When will it work (Toolholder display)

[mechman]

Why have an option to define a toolholder if it doesn't work? If it will not work why doesn't mastercam blank out the option. If I am new to mastercam and I define a toolholder that is .1 OD over the default toolholder, I backplot and verify, all looks good, run program and smash? I know you can work around but what's the point of having the fields open? Any comments?

 

[ 10-21-2007, 08:22 PM: Message edited by: mechman ]

[SaltyAcres]

Welcome to "master cam", Oh.... It must be awork around Welcome to "Mastercam", Its probally your computer

[DavidB]

I agree it could be a Danger for newbie MC users. There has been plenty of discussion about Holders in MC do a search.

 

HOLDERS

 

HOLDERS

 

HTH

[mechman]

It seems like a very important function that is totally overlooked. I have read the previous discussions but I am surprised Mastercam has not addressed this issue. If they can figure out complex multiaxis toolpaths, then why cant they figure out how to link a toolholder definition to a tool? I like Mastercam but this is a very important feature that needs to be made a priority.

[DavidB]

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I like Mastercam but this is a very important feature that needs to be made a priority

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Then you should send an email of to QC for an enhancement. The more voices the better.

 

Can't do any harm.

 

Good luck

[mechman]

I already did a few months ago. If anyone else can send in an email that would be great. I think this feature would greatly reduce the risk of a crash and make programming a much easier task. Thanks...

[GARRJESS]

The only way to get around this in matercam right now, is to draw this tool out & scale it & then pick it as a custom tool & set the tool parameters.