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[Scot]

Greetings,

 

I don't mean to offend anyone by using the MC forum for SmartCam advice, but I know there is much knowledge here that could possibly help me out with a problem. I have read many previous threads, and it sounds like many now MC users were at one time SmartCam users.

 

Anyway, our company recently purchased a old "new" horizontal machine with a Heidenhain TNC 415 conversational control. I posted about this a few weeks ago. We are currently using fanuc on all other machines besides a few Mazaks and one vertical Heidenhain.

 

Right now I use MasterCam and Pro-e.. which the transition from SmartCam to MasterCam has been nothing but SWEET. Thank You Everyone!! Although I received a generic post from my dealer to accomodate the vertical Heidenhain that I currenly program for, I am running out of time to program for another machine right now. My fellow programmers are currently using SmartCam, but have lost their feerless leader (super guy) who set everything up for them. They know little about the set-up of SmartCam. If I can find (purchase) a SmartCam post for them, then they can help me out until they learn more about MasterCam. I know nothing or less about SmartCam posts. Could anyone direct me towards a few sources in hopes of finding a post for this machine for SmartCam?

 

In the meantime, if I get any spare time, I will look forward to any help modifying a MasterCam post, so I can set myself up to program for this machine. The machine came in this week, so now I have seen some example programs.

 

I am still hoping that our company can get everyone using MasterCam and Pro-e. Too busy is definately not a bad thing. I have seen the inside of the unemployment office in the past, so I am not going to complain.

 

Much Appreciated,

Scot

[PE @ IHS]

Smartcam posts

 

http://microsystemsgeorgia.com/tochtm/codegens/mill-cg.htm

 

(and no Smartcam Gestapo to guard them!)

 

enjoy

[mcpgmr]

Hi Scot, My Brother has 2 Heidenhain Controls in his shop. He's using EZ-CAM to program them. They are not the 415 though. One is the TNC 145 and the other is the TNC 2500B. The controls are virtualy the same except one supports an ATC and the other only a MTC. I worked there for 8 years programming and setting up and enjoyed working with those controls. Very easy to learn. His EZ-CAM post are setup for ISO output. I know this doesn't help you right now but I thought I'd mention my knowledge of the controls for any of your future needs. There are a few Shartcam seats here still being used in the tool room here. I'll take a look and see if I can find any generic posts for Heidenhain on the Shartcam CD's.

[Scot]

Thanks for the replies!

 

After looking through the manuals (both ISO and conversational), I can see that conversational is the only way to go. BC10146 (Bruce) mentioned this to me in a earlier thread, which I can see what he is saying now.

 

Maybe the best bet is to get working on a MC post for the surface milling and encourage the operators to utilize the conversational for the easy programs.

 

You would all understand my concern if you new the two operators that will be running this new machine. They are constantly asking for simple spot, drill, and tap programs. The record is when their supervisor MADE me write a TWO hole program for them. He said he didn't want them to **ck it up. What a nightmare. I'm sure my 12 year old son could manage this.

 

Thanks for the site Peter.

 

Thanks,

Scot

[mayday]

The MPmaster_Heid pst is a good start. e-mail your reseller or contact the guys here at emastercam. I use it for a 430 and 310 control

[mcpgmr]

Scot, I can't see your e-mail for some reason. If you e-mail me I will reply with an attachment of the Shartcam V11 Heidenhain .smf and .tmp I found. It might keep you going til you get the MC post situated.

 

[email protected]

[Scot]

Paul,

 

I sent an email to you. Thanks for the help. I'll take a look at them right away.

 

Thanks,

Scot

[mcpgmr]

Ok Scot, I'll send them off from home. I'm in PA. so you won't see them until around 6:00pm EST.