Multiple setups

[Jeremiah]

Is it possible to have multiple setups in one file in lathe? And if so, how ? I do this in mill all day long and am trying to help our lathe guy get up to speed. I DID do a search, but found nothing.

 

Thanks

Jeremiah

 

[ 04-04-2003, 10:26 AM: Message edited by: Jeremiah ]

[jeff]

Are you talking about using the wcs feature and creating toolpaths for different parts that are drawn in the same .mc9 file?

[Jeremiah]

yes, kindof. What I would like to do is have one part drawn and be able to machine the part complete. One setup from one side and the second setup chucking on what was turned in teh first setup.

 

[ 04-04-2003, 02:01 PM: Message edited by: Jeremiah ]

[Philcott]

Jeremiah,

 

I will usually use levels to do what you ask. I will draw the complete part then mirror the part, change levels and color. I then just turn off the geometry I don't want and keep visible that which I do.

 

Hope this is what you are looking for,

 

Phil

[Nominal]

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I will usually use levels to do what you ask. I will draw the complete part then mirror the part, change levels and color. I then just turn off the geometry I don't want and keep visible that which I do.

 

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PhilCott,

What do you do about your stock definition?

[Trevor Bailey]

What version of lathe are you using. You may want to look into the latest version and check out the "flip" feature.

[Philcott]

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What do you do about your stock definition?

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I Will redefine the stock for the 2nd opp if necessary. Obviously this could be tedious if you need to change back and forth a lot but that is not usually the case. I work through the first opp till I'm happy and post it, then continue on with the next.

 

Phil

[Philcott]

Trevor,

 

You have given me something new to explore. I did'nt know flipping was avaliable. I will try it out later today.

 

Phil

[TheePres]

Philcott, In "whats new for 9.1" Lathe their is some examples on Flipping part and advancing material.