Lathe Quick Code

If we told you we were introducing a product that would save you time,money, and prevent errors, would you jump for joy? Then Click here. for a screen shot of Lathe Quick Code. Demo Download. Download a demo to try it for yourself. Installation is only 344KB.  That should be about 2 minutes at 28,000 baud.

**New in LATHE QUICK CODE 2000**

• ID threading added (single point)

• Fanuc 6 T compatible format, single line G76 added

• G 32/33 multiple pass threading now supported with variable in feed angle and single or multiple starts.

• Inside diameter grooving added.

• Standard and cold form tap drill size calculator

• Percent thread depth calculator for tap drill selection (can be used in more than lather programming!)

• Inch/Metric operating modes

• Drill size chart, with inch-MM and MM-inch cross indexing, includes letter, number, and fractional sizes.

We have evaluated Lathe Quick Code (LQC) and liked it so much that we included it in our Lathe Training Package. LQC generates code for cnc lathes in a Fanuc 6 or newer programming style, and calculates the cutting speed, based on material type, and associated factors. It works like a conversational mode, allowing you to set defaults, fill in the blanks, and generate G code.

It will save you time trying to get to code, for a lot of commonly used tools (drilling, reaming, tapping, chamfer/centerdrill, threading, and grooving). Quick Code eliminates the need to spend time drawing a part first. It will copy the code to the clipboard, at the click of the copy button, to paste directly into a Windows text editor, such as Vector or other programs. It uses the feature information to generate the code. Lathe Quick Code text can be edited, and has an entry for adding comments to the code.

Error prevention means no typing errors, no overlooked items, no speed calculation errors. The calculating and typing have been done for you. If you make a mistake, you can undo it. You can undo step by step, to correct as many steps as needed.

Money saving refers to less time spent programming or drawing parts (not necessary with Lathe Quick Code), and less time calculating. That leaves more time for making money. With LQC's low cost, you may pay for it in the first day, or first few hours of programming. It also saves unneeded hair loss, as you won't spend time pulling yours out, while trying to hunt for a hidden error you made in your code.

Facts about Lathe Quick Code:

• It is a stand alone program.
• There are 35 raw material selections, and two tool materials (carbide and HSS) for each process.
• A Point to point grooving routine is included.
• Cycles include: Peck drilling with cycles, or long hand, reaming, center drilling, or chamfering to death (depth), and tapping.
• A decimal drill chart is built into the program.
• The user can alter the safe tool change position.
• Input variables include tool & offset, and coolant use.
• The code generated, turns on spindle, uses a calculated spindle speed based on material process, tool type, and size.
• Automatically calculates drill depths based on drill point angles, and also for center process, tool type, and size.
• Deep drill cycles G83 based, or manual, with equal or percentage peck depth.
• Tap lets you select between several cycles G32, 33, or 84.
• The threading cycle works for inside or outside diameters, with tapered threads, and variable in feed angles. At the present time, it only supports G76 threading cycle, not G33 multiple pass threading.
• It requires Windows 95 SR 2.0, or newer, and 5 megs free disk space.
• This program is designed to work with inch units only.

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