Just wondering how the Tapping cycles are going weather they will be updated or implemented soon, rigid Tapping G84 is the main one I m interested in, it was mentioned three years ago that it was being worked on, is there an update, there seems to be a lot of talk on other forums about people turning away from Masso for not providing software and G codes like many of the other systems out there. Could we please get an update.
Rigid Tapping G84 update
- Thread starter MaccaRnD
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Thanks for getting back to me, that s good news you s are looking to roll out Rigid tapping, The mill I want rigid tapping on I m still waiting to hear back some details on a Spindle driver or closed loop VFD for it, once I have them I will see if Masso can run it, before I purchase another Masso controller for it,
I want to be able to run 5 axis simultaneous and have a spindle that I can orient/index
I want to be able to run 5 axis simultaneous and have a spindle that I can orient/index
breezy
Moderator
@macarms,
Could you contact us on support@masso.com.au with your MASSO serial number so we can compile test software for you to run. Add Attn Arie in the subject line.
Regards,
Arie.
Could you contact us on support@masso.com.au with your MASSO serial number so we can compile test software for you to run. Add Attn Arie in the subject line.
Regards,
Arie.
I would also be interested in the future addition of rigid tapping gcode.
Here is a summary of its functionality...G84 rigid tapping
Here is a summary of its functionality...G84 rigid tapping
"Can I use an encoder on my Spindle?
- MASSO has provision for a spindle encoder in both Mill and Lathe software.
- Lathe uses the spindle encoder for threading to ensure correct feed synchronization with the Z axis.
- Mill uses the encoder to report the spindle RPM.
- https://docs.masso.com.au/wiring-and-setup/setup-and-calibration/spindle-rpm-encoder "
TotalMetalInnovations
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Does Masso not currently support rigid tapping? We were planning on retrofitting 3 VMC's and without rigid tapping as an option we will have to look for a different control option.
safeairone
safeairone
TotalMetalInnovations
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Perhaps I should have asked how can a controller in this day and age not support rigid tapping?
I’ve already see the links you provided. I’m trying to figure out how to use this controller with this limitation and no thread milling isn’t a solution. It’s not a fast enough process. We need to be able to rigid tap to consider this control. Currently I am thankful we cancelled our order so we can find a solution.
I’ve already see the links you provided. I’m trying to figure out how to use this controller with this limitation and no thread milling isn’t a solution. It’s not a fast enough process. We need to be able to rigid tap to consider this control. Currently I am thankful we cancelled our order so we can find a solution.
So I used AI to make a ridged tapping cycle without using G84. Haven’t tried it yet though
; Set the tool and work offsets
G54 G90 G17 G40 G49 G80
; Rapid positioning to the starting point
G00 X0 Y0 Z5
; Spindle setup
MSG Set spindle speed and direction
S1000 ; Set spindle speed (adjust as needed)
G97 S1000 M3 ; Start the spindle clockwise at 1000 RPM
; Linear move to tapping depth
G01 Z-10 F50 ; Move to tapping depth at a feed rate of 50mm/min
; Dwell for a short duration to simulate tapping
G04 P1 ; Dwell for 1 second (adjust as needed)
; Stop the spindle
M5
; Reverse spindle direction
G97 S-1000 ; Set spindle speed for reverse
M3 ; Start the spindle counterclockwise
; Rapid retract to a safe position
G00 Z5
; Stop the spindle
M5
; End program
M30
breezy
Moderator
That won't work.
M4 reverses spindle direction.
And S-1000 will probably throw an error.