Post "XYZ" but I want arcs

[MIKE_B]

Hi all

 

I post the same file using two different posts and I get real long code with the one on the right all xyz code. This is just a simple contoured slot, ramping down.

 

 

 

What do I need to change in my post to get the right file to post like the left?

 

Thanks Mike

[Slepydremr]

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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This should do it.

[MIKE_B]

Slepydremr

 

Thanks but that didn't do it. Still same result

Any other suggestions?

[Guest]

Check to see if you have linearize helixes checked.

[MIKE_B]

John that makes the code shorter but still does not want to post out like the file on the left in my screen shot

[Guest]

If you go into the control def, >>arc >> mill are the support arcs boxes checked?

[MIKE_B]

Just checked..yes the are

[Slepydremr]

In reference to Johns question:

 

Not just the support arcs boxes but the helix support boxes are checked also?

[MIKE_B]

Yes all is checked. I am outta her for the day. I check back in the AM for any other suggestions. Thanks again

[?Mark]

How do you switch betwen those posts?

Do you have separate md/cd setups?

[HevyMetl]

Yes that is what I do. I have two posts for the Makino and it works well. I have not figured out how to assign two posts to one Machine definition and get it to stick. Anyone else got a clue?

[3rdstring]

I'm pretty sure there is a section in the Mach/Control Def PDF about adding a post to a control def (on the Mastercam Website).

(I haven't had a chance to try it yet tho)

 

Mastercam.com - Support - Multimedia

 

M/C Def PDF

 

I don't remeber if the videos there cover that or not.

 

HTH

[MIKE_B]

Marc

 

That is what I am doing. I am switching my md/cd . Oper Manager>>properties>>files>>replace

[gti_jay]

Try the filter button in parameters.

[MIKE_B]

gti

 

Tried that. I really think this is a post issue.

[Guest]

Mike,

 

What is the base post?

 

MPmaster, Generic?

[MIKE_B]

John

 

Not sure what you mean by base post. I use three different posts here. I am pretty sure they are all edited generic fanuc posts. The one I am getting the long code is pretty old updated since V7.

[Guest]

It "might" be time to retire that old post and go to an updated newer post.

 

JMO

 

It just sounds more and more like that post does not support helical output

[MIKE_B]

I was thinking that but then I think I still will have some editing to do to have some stuff posted to what I am used to. I have done some minor post edits but not too much. The posts I use here are from the previos programmer.

[Guest]

Don't let that stop you.

 

There are planty of people here that can help you get what you need out of your post.

 

What kind of machine is it for?

[?Mark]

bump,

 

The same problem here,

Anyone knows why there is no mtol$ in generic fanuc posts (and fanuc posts that have been updated to X) but there is one in mpmaster?

 

In X we set mtol in tolerances in CD but why is it in mpmaster and not any other generic post?

 

It seems to be the reason behind inconsistent outputting arcs on some contour ramps, and linearizing arc on some "tight" ramps.

All seems to be well when using mpmaster.

[Guest]

quote:

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All seems to be well when using mpmaster.

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Well then, there's you answer

[88Matt]

I started to run an old matsuura with the even older yasnak control recently. they were using a cut up v7 post in 9. tried to update to ten and the post just spit out garbage. was told that ten will only update a base 9 post reliably. got a yasnak post and have been tweaking it in this month. 99% good.

 

FYI

[Tim Johnson]

One place to look if your getting linear code instead of arcs;

 

Control def >> arc >> Arc error checks

 

I turned off all the check boxes but the last (End point checks) and picked "Round end point - break on error". That fixed the arcs for me. The "Round end point - arc to generated point on failure" also worked, I just chose the first one. The "No rounding - break arc on failure" was the problem in my case.

 

HTH

[?Mark]

Tim,

Played with those settings with not much luck except when I pick break arcs at 180 deg.

But since I like R instead I's & J's I need arcs broken at 90 deg's to be safe...

Thanks