Adding a permanent M08 to post

[kujo763]

I have a couple of posts that I would like to add a permanent M08 to... I want to add the M08 to the beginning of every tool and a M09 to the end of every tool. This should'nt be too tough? My local support guys are at roll-outs and on vacation. Looking for some help.

 

Thanks,

 

Erik

[Colin Gilchrist]

Look for 'psof$' and 'ptlchg$'. This are the "start of file" and "Tool Change" post blocks.

 

Add a line of code like this:

     pbld, n$, "M08", e$

(Make sure there are some space characters at the front of the line!)

 

Then in 'pretract' and 'peof$', add a line like this:

   pbld, n$, "M09", e$

You can play with the location of the M8/M9 by changing where the line of code is at inside the post block. Make sure you backup your post before doing this...

[kujo763]

Hey thanks Collin! I really appreciate your help!

 

Erik

[guitar]

I have a couple of posts that I would like to add a permanent M08 to... I want to add the M08 to the beginning of every tool and a M09 to the end of every tool. This should'nt be too tough? My local support guys are at roll-outs and on vacation. Looking for some help.

 

Thanks,

 

Erik

 

You are probably doing this because after 500 versions of software updates Mastercam STILL has not been able to figure out that coolant ON should be the default, since that is what most people require 98% of the time, right?

[kujo763]

Not just that, but if you have coolant on for the Mazak and then switch to the Haas you have to reset the coolant again!

 

Erik

[MIL-TFP-41]

You are probably doing this because after 500 versions of software updates Mastercam STILL has not been able to figure out that coolant ON should be the default, since that is what most people require 98% of the time, right?

 I must be one of the odd 2% that runs alot of sh!t dry.

[guitar]

 I must be one of the odd 2% that runs alot of sh!t dry.

 

 

Must be.

[JMahon]

I'm a dry guy as well

[RaiderX]

thanks Colin, we just got a new machine that they wanted this done on. you helped me nail it down much quicker.

 

oh and this is a router they see no harm in running air all tools.

I like to run dry verses coolant when I can, coolant costs and not all can be recovered. jus sayen

[bd41612]

You are probably doing this because after 500 versions of software updates Mastercam STILL has not been able to figure out that coolant ON should be the default, since that is what most people require 98% of the time, right?

kujo763, guitar,

     What about operation defaults?  It's fine to hard code it into your post but then you have no control at your toolpath parameters level.  I would set the coolant on/off, whichever you choose, in the defaults and  then in the rare occasion you go the other way, just pick it in your toolpath parameters.

[guitar]

I'm a dry guy as well

Memphis is in a wet county.

[pete_hull]

no M08 is referred to as postmodern machining

[guitar]

no M08 is referred to as postmodern machining

 

They don't drill aluminum in the future?

[pete_hull]

They don't drill aluminum in the future?

Sorry guitar, It was supposed to be a joke, just a little a play on words. I run with coolant, but sometimes dry, it's no biggie.