figured out already. Need to defind, the right tool and radius.

Variable Offset Curve or Spline Here is a simple way to create a variable offset curve in Mastercam. Simply use the Free Tools for Mastercam from Verisurf. https://www.verisurf.com/verisurf-tools-for-mastercam Chain a curve or spline and set the number of points and edge offsets of the start and end, you will get a new variable offset curve to use for your design.

It's ALWAYS "good". The REAL question is can you handle some new undocumented features?

Is it any good ? Asking for a friend...

what do you guys offer for mori seiki NT?

hi is there a way to tell mastercam the exact tool orientation? if it's not T101 but rather T101.3 is this done in "TOOL" in control definition? i was also wondering if it would be possible to remove "G54" and tool offset cancel ( G49 ) from the post processor as well? id appreciate your help.

i have a similar issue with a mazak i am working on how do you just delete the G49 or T1000 or T2000 completely?

Thank you

Go to - File - Options - Context Menu - Keyboard shortcuts - Customize. Under Categories scroll down to All Commands (left column), Under Commands scroll down to Quick Mask (Right column) Assign keyboard shortcut

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And other criteria, like workholding rigidity, taper size of the spindle, h/p or spindle, machine-size/rigidity (we can't do 25% on our little Brothers but we can on the DMGs).

^^^ This. ^^^ #@$%ing this!! ^^^ MC lost their workflow when they moved to the X GUI. Real shame too because it used to flow well. Now GibbScam has better flow than Mastercam. I'd be joining in on the community LOLs but since I know both software's so well I have to deal with it every day.

Thank you ajmer! That was an incredibly helpful video. That makes a lot of sense, and it isn't something I had thought about. Luckily, in this situation the toolpaths in the sample file are for a rough operation. In the future this will definitely be in the back of my head. The couple example stories you gave were mind boggling. I can't imagine seeing a 1/4 endmill bend over like that. And I never would of thought a shaft that size would have that much movement, honestly I wouldn't have expected any movement at that scale. Here is another copy of the original file with the "solution" to my question Mcam File . I added a second machining geometry group for the non-flat faces and input .050 for stock to leave on both floor and walls. This is also my first time using Dropbox so please let me know if I did something wrong. Thanks again for the replies!

Down at the bottom of the Topics List, is a section called "Text". The Text section is where you can rename the drill cycles, or parameter names, or disable with a set of two double quote characters ("").

Yes you can. Have you ever shared computer with Mastercam with another person from second shift? Maybe this person doesn't like your settings. Common settings must be the same, fine tuning yes, it's different story.

Alternately can use the settings button in the Auto Cursor bar.

Hello Colin ,I am sorry Can you pointing me closer what I shod do in control deff ?

This will be very much dependent on tool manufacturers recommendations.

You can backup your configs as far as i know. Then you could import all your settings at the new place.

We're using it with Heidenhain controls and it just lists all the Heidenhain probing cycles. Combined with a Heidenhain manual it's self explaining. I'm pretty happy with it, it does all of the stuff I need to do without any macro programming or modifying code.

What stepover do you generally use to cut tool steel /mold steel when using dynamic toolpaths? I have seen people using above 25-30% stepovers on youtube. I havent tried these values yet, just wanted to know what is industry standards? PS i am new to this forum

Hi byet As I said all the pre program parts are designed on top and bottom planes as well as well as the pin holes also in bottom plane and then when I post the nesting …. NC file gives me the bottom x values in negative values despite the pin holes in x values in positive values would you please tell me what are the possibilities for that also If I change the x values in NC file from negative to positivemanually that works

I believe that is the default post behavior, ensure you are set to the custom post provided by your reseller The dms one I guess?

After posting nesting contains top and bottom tool patches NC files gives us negative values despite the pre program parts are contains the tool path as per top and bottom planes could you please advise As I said all the pre program parts are designed on top and bottom planes as well as well as the pin holes also in bottom plane and then when I post the nesting …. NC file gives me the bottom x values in negative values despite the pin holes in x values in positive values would you please tell me what are the possibilities for that also If I change the x values in NC file from negative to positive manually that works

I've got to agree with this I have my personal seat of Mastercam customized the way I like it and it's been this way for 20 years. If I sit down in front of a default install with no 3D mouse I cannot use it. You'd think I'd never seen or used Mastercam before