I have a question regarding using a STL file with Verify

[markypete]

Hi,

If I have a part with multiple operations, a lot of times, I like to create a separate Mastercam file for each.  And when I do, I often save the Verify result as an STL file in order to get a stock body for the next operation. I'd like to know from anyone if they're able to Merge the STL file into Mastercam, place it on a level, and select it as the Stock Body to use in Verify. I currently have to select my stock as a file.

Thanks in advance for your help,

Mark

[Guest]

I work all in 1 file whenever possible, which is almost always and take advantage of stock model when I can....

I use stl's only as external files, I occasionally will use one as a file for starting stock and run an empty(no toolpaths) stock model and that becomes my very first operation and use stock model from there down.

[gcode]

You can merge an STL file into a mastercam file as a mesh

[markypete]

Yes, I've been able to merge the stl onto a level. But then I can't find a way to use that meshed STL as my stock body for verify. Unless I select "file", I don't see a way to choose it under the "Stock Setup" tab or the "stock" tab under the "Backplot/verify" options.

 

[gcode]

You can use the mesh to make a stock model and use the stock model for Verify sessions.

I have had cases where the stock model comes into Verify hollow which makes it useless for verification purposes

I normally use an STL file as stock for Verify