3D cutter comp

[JAMES GABEL]

Does mastercam have the ability to output 3D cutter comp?  I was told it does not yet. 

[Tinyfxds]

As far as I know that option is not available. 

[jlw™]

Colin just posted on this. You can get 3d comp if thats what your actually after.

[Guest]

Is there a reason you asked again in a different thread?

 

http://www.emastercam.com/board/topic/89665-3d-cutter-comp/

[Jayson Kramer]

James new machine coming in supports it and if it does he wants it added to his post. were Mastercam does not have the option for surfacing or 5axis to turn on and off cutter comp. I would see this as an option Misc Values to out put for this based on the post and machine.

[Guest]

James new machine coming in supports it and if it does he wants it added to his post. were Mastercam does not have the option for surfacing or 5axis to turn on and off cutter comp. I would see this as an option Misc Values to out put for this based on the post and machine.

That's not entirely accurate... some of the older 5-Axis toolpaths have the option to activate comp (control, wear, off). Since I use CAMplete for posting 5-Axis...i get G41.2/G42.2.

 

[Mick]

I have an old post that outputs 3D Cutter comp. I need to dig that out.

[JAMES GABEL]

We use camplete at my shop also. I could have camplete output 3d cutter comp?

[JAMES GABEL]

I tried looking up this topic and didn't Find it.

[JAMES GABEL]

I tried looking up this topic and didn't Find it.

[Guest]

If your NC Format outputs G43.4, it'll output G41.2/G42.2 when you have comp in your toolpath (I use wear and it outputs it).

 

Hit up your Methods CAMplete support guy. He should have the details for your setup and should be able to get you a good NC Format.