Tool Speed and Feed Problem

[archer]

Hey People,

Got a question. We are running 9.1 MR0304 and have been using a post that will post to a Fadal VMC. The problem that we are running into is having two operations of the same type using the same tool (e.g. 2 contours, etc..) and trying to get one operation to run at one Feed and Speed, while the other one(usually a clean up) to run either slower, or faster. We are changing the program, but when it gets posted, the program ignores the different speeds that were in the mc9 file. What can I look for in the post to see where this is being overlooked? Any help will help.

 

Thanks,

Dennis

[Threept82]

In jog setup, Feed calculation is the from tool

option on also besure the max rpm is high enough.

[Thad]

Dennis,

 

I'm sure 3.82 meant JOB setup.

 

Thad

[archer]

The job setup is set as you describe. The problem is not that the tool parameter page is not set, its when we post the program. The tool stays the same speed throughout the entire operations. The first time the tool is used, say with a contour, we set the speed like 8500 and feed at 120 ipm. Then we go w/ another contour at full depth right after, we then set the speed slower and feed slower. The program doesn't reflect this change, it just runs it at the 8500 and 120.

[Hardmill]

If you can send me a file and your post (and .txt) I'll look at them for you.

 

 

PEACE

[Threept82]

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Dennis,

 

I'm sure 3.82 meant JOB setup.

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Hey, fire me.

[mayday]

Hardmill, mind if I send all meh stuff to you

remember meh backups gone today so I have no one to pass off my work load to. dont want me to look bad do you?

[Hardmill]

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dont want me to look bad do you?

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Not at all.

I gots half a brain I can share

Anything for you Wes

 

HAPPY FRIDAY BOYS

 

 

PEACE

[Thad]

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Hey, fire me.

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Just trying to clarify. Machines do have a JOG feature.

 

Thad

[MetalMarvels]

Sounds a bit like the problem I was having with the MPFADAL2 post for back-to-back tapping cycles. The second tap cycle would set the spindle speed and would drill rather than tap the hole. I finally went to the MPMASTER_FADAL.pst. You should be able to get the MPMASTER_FADAL.pst from your reseller. A lot better post, IMO.