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From: josh@yarbus.dgbt.doc.ca (Joshua Richmond)
Subject: Re: Req. Help with D or X code for CNC robot
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Bill Groves (bgroves@sachem.tiac.net) wrote:
> Anyone have any information on X or D code used for a
> CNC applications? 

> Specifically I am making the periperal
> to be controlled. Am building a cartesian (xyz linear axis) milling tool
> and am in need of more info  ie:controlling language for
> making the device responsive to CAM software.

> BTW- The specific applicaton is automation of music
> instrument carving/milling.  Have allready developed
> automated pickup winding tool for same.

> Any help or references greatly appreciated!
> Bill


> Bill Groves - Sachem Acoustics, R&D
> bgroves@sachem.tiac.net

What type of information are you looking for?  If it is Fanuc CNC code like:

G01 X1.0 Y1.0
G02 X2.0 Y2.0 R1.0

the X is simply the x co-ord.  The D _might_ be diameter, but I cannot
 remember seeing it used.

Regardless, if you can be more specific about the codes in question (i.e. an 
example), I might be able to help you.

Josh
 
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Josh Richmond                     The opinions expressed are strictly my own. 
Systems Design Engineering        
University Of Waterloo            Communications Research Centre, Ottawa
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