I was wondering if anyone is using a Thermwood with this system. It is marketed by Homag who have their own cnc but I'd rather keep with the Thermwood If I can get them to talk to each other. Very early days but maybe someone can shed some light on if fessible. Its a shame Thermwood haven't developed their own material movement system as it seems its just a over sized X,Y,Z table movement when bought back to the basics.
Regards
Neville
Bargstedt material handling system
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Neville Bastian
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Ryan Hochgesang
Re: Bargstedt material handling system
Neville,
I do not know much about the system you mention, however regarding communication to another device, you have the option on your Thermwood Control to monitor and activate/deactivate inputs and outputs within a part program. The following codes will allow such operation at given time in which the code is executed:
M60L# ( Monitor Input # for ON status )
M60L-# ( Monitor Input # for OFF status )
M61L# ( Activate Output # )
M62L# ( Deactivate Output # )
You will have to refer to your machine schematics to see available inputs/outputs or contact our service dept. (service@thermwood.com) with your machine number. You can also add additional hardware to your control to support additional inputs/outputs.
Another option you would have if your system requires a more PC based integration, would be the ability to use AFL to communicate. An example: Starting an executable file (.exe) to perform a process, then return to part program and continue further CNC operations.
I do not know much about the system you mention, however regarding communication to another device, you have the option on your Thermwood Control to monitor and activate/deactivate inputs and outputs within a part program. The following codes will allow such operation at given time in which the code is executed:
M60L# ( Monitor Input # for ON status )
M60L-# ( Monitor Input # for OFF status )
M61L# ( Activate Output # )
M62L# ( Deactivate Output # )
You will have to refer to your machine schematics to see available inputs/outputs or contact our service dept. (service@thermwood.com) with your machine number. You can also add additional hardware to your control to support additional inputs/outputs.
Another option you would have if your system requires a more PC based integration, would be the ability to use AFL to communicate. An example: Starting an executable file (.exe) to perform a process, then return to part program and continue further CNC operations.