106 replies to this topic

[Mick]

I know people who either own lots of cars, or driven lots of cars. They all seem to have something they don't like about each car, no matter which one they drive. Maybe they would be better off with a bicycle?

[MACHINEMASTERG]

guess im in the mini van with my mill 1 seat....

[Mick]

MACHINEMASTERG, on 17 April 2012 - 03:33 PM, said:

guess im in the mini van with my mill 1 seat....

Haha, thats well put

Minivans are quite capable for their size though.

[GoetzInd]

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Maybe they would be better off with a bicycle?

Whats a bicycle? G-code programming? Bug free!

Mike

[Oscar R.]

Proly gonna have a hard time programming an impeller with a bicycle though. So I'd recomend learning how to drive it right.

[Guyinthedesert]

CNC Apps Guy 1, on 17 April 2012 - 01:48 PM, said:

One thing I miss about not drawing every part is that you loose some of the familiarity with it. Don't get me wrong, I'd MUCH rather be a programmer than a CAD jockey, but building a prat fr scratch, you get to know it inside and out before you ever put a tool to it. That is helpful IMHO.

+1000   The models we get are always "For Reference Only" Trying to go through and double check everything takes longer than drawing it up from scratch. IMO

[TK-32™]

We just added a turbo engine to our old volkswagen mastercam seat.

[Karlo Apro]

Blade Expert is a custom application for programming multi-bladed parts, developed by ModuleWorks in Germany.
If you installed the sample files you can open the Blade Expert sample file for review.

If you feel that you can comfortably program that file in less that 2 hours then Blade Expert is not for you.
If you only do these kinds of part occasionally Blade Expert is not for you.
If you don't have a modern CNC machine, capable of precise multiaxis, synchronized motion Blade Expert is not for you.

If you are a professional and serious about exploring multi-blade machining Blade Expert is definitely for you.
If you are already making a living cutting parts like these you will know what a bargain BE is in this field and Blade Expert is for you.
If you do a bit of research of what solutions are available on the market you will know what a bargain BE is.

Why use Mastercam Blade Expert? What is the Mastercam difference?

We have extensively tested our integrated solution . . . hands-on cutting parts on the machine during the BE integration process.
We are providing much more than just a tool, we have assembled a complete, customized solution.
We are so confident in our  Blade Expert solution package that we will give you a money-back quarantine.
What is in the package?

The power of Mill Level 3
Blade Expert
We will program your first part and follow it through until you take the finished part off your machine. Train you along the way with your part and your machine.
We will help you calibrate your machine and fine-tune your post processor when needed.
We will build a virtual replica of your machine, so that you can see the whole manufacturing process on your screen before committing to the machine.
Unparallelled World-wide reseller support from the #1 CAM system.

We haven't seen a part we couldn't cut yet.
Don't try this at home, don't guess, don't make assumptions . . . talk is cheep.
Contact us if you are serious and let's cut your part together.

[Jeremy Herron@DBS Solutions™]

Way to step up to the plate Karlo!

[JParis]

Karlo, there is a guy   who KNOWS his sh!t

[ak762]

Karlo, if BE so sweet, may be enlighten when bullnose tool will be support

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Does blade expert really not support bullnose endmills

http://www.emasterca...ndpost&p=766507

[Gene Welti. CNC Software Inc.]

Hello,

Blade Expert is a custom application that was developed specifically for impeller and other multibladed parts.
What used to take between 8-40 hours can now be done in under 4 hours.
It allows an unlimited number of splitters.

As far as some of the comments on other CAM packages.
• One of them was used as the benchmark when developing the Blade Expert product.
• The other one looks very similar to Mastercam Blade Expert.
At CNC Software we currently have 3 different five axis machines in our machine shop to test Blade Expert with.

We welcome the opportunity to demonstrate Blade Expert with your part, in your shop, cutting on your machine.

Challenge us, send us your toughest multibladed part.  

Thank you,

Gene Welti
gene.welti@mastercam.com
Corporate Sales
CNC Software, Inc.

[gcode]

I checked out the Blade Expert sample that ships with X6..

It uses 2 ball nosed taper mills

[Wes@M.A.D.]

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It uses 2 ball nosed taper mills

We cut from Inconnel, Udimet, Rene, Ti aluminide
Without bull nose support, It wont work. The taper tools are great for finishing, but without the heavy stock removal support?
Maybe down the road they can support that

[newbeeee]

CNC Apps Guy 1, on 18 April 2012 - 12:03 PM, said:

This part programmed in 15 minutes with Blade Expert...

Doing it using conventional methods... probably closer to an hour.

Just sayin'

James - really? I mean REALLY
I know I am THE newbeeee and have a LOT to learn, but would this really only take an hour with 'std' mcam???
I mean, rub my nose it - I neeeeeeeeeeeed more lessons.
Wow, just wow.

[GoetzInd]

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Doing it using conventional methods... probably closer to an hour.

Don't worry Newbee, no one in the world is making MACHINE READY code for that part in one hour.

Mike

[robk]

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Don't worry Newbee, no one in the world is making MACHINE READY code for that part in one hour.

+1+1+1

It's easy to "throw" a toolpath on a model

[Rickster™]

If James can do it, no one can.