WORKSHIFT OFFSETS

[ropteach]

would like to set up mcam to machine parts on two different vises on one mill. vise 1 would be to contour parts and vise 2 would be on a different table location. the part would be flipped over and milled on the top as a second operation. how could mcam be set up for vise1 to use a g54 and vise2 for a g55.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

In the T/C Plane button in your operation. By default it's set up for -1 meaning it will go to the first available number. So if it's the first operation in a plane it will start at G54. If you flipl planes, MC will go to the next offxet available. etc...

 

You can also use the WCS. Have OP1 be G54, and OP2 be G55, etc...

 

HTH

[Jerome]

If you would like a sample program let me know

DO it all the time

[Chris Rizzo]

Go on the FTP site and look for the WCS tutorial file...It is an invaluable tutorial for stock flipping and work offset changes....