More rest rough problems

[peon]

I use the HST Restrough toolpath often referencing an .stl model with much success. But every now and then I run into a problem with retracts. Please see the attached screenshots displaying the retracts and my parameter settings. I have tinkered with the parameters for a long time now and I can't keep the tool down. What a waste of time! Any tips?

 

 

 

[Mark Baker CNC Software]

I haven't run a test yet but I think that if you switch your Clearance Plane setting to "incremental that should solve the problem.

[peon]

Still couldn't get it to work. May I send you the file Mark?

[peon]

bump

[Mark Baker CNC Software]

Hey, I spend 50% of my time in the shop cutting parts. i'm not watching the forum on a regular basis. So if you put up a post here and expect a speedy response you could be waiting a very long time.

 

Peon, if you want to send me the part, I'll take a look at it.

[peon]

No problem Mark. I didn't realize you also operated CNC's. I just noticed that you work at CNC and assumed you worked in the customer service dept. I'm getting very ancy since I'm the one whom has to answer to the boss when he asks why the tool isn't "staying down" and "cutting air" and the only answer I have is "I don't know". I pushed to get this software in this shop and I hope CNC understands my grief with this particular issue. I apologize for pushing, but I'm extremely grateful that you are looking into this for me. The file is on the ftp site named 6214_A_PLATE_X3.Z2G in the X4 folder. Thank you.

[Tony35]

[hijack on]

peon didnt they have MC already?

what were they using before?

[hijack off]

 

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I'm the one whom has to answer to the boss when he asks why the tool isn't "staying down" and "cutting air"

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+1

[peon]

Tony, I no longer work at IMD. I changed jobs back in March and had them fork over some change for MCAM. My new employer is very pleased with the results since I have started here, but those unnecessary retract moves are killing me.

[Tony35]

i know that

i thought the new place you went to had MC

same here i brought in MC with great results made edgecam look like a babies toy

[Jack Sierra Cad/Cam]

I've looked in to your problem and all i could find is a retract setting in home/ Ref points under linking parameters. Have you tried to come in with a 2D Rest mill operation? Your part doesn't appear to have any radiuses in Z , the 2D has the option to keep tool down to eliminate the retract between cuts.

[peon]

2d works fine. The file I submitted is just an easy example for anyone to look at. I work with complicated models and can't use 2d since I'm usually surface machining. I only use 2d for simple pockets. The retract problem normally appears with a nearly 90 degree surface. The tool will normally stay down on drafted walls.

[peon]

I uploaded the correct file to the ftp server. It is named "6214_A_PLATE_REST_ROUGH_PROBLEM.Z2G" Thank you to everyone that is looking at this!!

[Tony35]

all im looking at is that tall glass of brew

you buying

[peon]

Damn I could go for one of those right now!! Some Friday night when I don't have my kids Tony! You need a break from that baby at home anyway. LOL.

[Tony35]

LOL

 

sounds good you have my work email addy

[peon]

Just outta sh@ts and grins, I tried the old surface restmill toolpath referencing an .stl file. It works awesome and stays down as I wish!! Only one problem. You can't check your toolholder like the High Speed Toolpaths.

[peon]

The retract issue is now a confirmed bug and was issued a bug number. Thank you to Mark for his help looking into this!

[Ray H.]

Peon where do you work at in Wi?

[peon]

Richfield area. Just North of Milwaukee.