VisualTURN 1.0.2.4 issues
Posted: Sat Oct 15, 2011 1:22 pm
Where to start...Soooo many choices.
I have version 1.0.2.4 with the diameter mode patch.
1. ID turning starts and end with the tool near zero with no regard for whether or not the back side of the tool will hit the bore. Setting a skim clearance does nothing to affect the start and stop locations.
2. Tool nose radius comp does not work with "follow curve" turning operation on ID cuts. (have not tried it on OD)
3. ID groove roughing with multiple steps, starts at a near zero diameter location instead of on the part. On an 8" ID part with a .020 step, around 5000 lines of code need to be removed so it does not cut air for 20 minutes. before making a .050 deep groove.
4. Tool does not clear part in between operations (ie rough to finish or finish1 to finsih2) Drives directly from retract location to start of new op and can crash into part on the way, mainly on ID turning operations. Program needs to show tool path between all operations/tool changes to detect crashes.
5. Chip break drill lacks input for parameters J & K
6. No support for spindle gear changes (M41, M42, M43, M44)
7. Spindle speed limit needs to come after M41, M42, M43, M44 to take effect
8. Options for front or rear tool post. Affect G2/G3 directions
9. Program crashes/locks up if 0 is entered in grooving step down dimension box.
10. Need option to bore/turn with a grooving bit.
11. Need ability to set groove finish cut depth for groove sides different than groove depth since thin grooving bits cannot cut sideways.
12. Post generator spindle block limited to one line. Need two lines, the first line to set parameters and a second line to turn it on (M03/M04).
And most importantly...
Fix the import code that creates tiny jogs or gaps in the geometry that the program can not handle. It's a complete crap-shoot as to whether the program will import good geometry. I can load the same file numerous times and get different results each time. This has happened with .igs .dxf .stp and .stl files.
I'm sure there are more since I found all these making only eight parts.
A little more attention to details. For example, you misspelled your own product in the list of forums (left out an L in VisuaTURN Topics & Support).
I have version 1.0.2.4 with the diameter mode patch.
1. ID turning starts and end with the tool near zero with no regard for whether or not the back side of the tool will hit the bore. Setting a skim clearance does nothing to affect the start and stop locations.
2. Tool nose radius comp does not work with "follow curve" turning operation on ID cuts. (have not tried it on OD)
3. ID groove roughing with multiple steps, starts at a near zero diameter location instead of on the part. On an 8" ID part with a .020 step, around 5000 lines of code need to be removed so it does not cut air for 20 minutes. before making a .050 deep groove.
4. Tool does not clear part in between operations (ie rough to finish or finish1 to finsih2) Drives directly from retract location to start of new op and can crash into part on the way, mainly on ID turning operations. Program needs to show tool path between all operations/tool changes to detect crashes.
5. Chip break drill lacks input for parameters J & K
6. No support for spindle gear changes (M41, M42, M43, M44)
7. Spindle speed limit needs to come after M41, M42, M43, M44 to take effect
8. Options for front or rear tool post. Affect G2/G3 directions
9. Program crashes/locks up if 0 is entered in grooving step down dimension box.
10. Need option to bore/turn with a grooving bit.
11. Need ability to set groove finish cut depth for groove sides different than groove depth since thin grooving bits cannot cut sideways.
12. Post generator spindle block limited to one line. Need two lines, the first line to set parameters and a second line to turn it on (M03/M04).
And most importantly...
Fix the import code that creates tiny jogs or gaps in the geometry that the program can not handle. It's a complete crap-shoot as to whether the program will import good geometry. I can load the same file numerous times and get different results each time. This has happened with .igs .dxf .stp and .stl files.
I'm sure there are more since I found all these making only eight parts.
A little more attention to details. For example, you misspelled your own product in the list of forums (left out an L in VisuaTURN Topics & Support).