Bridgeport DX32 - No WCS
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I'm attempting to machine parts using multiple operations that require WCS.
From what I can tell, I've come to find my machine - Bridgeport Explorer II (knee mill) running DX32 software, does not have the capability for G55/G56 etc which is leaving me dead in the water for combining multiple operations in one program. It's entirely possible I'm not understanding how to setup G55, G56 on my machine but I see no reference to G54, G55 etc in the manuals I have. At this point I post the program and the machine throws an alarm for the line containing G55.
Obviously being able to rotate a part for different operations is an integral part of CNC machining.
Is there any possibility for a work around?
Would it be possible to write different operations using the same XYZ point above the vice through out the program?
Attached is a program for the first 2 ops of at least 4 to make a complete part. I have to use a XYZ coordinate that is either the stock or the model, when I create the next operation for change in height the model and stock is in a different position which would require a different XYZ coordinate.
I'm under the gun and would rather not write each op as a separate program and go through making the parts that way.
Thank you for any help anyone can give.
Fusion