estimate machine time

[mcdoggie]

hi there . . .

 

is there a feature in mastercam to estimate total machining time for toolpaths made or to the whole program

 

is there also a feature in mastercam to estimate the stock weight after stock set up

 

also is there a feature in mastercam to estimate the stock weight after undergoing all the toolpaths or for finish products

 

thanks for any input you could share

[Bob W.]

Backplot will give an estimate of how long the program will take.  I'm not sure on the weight questions.

[JayM]

The backplot with give an estimated run time, however typically it will be 10 - 20% faster than actual run time.  The weight of a piece is dependent on it's volume and density.  You can calculate this using Analyze > Volume / Area > Solid properties and input your materials mass.

[The Cathedral]

+1 to what John said. You can analyze the weight of a stock model, and your finished model. You're going to have to search to find the specific density of the material you are cutting.

[Trapper Paul]

Hello forum,

Is there a way to estimate actual drilling time (including pecking time)?

 

Paul

[Guest]

 

 

Hello forum,

Is there a way to estimate actual drilling time (including pecking time)?

 

Paul

 

 

 

Cycle start  

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I think NCPlot will estimate drill pecks.  As far as accuracy, YMMV.

[mcdoggie]

+1 to what John said. You can analyze the weight of a stock model, and your finished model. You're going to have to search to find the specific density of the material you are cutting.

 

thanks guys for the quick info.

 

i hope mastercam people could integrate a feature that can give estimated weight of model after the stock set up.

 

we have the material library example aluminum 6061 grade they can automaticaly estimate model weight after stock set up i guess

 

also give an estimated weight of finish model after undergoing the toolpaths :-)

 

i hope this will not increase the price of mastercam if they will integrate such feature . . .