MCU Version 3

[gcode]

Metacut is releasing a new verison of MCU

next week.

It will provide verification of 3,4 and 5 axis

gcode.

I spoke with Bill about it Friday and he said

setting up 4 and 5 axis machine configurations

is done by answering 9 questions.

I'm looking forwrd to seeing how that works.

 

It will also have the ability to use STL files

for stock. As most of my work starts as a forging

or casting, that is a real important feature to me

 

I use the MCU gcode editor a lot. Using it on 4 and 5 axis toolpaths should be pretty cool. I have a copy of the V3 release notes if anyone is interested

 

 

MCU V3 webpage

[crazy^millman]

Well maybe we got something to compete with the big boys that may be affordable for the little guy.

 

I will download Monday and give her a test run and see.

[bill_nwd]

I was just made aware of this post and thought I should add a couple of clarifications....

 

V3 of MCU will support up to 5-Axis **Simulation**. Simulation allows a backplot of the toolpath while displaying a model of the part, the table, and the spindle. It will do all of this while moving as if on the machine (in other words MCU understands how the machine is put together, if something should rotate, it rotates).

 

MCU considers "Verfication" a virtual machining of the part relative to an original piece of stock. You might say, "virtual chip removal". MCU v3 still supports up to 3-Axis vefification.

 

You can try MCU v3 at not charge for 30 days by downloading it and installing it when it's released.

[crazy^millman]

Thank you and be gald to give it a 5 axis run and try out on a Thermwood Model 67. Guess we will need to setup the the posts with the Material for the Verifications.

 

Cheers

[cadcam]

thanks for chiming in bill.

Guys you will like this.Bill was nice enough to show us this a few months back and it looked great.

 

Bill we at the office will be looking for the new one.

Please send a link when you get a chance.

[email protected]

 

Thanks bill

[gcode]

My apologies, It was not my intent to misrepresent

V3's features. I'm looking forward to trying it out

[Turf Toes]

Bill,

haven't talked to you in awhile, Loyd Harris from Hofmann Tool in St. Peters, Mo. I too would like a copy of that when it comes out.

 

[email protected]

[crazy^millman]

Bill your site says today was the date to be released so has that been changed assuming so? Any idea when it will be avaiable ot be given a test run.

 

Thanks Ron

[Paul Elliott]

"Really Soon Now"

[Harryman]

I'm interested too. I tried it not long ago for integrex code and MCU couldn't follow what was going on when X, Y, moves were performed at different C axis positions.

[gcode]

Bump ????

[crazy^millman]

+2 bump

 

Can I get a +3

 

Really could use a well priced tool as such.

[gcode]

Bump again

[crazy^millman]

Me and you must be driving these people crazy huh?

 

+4 on Bump can I get an Amen.

[gcode]

Their 3X gcode editor is one of the most useful tools I own. If the 4 and 5X editor works as

advertised, it will be a life saver.

I'm always wanting to edit 5X code, especially the approach and retract moves but I don't, cause

its too easy too screw up.

I can't wait to try this out!

[crazy^millman]

Yeah that is always my biggest problems with any 5 ax toolpaths. I have written alot of my own things to combat that just can not get them from repeating ni operation and have the post be intetive enough in certain operations to see that I need it and I dont in other situations.

[gcode]

bump

[Gorn]

Bump, What up with this?

[crazy^millman]

What guys you act this would be a great tool to have.

[gcode]

Its out now. I downloaded it Sunday and played

with it a little. I havn't had time to walk

through the multiaxis tutorials yet.

[crazy^millman]

I am getting it now and with that special be intresting to see what others do. I may be writing a P.O. buy the end of the week.

[herbert west]

Last I knew MCU would'nt work with Nethasp. I talked with Paul at Northwood last year and they were working on it. Maybe they fixed it?. Moved on to Vericut so I have'nt used it in a while.

[crazy^millman]

Herb you should put up an email adress might help you get some contacts.

[Don S at Barefoot CNC South]

Hi all,

I downloaded it Sunday and have been using it right along. Not to bad, but wish there was full 5 axis verify.

 

Don S

[cadcam]

Herbert were in Cali? I know of a shop looking.