Multiple operations in 1 file?

[kennebec]

I have a part started with round stock, have gone thru 1st of 3 operations this used 2 vises G54 and G55 (Top and Bottom) Now I have saved the Verified file as an STL to use for the stock as I continue on.

Do I add a new Machine group so I am able to setup new stock or is there a way to continue on with part in new setup and stock definition that I am unaware of.

 

Thanks Everyone

[Mr. Wizzard]

You just want to use the machined STL as your stock for the following operations?

[Dan@home]

Unless you have two vises with parts drawn up. I would use just one vise (G54) and one part and create a new plane (G55) for the bottom with the same stock and stl to verify, that way you can see if you missed anything. Maybe create the vise for the bottom on another level.

[kennebec]

CNC I think you understand what I am trying to do, yes I now want to use the STL file generatied by the Vrification of my 1st 2 vise operation as stock,

 

Da@Vian I did use just One part as you said, now I have to move on to do more work and it will be mounted in a Rotary fixture

[Dan@home]

That would work out good, the way I said if you have created the plane for the bottom correctly and have the right post it will post (A) rotations. This is a fast way of doing what you want.

[kennebec]

Ahhh the lite comes on: Thanks Dan I am with you now and I am allset all I have to do is, as you said use the New stl for verification from here on out.

 

Thanks again everyone...

[Mr. Wizzard]

Using stl's works great most of the time, unless you get into giant surface toolpaths.

 

Either way, it's usually better to just make your toolplanes around the part and you don't have to mess with the stl stuff.