Back ctrbore toolpath

[billet programmer]

There are several times where I have needed to program a back counterbore tool. In the past I have manually edited the code to get what I want. Is there any other way? Have you heard of this toolpath being added to a future release? Thanks.

[Mike S @ S4A]

could you post a code sample for one hole that shows what you hand edit?

[billet programmer]

sure Mike - should've done that!

 

G87 Z-1.5 R.5 Q.2 F5.

 

This cycle offsets the tool the amount of Q, stops & orients the spindle, rapids down to Z depth, returns to original X/Y position, starts the spindle, feeds up the amount in R, stops & orinets the spindle, offset amount in Q, and retract.

The code is easy enough to change, it sure would be nice if I could get not only the code, but see what is going to happen in backplot & verify.

[Mgrenier]

Billet,

 

I created a custom drill cycle in Mastercam but in backplot/verify, you see the tool going as if ot was a drill. Not perfect for checking purposes but it works great in the programs.

 

Hope that helps.

[billet programmer]

Thanks marting, I'm not sure how to do that myself, can you explain how you did it?

[Mgrenier]

Billet,

 

That is done by modifying both the control definition file and the post processor file for your need. If you do not feel comfortable with this, you should get in touch with your reseller and he can probably get it done for you.