Mastercam Learning Group

[The_kid]

I think I was having trouble opening from the download file. After moving it into a regular document file I had no problems opening it as described above.

[TK-32™]

Rotary Ninja for Moderator!

[The_kid]

I don't think there is anyone better for the job!

[Rotary Ninja]

While I love helping out when I can, moderating a forum is a lot of work. I appreciate the vote of confidence. But I am happy just being me.

[Jayson Kramer]

We understand looking at your picture here to the right you do look a little young for the part.

[Rotary Ninja]

He's much cuter than me. So he gets the spotlight

[Jayson Kramer]

He's much cuter than me. So he gets the spotlight

I agree. LOL

[Rotary Ninja]

Don't you have an idler bracket to program?

[Jayson Kramer]

Ya right after I get done with the paying customers. lol

[Rotary Ninja]

You'll be paid with appreciation.

[Rotary Ninja]

I am working on some more models for us to play with. If you guys have anything in particular you'd like to try let me know. I just finished these two parts. Solids in Mastercam are so much fun.

[RayD]

 

I have lots more if you need, Try not to pick parts that require the same paths each time

[The_kid]

Very rookie question Ray I'm looking at your programmed part how did you select your geometry on the high speed core mill. I'm used to creating edge curves but seems you didn't have to do that? Also, Rotary I noticed on your part that you were able to project just the outside profile how did you do this? I am able to do this fine but I know there are faster ways to select and do this.

[The_kid]

ok I figured out a way easier way to do this.

[TK-32™]

While I love helping out when I can, moderating a forum is a lot of work. I appreciate the vote of confidence. But I am happy just being me.

 

Modesty is a good moderator attribute.

[Rotary Ninja]

Also, Rotary I noticed on your part that you were able to project just the outside profile how did you do this? I am able to do this fine but I know there are faster ways to select and do this.

 

Create>>Silhouette Boundary. See Jay, your teaching goes a step further

[Rotary Ninja]

 

I have lots more if you need, Try not to pick parts that require the same paths each time

 

Ok, you are the model master

 

But I am pretty sure a few of the guys in here are not quite ready for rotary work. I'm all for that Iron Man mask though! Did you model that?

[BOATDUDEGUY]

X2 on the solids

 

 

 

I am working on some more models for us to play with. If you guys have anything in particular you'd like to try let me know. I just finished these two parts. Solids in Mastercam are so much fun.

[Rotary Ninja]

So who is still working on the idler bracket so we know when to start the next model?

[SledGeek]

 

 

I'm trying.....but this job thing keeps gettin in my way ! lol

 

Here's a thought tho, or mebbe a question : Is our goal going to be to just swap ideas on how toolpaths can be used or are we looking for best solutions overall including tooling type, speeds,feeds,etc...:shrug:

 

Sooooo many variable to get the most efficient path. Or maybe leave it impromptu and see what develops ??

 

Love dynamic facing !

[Rotary Ninja]

My initial thought was this...

 

If your boss gave you a model and said make it... make it as though you would normally do. It's not a way for anyone to show off, or critique someone else's work. Just a way for everyone to maybe get some new ideas on how to attack a part. And learn some new programming techniques.

 

I realize most people don't have a lot of time to program parts for free. And most all of us don't need to see how the other guy drills a hole. But even drill cycles can be cool if you are creative. Doing different size chamfers with one drill cycle is something I just learned how to do recently. So program however you want.

 

It's not a requirement that anyone programs these parts complete in any way. Just have fun with it. If there is something you need help with ask.

[RayD]

Ok, you are the model master

 

But I am pretty sure a few of the guys in here are not quite ready for rotary work. I'm all for that Iron Man mask though! Did you model that?

 

Grabcad.com for most of it, I did model the helical gear, but in Solidworks (I have done Identical gears in MCX) someone else wasted a bunch of time for the ironman mask, but it is cool

[RayD]

Very rookie question Ray I'm looking at your programmed part how did you select your geometry on the high speed core mill. I'm used to creating edge curves but seems you didn't have to do that? Also, Rotary I noticed on your part that you were able to project just the outside profile how did you do this? I am able to do this fine but I know there are faster ways to select and do this.

 

Silhouette boundary for the part, and drew a box for the stock. (I generally put all my containment's on another level)

 

The blue/green surfaces boundary's are done with silhouette boundary as well, Just select by color when creating them instead of the whole model. I put them up in the air to make selection easier.

[BOATDUDEGUY]

How about 1a week to give us who have less time so we can have or home work done for Monday turn in review and receive the next project

Something like that?

 

[BOATDUDEGUY]

Like turn in on this day

Reviews on that day

And another day next model and about the week for getting it programed

I've got a 1yr old, a pregnant wife and her 2 teenagers, and a 66 hr work week

Just a thought