[Jmooresshop]

I have an LNC 8 with OSP 5020l control. We are making a lot of good parts programming with the IGF function. I guess these are can cycles. However, I can't figure out threading in IGF. Does anyone know how to do this?

[jamessiffel]

I have an LNC 8 with OSP 5020l control. We are making a lot of good parts programming with the IGF function. I guess these are can cycles. However, I can't figure out threading in IGF. Does anyone know how to do this?

http://www.cnczone.com/forums/g-code-programing/27746-g71-threading-okuma-lathe.html

[fordav11]

he means using IGF to program it.
but yeah, better and faster to just manually insert a G71 with the correct numbers.
the old IGF on OSP5000 was a dog. sorry that's an insult to dogs, I retract that statement.
dogs are good, IGF is just bad.

[OkumaWiz]

So what's the issue? On OD thread X and Z are target bottom and left points. D value is depth of cut per pass H is thread height. Enter F1 and J16 for 16 threads per inch. U value is finish pass stock.

What else do you need? It will spit out good thread code as a canned cycle.

Best regards,

[fordav11]

maybe the problem is the manual is lacking info so he's not sure what to do? I've checked my OSP5000L IGF manual and it doesn't even give an example using a thread. the manual is pretty useless. in fact it sucks dogs balls. ah no sorry again, that's an insult to dogs balls, I retract that statement.
anyway, a bit more detail from the OP about the specific problem he's having might help us to solve it.

[fordav11]

update. here's a page from an IGF manual (not sure what version or OSP series this would be on)
the example shows how to 'draw' the part and it includes a thread.

[Jmooresshop]

Thanks guys. I apologize for not thanking you sooner. I'm about to try the threading this weekend. I'm grateful to you for taking the time to help.

[Jmooresshop]

Thanks OkumaWiz! Threads are cutting like a champ! It's all in the name I guess.