a perfect point. Since no tool has a perfect point, the sharpness of the point be expressed in the radius of the tool nose (the smaller the radius, the shar...

Tool Nose Radius Compensation Overview Tool nose radius compensation (TNRC) corrects toolpath for the rounded tool tip.Every turning tool has a finite tip radius.That radius shifts the real cutting contact point away from the programmed tip point. Key ter...

Introduction G-code is a special programming language that is interpreted by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to create motion and other tasks. It is a language that can be quite complex at times and can vary from machine to machine. The basics, ho...

Chapter 1: Introduction G-Code is a special programming language that is interpreted by Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines to create motion and other tasks. It is a language that can be quite complex at times and can vary from machine to machine. The...

Chapter 1 : Advanced Macros M-Code Descriptions M19 - Spindle Orient Command Spindle Orient with auto or manual cycle based on parameters Parameters S Angle in degrees of the orientation M5 or a stop spindle command will cancel the spindle o...

Macro B programming may not be included on your MachMotion control.  If you are not able to use these macros, contact us for an upgrade option. 1. Calling macros Call Formats Example Notes License Required M98 P__ Q__ L__ M98 P0100 Q5 L2 ...

PMC Overview "PMC" is a MachPro feature that uses ladder logic programming to do more complicated I/O configuration. While it has many applications, we most commonly use it to create a safety interlock that states certain criteria must be met before an outp...

MachPro 26 CNC Software Roadmap Introduction Run the MachPro Package Installation For the MachMotion M31 motion controller, complete the M31 Motion Control Setup Manual. For other compatible motion controllers, complete the MachPro Compatible Motion ...

Introduction Overview This manual gives an overview for the basic operation of the MachPro Waterjet control. The screens are shown below, followed by a brief summary of the features of each screen. The numbers shown in the screenshot refers to a brief desc...

MachPro 26 CNC Software Roadmap Introduction Please refer to your motion controller's documentation to: Establish the network connection to the MachPro computer Connect and configure drives Connect and configure I/O Calibrate the axes Establish ma...

MachPro 26 CNC Software Roadmap Introduction Some of the following configuration steps are integrated with the MachPro software. The M31 Motion Control Setup Manual includes the information you need for the M31. Compatible motion controllers should compl...

If you are setting up the GoTo position for a tool setter, jog the tool to the correct position over the tool setter.  Pull down Configure -> Control -> GoTo Positions tab Position Setup Instructions Use the Add or Remove buttons at the bottom to ma...

If your system has an oiler edit the lube settings. Pull down Configure -> Control, and select the Settings Tab. Scroll down to the Lube System settings. Enable the lube system, and adjust the settings: choose an action trigger set the lube output set the ti...

These are the  settings for the most commonly used Spindle features. Pull down Configure -> Control -> Settings tab  Click the button to flatten the full settings tree, then expand the Spindle section Gear shifter Before configuring the gear shifter...

Modify GoTo Positions

These instructions apply to all VFDs where the spindle is controlled through the MachPro Control Spindle tab Why calibrate your spindle? Does your CNC control need it? Mills and Lathes need to be calibrated while routers typically do not. The spindle speed...

MachPro Package Installation Start with the MachPro Package Installation software, which will also prepare your computer for the motion control setup.  Motion Controllers The compatible document in the right column will guide you to: calibrate axes, map i...