multiple work offsets

[pds]

Hi

I just started using V8 after years away from MC, the last version I think was 4.

I can't seem to get the post to do multiple work offsets and I remember being able to so that. Help jog a sticky memory.

Thanks pds

[Allan Brown]

The way to set your work coordinate system (WCS) depends on your post.

Before V7, the WCS was typically set using Misc Values, Misc Integer 1 in particular.

With many newer V7/V8 posts, you select the Tool parameters tab 'T/C plane...' button and set the Work offset value.

[Allan Brown]

Based on an email from pds, I've learned that he is trying to machine multiple identical parts using multiple WCS values.

I've recommended my Multiple Work Offset Post found in the Posts area of the eMastercam.com web site.

The post efficiently programs multiple identical parts using subprograms and incrementing Work Coordinate System values (G54, G55, G56, etc.). Program a part once, and specify the number of required repetitions under Misc Values.