4 Axis Programming

Write a program to draw your initials on the surface of a cylinder with the following setup configuration:

  • The cylinder is one inch in diameter.
  • Z zero is the surface of the cylinder you should have NO Z NEGATIVE moves.
  • All drawing moves should take place at Y zero.
  • Notice the direction of X and Y Axes – ALL your X VALUES MUST BE NEGATIVE.
  • A ZERO is along the X-Axis.  Center your program accordingly.
  • There will be a seam at A180. Do not draw across this seam.
  • Use the header from the maze lab.

When you are done, add the following footer to your program:

(BEGIN FOOTER)
G01 Z.5
G00 A214.0
M00
(REMOVE WORKPIECE AND HIT CYCLE START)
A136.0
M30
%

 

 

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