less than a minute off ur time

[elraiis]

hi guys...

i was wondering when i select setup sheet in Mastercam 9.. is there a way for me to make it show on the setup sheet whats the max and min Z each tool goes?

 

second... this may sound stupid but i got the books and trying to learn the mastercam 9 as much as i can.. the solids and wireframes. but with no luck. its just not clicking in and then maybe out of despare am starting to wonder will me knowing how to work with solids make my life easier and my programs more efficient? or its not that much worth the struggle. I rather feel embarrassed asking this it will sound stupid.. but u guys keep talking boolean and C Hooks and so on.. WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD IS THAT? am so lost.

 

sorry guys.. and thanks

[Guest]

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but u guys keep talking boolean and C Hooks and so on.. WHAT IN THE NAME OF GOD IS THAT?

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Sounds like a training class with your reseller is just what you need.

 

chooks are little add on utilities that perform specific functions within MC.

 

booleans adds and subtract are ways to add or subtract from a solid body.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Also booleans are mathematical formulas.

 

The only dumb question areound here is the one you don't ask. BTW the advise to seek a training class or two would be a VERY worthwhile investment.

[elraiis]

thx alot guys.. but unfortunately i can't take that training class u talk about with mastercam.. i contacted them and they told me that its my company that has to send me.. but unfortunately where i work they wouldn't spend a dollar on us. So my resort was the books on mastercam Website. and i donno why there is nothing for mastercam in Montreal.. seems like most i found was in toronto!!!!?!?

 

what about my question regarding solids.. ? is it worth it?

[robk]

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what about my question regarding solids.. ? is it worth it?

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It is worth it for me, but it may not be worth it to you.

Not knowing what kind of work you do, I can't answer your question, but I NEED solids.

[Pete Rimkus from CNC Software Inc.]

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"...but unfortunately where i work they wouldn't spend a dollar on us..."

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Did they spend any money on Mastercam?

[Mgrenier]

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and i donno why there is nothing for mastercam in Montreal..

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Actually there is, try this link: MCAM Reseller

 

This is our reseller and they have offices in Montreal.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

The resellers I know of will give classes to anyone with money.

 

You may have to invest in your own education even if your company refuses to invest in you. For a number of years I was footing the bill for taking classes at the local Junior College, for 2 years though the company I worked for had tuition reimbursement. It was worth every penny and has paid for itself tens of thousands times over easily.

[Guest]

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You may have to invest in your own education even if your company refuses to invest in you.

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What?????

 

Invest time, money and effort into yourself??

 

Why on earth would anyone want to do something as silly as that? I mean, it's the employers responsibility to make sure their people are trained, isn't it?

 

[toolall1]

start pluging away you will get it.before lon you will be dangreous like us.

[LaszloK]

I would suggest going to solids. Most of your projects will get easier with solids.

[elraiis]

heyyy guys..

yes Pete they did buy mastercam and now they're thinking of updating to MCX... They did send ONE guy to Mastercam and he worked for them for a while then they fought and he left and refused to teach anyone anything. "i don't blame him" they wanted to get MCX right away but i asked them not to.. the layout is sooo different and i was told that all the short cut keys i use on the keyboard are gone! GOING BACK TO MOUSE?! am not sure i wanna do that so i'm not sure it would be a good idea updating.

 

!!! they have an office in montreal! see there was this exhibition of machining here in montreal and i went and told them that i'm interested in the course. am not sure if i'm missing something here but if i remember right that session was going to cost me almost 3.5k in a week or so no? and after saying yes they told me sorry, we can't take u unless u're sent by your company i swear. anyhow thanks alot for the link i'll chekc it out and i hope i was mistaking.

 

okkkk.. so solids it is. i'll do my best thanks.. and i'm in the telecom field.

 

thanks alot u dangerous species of MC.

[Bobkat]

I have heard from several people that have gained a lot from this site.

 

http://www.streamingteacher.com/home/index.aspx

 

It has steaming videos for both Version 9 and Version X

You might give it a visit.

Cheers

Bob

[elraiis]

heyy marting... mmmm, was that link french?

[Mgrenier]

Find the phone number and call them. They all speak english over there:

 

Simtech CNC Consultants inc.

1600 boul. Portland

Sherbrooke, Québec, J1J 1S9

Tél.: (819) 346-4889

Fax: (819) 346-4867

 

Québec

Tél.: (418) 871-1212

 

Longueuil

Tél.: (450) 651-6288