Updated Mpmaster

[Post dept]

All,

 

Chris and I spent the day yesterday going through our 3/4 and 5-axis versions of Mpmaster. So, there's an updated version on the web.

 

# IHS 07/25/07 - Removed buffer 3, tap_feed, rigid_tap, synched with other mpmasters, wbt, cam

 

We've removed buffer 3 with prvtp and nexttp as they really aren't used and take up a buffer space. Replaced with last_tlplnno.

 

Added rigid_tap, removed tap_feed, and just general clean up of the tapping.

 

Finally, some synching with other mpmaster posts for consistency.

 

Next project is to clean up axis substitution with respect to start points being close to (within 180 deg) the ends of previous chains/paths.

 

Thanks everyone for your feedback.

 

Watch for an mplmaster update coming soon.

[romer]

Just a suggestion,

 

You might want to update the web site to reflect the date of the latest version. The Dec. 13th date was probably 2 or 3 revisions ago.

 

Thanks for the excellent work.

 

Romer

[john316]

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Thanks Brett.

 

I got the 3/4-axis, where do I find the 5-axis version?

 

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[gcode]

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where do I find the 5-axis version

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Man.. I'd kill for a 5X mpmaster

[Guest]

I could be "wrong" g but I think you have to either request or "cough" up for it.

 

I thought I had heard one did exist however.

 

[Greg Williams]

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I thought I had heard one did exist however.

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Yes Brett has setup a very nice series of 5 Axis MPmaster posts I can recommend them if any one needs a well supported 5 axis solution

[Ron Branch @ Verisurf]

Yeah got this one he did for the Integrex.

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

More and more we are selling Brett's posts at Barefoot also. They are bullet proof and the support on them is awesome.

[john316]

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So the 5-axis MpMaster is a purchase item?

 

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[Hardmill]

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So the 5-axis MpMaster is a purchase item?

 

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Were'nt you paying attention Kevin ??

 

 

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More and more we are selling Brett's posts at Barefoot also.

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PEACE

[Post dept]

There are mpmaster_5ax_table, and mpmaster_5ax_head posts.

 

We're currently working on an mpmaster_5ax_table_head (or something like that).

 

We use these posts as the basis for all of our 5-axis development. They are setup similarily to the 3/4-axis mpmaster on this site.

 

Yes, these are products that we charge for. They are available through your local reseller.

 

We'll change the rev date....thanks for the heads up.

[Post dept]

bump

[gcode]

Brett.. you should put up a list of

the current inventory of mpmaster 5X posts.

My current employer as a bunch of 5X machines

and most of the posts are really bad.

[john316]

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Yes, these are products that we charge for. They are available through your local reseller.

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Thanks, Brett. That's the info I was looking for.

 

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[malibu]

Hi Brett,

did you add rigid tap ?

is this used on haas machines?

(excuse my ignorance ,I am new to haas machines )

 

(Added rigid_tap, removed tap_feed, and just general clean up of the tapping.

[Post dept]

xgioser,

 

Yes, see the rigid_tap switch in mpmaster. It basically blows away the M03 before tapping, then calls M29 for the actuall tapping spindle output.

 

Gcode and everyone else,

 

We done a LOT of 5-axis posts. It's what we do most. It's tough to list them all. Please just ask and we'll be more than happy to let you know what we've done.

 

We do have plans to release a machine/control list but are not quite finished putting it together.

[Rob B]

I can't get the new mpmaster post to prestage tools. I have turned the stagetool to 1 in the post. I am running Mazak that needs to post code like this T1T27. The post will call the tool for the operation but not for the next operation

[Steve Landkamer]

Robert,

Is the "Enable staged tool routines" check box checked in the "Tool" settings in the Control Definition?

Steve

[Rob B]

Steve,

I do have the "Enable stage tools checked". Any other suggestions.

 

I guess your sipping on some of that "High Octane" coffee this morning. Does Al know your surfing the net this morning?

 

Tell Chris to to do something!!!!!

Robert

[Rob B]

Thanks Steve for your help!!!!

Robert

[Rob B]

How do I get the post to quit outputting spaces between code that is output for machine. I can't remember If this needs to be changed in the post or control defintions.

Thanks

Rob

[gcode]

Its on the NC Output page of the Control Def

Set "Spaces between NC adress" to 0

[Rob B]

I hate when I can't see something that easy. I have been on that page several times today and never seen that.

Thanks GGGGGGcode!!!

[Rob B]

I am once again editing on my post.

For my Mazak's I need them to output code that looks like this when I am using only one tool for one operation or using the same tool for multiple operations.

 

T1T1 M6

 

Right now the post only outputs code that looks like this.

 

T1 M6

 

I don't know anything about how to read this programming language in order to make sure everything associated with my toolchange isn't messed up. I can do simple hard add-on's.

 

Rob

[88Matt]

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There are mpmaster_5ax_table, and mpmaster_5ax_head posts.

 

We're currently working on an mpmaster_5ax_table_head (or something like that).

 

We use these posts as the basis for all of our 5-axis development. They are setup similarily to the 3/4-axis mpmaster on this site.

 

Yes, these are products that we charge for. They are available through your local reseller.

 

We'll change the rev date....thanks for the heads up.

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What about a Hermle 5X vertical? We have 2 on the way (about 26 weeks out) and a new post. Do you know if yours will be the one we get from Hermle? Trying to get details on our end is like pulling teeth?