Will SP2 allow chains used in Solids to be...

[Lucky]

translated, offset, etc. resulting in a dirty solid that can be regened and a dirty toolpath that can also be regened? Design changes are a major PITA now. I like being warned that the chain is used in a solid but I should be able to do it if I am sure. If I were to foolishly manipulate chains in a complex solid without backing up my work first, I would deserve whatever happens anyway.

 

Just completed some major design changes to a transmision syncro ring forging die and had to vent a little.

 

Rant complete.

[Müřlıń®]

Yo Lucky....you sinking forging dies with Mastercam?

 

Oh you can modify base chains now....you just have to do it a certian way:)

 

 

Murlin

 

[ 07-24-2003, 07:04 PM: Message edited by: Murlin ]

[Lucky]

Yep. Sinking and sometimes hard milling.

 

An easy certain way? I was translating and offseting copies then re-chaining from the chain manager then deleting the original chain. In the end my toolpaths were not correctly associated with the new solid and had to do a new toolpath.

 

[ 07-24-2003, 07:07 PM: Message edited by: Lucky ]

[Müřlıń®]

Kool

 

I was afraid that I was the only die sinker in here....lol

 

Been sinking closed drop and press dies here since Ver 6....

 

Mastercam is the only way to fly for die-sinking

 

I wouldnt touch Autosave with a 10 foot pole for that exact reason. Hate it when you get clicky fingers and save over a good file......

 

Oh sorry your toolpath will still have to be regened....

 

 

Murlin

 

[ 07-24-2003, 07:16 PM: Message edited by: Murlin ]

[Müřlıń®]

Lucky....I think the only toolpaths that automaticly regen are the contours and pockets.

You can move the base chains, extend and trim without having to regen your toolpath.

 

I have also seen that offsetting and translating requires you to rechain and regen...

 

As do all the toolpaths from solids and surfaces when you make any changes to them.

 

 

Murlin

[ProductDevelopmentGuy]

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"I like being warned that the chain is used in a solid but I should be able to do it if I am sure."

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Yes - this will be corrected in V9.1Sp2.

 

PDG

[Keith M]

i Used to sink drop hammer dies. Has any one ever machined wedge roll dies or transverse roll dies. they are a lot of fun on a 3 axis machine. also made dies for a # 23 die forger air hammer made by chambersbugr. The good old days.

[Müřlıń®]

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made dies for a # 23 die forger air hammer made by chambersbugr.

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OOO....fast little hammers

 

Ya , they had one of those at a place I used to do diesinking work for. I made many a die for that one.

 

They got a Makino and....well....they didnt need me anymore....

 

After over 10 years loyal service......

 

Well, now I sink dies for a press shop

 

Found some more cheese

 

 

Murlin