I managed to get NS.52xx.mex to load by setting up a dummy file NS.52xx.mnt. It appears that the software just changes the file extension from .mnt to .mex to locate the file. Using debug in MintManNS confirms that the correct .mex file is loaded to the controller. However the machine still homes pi...

That's exactly what I've got Martin. The problem is there's no NS.52xx.mnt file there, only NS.52xx.mex ie different file extensions. The communications menu under machine parameters only allows selection of .mnt files. I believe .mex files are derived from .mnt files, but I don't know a way of load...

Another thread suggests that I should be using Mint File MiracNS.52xx.mnt with a card having a green LED. However this Mint File isn't included with recent versions of VR Turning. They only have the file MinMiracNS.52xx.mex.

I have upgraded my Mirac by fitting a standard USB control card ie Baldor/ABB designation NES003-501, Denford designation B100434Y. Before fitting the new card I made sure that everything worked correctly when using the existing RS232 card. Fitted the new card, which EASY UPGRADER identified as a Ne...

Hi.

I've only just spotted this. Are these items still available?

It's just the USB card I'm interested in if you'd be prepared to split. I'm assuming you're in the UK?

Thanks, Max.

I've imported the three attached .DWG drawings, all consisting of a single polyline, but have had no success with generating the correct Gcode from them. I have my doubts as to whether QT2DD can actually import drawings with internal details.

Thanks Steve. I finally got round to trying this out. As you say it works fine if the LCM drawing is produced withing QT2DD, being sure to sure to tick "internal" before drawing the hole or bore. Still not having any luck in importing .DWG files even when using a single polyline. Should I be importi...

Can anyone give me any guidance as to how to use QT2DD to generate Gcode for drilling and boring holes? What I have in mind is centre drilling the work, then progressively enlarging the hole with twist drills and finally boring to finished size. The bore might need to be tapered or stepped rather th...

Thanks for all your help Steve.

The easiest work round is to specify the tool angle as the default setting of 65 deg even though a 55 deg tool is being used. It makes no difference on this type of profile.

The problem appears to be billet size. When I imported the .dwg file in my first post an error was generated saying that I needed to edit the billet size. I edited the size to 35mm dia by 50mm long. These sizes are reflected in the .FNL file attached to my first post. No Gcodes for roughing cuts wer...

I uninstalled QuickTURN 2D Design, Downloaded the latest version from the Denford site and reinstalled it. This was just in case the software on my PC had been corrupted. The version is V1.34.7885.56078 as before. Results were much the same as before. Change the tool angle to 55 degrees and no rough...

I've done some experimenting with the following results:- Ver: 1.34.7885.56078 I note this is a different version 1.34 to the one you're using. Tooling File: QuickTURN_Default.MML With tool angle 65 degrees things work correctly and GCode is generated with roughing steps. This is regardless of wheth...

Thanks for the update Steve.

Max.

I'm using version 1.34.7885.56078. I've changed the Machine Tooling file to reflect the fact that my RH turning tool has a tip angle of 55 degrees rather than the default 65 degrees. Machine is a Mirac which as far as I can see is doing exactly what the Gcode is telling it to. I didn't specify parti...

I've used Quick TURN 2D Design to import the attached file dome.dwg which is a simple dome or bell shape. Quick TURN 2D Design converts this to a .lcm file which I can't attach here as I get an invalid file extension error. When I use the Cam Wizard to generate GCode from the .lcm the file dome.fnl ...

Thanks for that.

I've downloaded the latest version and it works fine.

Max.

Does anyone know whether this works correctly in the licenced version?

After carrying out a few experiments I think I know what's going on here. For some reason the DWG import function puts F parameters in the generated Gcode with a value of zero ie F0 or no feed. I have no idea what this means or how the machine interprets it. The help file is not helpful where F0 is ...

Try turning turbo mode off as the program reads ahead as far as the next modal change. The feed displayed will be the feed where's the program has read ahead to. If you turn turbo off the machine will display the feed of the actual currently exicuted line. Point taken and I'll try it. However the o...

Hi, so is it just a display issue and it is moving at the correct speed (matches the program) or is it moving at the displayed speed e.g. 39ipm Is this happening with all files? DO an 'air cut' but change that feed speed F0.875 to say F10 and see what it does. Have you tried any of the 'demo' FNC f...