5 axis verify

[Bruce Caulley]

Is there an add on for MC that will allow me to verify a 5 axis operations against an STL file? We have just scrapped several aerospace components because an incorrect drill size was used on one face. I missed it, 2 operators missed it, QC missed it and now we need to start again.

QC QC QC

 

We don't have a third party verification package, maybe we need one?

 

Bruce

[DaveR]

Look at the Mastercam website under add ons. Cimco makes one, I think there are few others listed there too.

[DavidB]

Hi I make aerospace components and everything is put through Vericut before machining.

More for program errors than dimensional checks.I'd hate to crash a Makino 20,000 RPM spindle moving at 40 meters a minute. That's what First articals are for. Inspection should have checked every dimension against a Drawing after the first off was produced and the rest of the batch machined. Sounds like you have a quality problem don't take it to heart. Programers get blamed for everything.

 

 

[Lathe-Mill]

"Programers get blamed for everything."

 

Isn't that the thruth....

[Allan]

I second the vericut suggestion.

 

 

"Programers get blamed for everything."

 

I always thought it was the night shift guys fault.

 

Allan

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Deny everthing and counter accuse

[DavidB]

No! Night shift come in run a Programe that has been running all day. You come in the next day with a sticky note on PC "The machine crashed I don't know what happened I didn't touch anything program is no good please look at program".

 

 

[Bruce Caulley]

Does the auto diff add on for vericut work in 5 axis? What happens if you use the WCS for face machining on a horizontal? Will it "combine" the faces and show you the actual part? Same for 5 axis multi setups?

 

Bruce

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Bruce,

 

If there are funds available, I would contact CG Tech.

http://www.cgtech.com/

 

For lack of a better solution or funds, here is what I do: Verify the program in Mastercam and output the Stl model. Import into Rhino (free eval seat). Change layers to layer one(red) and import the design model. At this point, you have an overlay. This will catch most issues and works real well for free.

 

Mike

[gcode]

I have used Predator successfully for 5 axis work for a couple of years. Its half the price of Vericut and lacks many of its features, but it does the job and would have caught the oversized drill that ruined your day.

Predator VCNC

 

They have a fully functional 30day trial download

if you'd like to try it