How to use a custom tool with Camaix 5axVirtualMachine

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Hello,

 

I am trying to get a custom tool to work with the Machine sim software.

 

I am using a Lollipop tool. The custom tool displays fine in backplot and verify as always. The issue is that when I try run to Machine sim, it gives me an error. Has anyone been able to do this successfully? Is there a work around I am not seeing in the simulation software?

 

 

Thanks for the help

 

[ 05-16-2007, 09:06 PM: Message edited by: Michael Whitten ]

[crazy^millman]

I have not had much luck with custom tools.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Ron,

 

I appreciate the input. So..it sounds like you are having the same issue. I have tried everything and just can't get it. It seems like I am missing something. It is real nice stuff except for this.

 

Thanks!

[Allan Brown]

Right now tool are defined according to standard shapes and parameters.

 

With the intent to support Lathe, I believe they will move to write out the tool profile automatically so that the burden is not on the post writer. In that event, it's possible that custom tools would be supported.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Dave,

 

Sounds good. Thanks for the Info.

 

Mike