3 axis tool path on Okuma OPS 5020 mill

[Dixon113a]

Hello, I cant get the mill to post an X,Y,Z move all in the same line not sure if it the tool path I gave it or what I am doing wrong. Trying to cut a circle with a 2 deg slop on the bottom. I know the machine will do it. What tool path in surfaces is the one I would need. Did it as a contour.

[crazy^millman]

Well look at the MPMASTER post on this web site and see if it does what you are looking for if so I would contact my dealer and have them help you get your post up to date sounds like you are using a V7 or ealier post to me.

 

HTH

[Don S at Barefoot CNC South]

Hi,

Also check your post for this line or something similar.

 

code:

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helix_arc   : 1    #Support helix arc output, 0=no, 1=all planes, 2=XY plane only

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[Dixon113a]

ok the post works to output the code but i can not still get the tool path in mastercam to helix into the part.I am trying to cut a 17.732 dia. pocket with a 2 deg slop on the bottom.Pocket starts at .479 deep on one side tapers 2 degs to the other side.The tool path mills around till it gets to .479 depth and then works its way to the deeper side in steps.Like to have is helix all the way around the part to finish sides and bottom