Importing Custom Mill Vise

[LeechCNC]

Hello,

I have a series of mill vises designed in SolidWorks that I would like to implement in my programs for Mastercam.  How would you suggest I define these?  I would like to have a "start part" file where I would open whichever "Start Part" (which would basically be the vise being used) and simply merge the part I wish to machine and orient it to my vise and begin programming from there.  Is there a better way to go about this?  I have a design background where we would create "start parts" to make projects move quickly and I am always thinking in terms of efficiency.  Any input or knowledge of this subject matter would be appreciated!

 

-Mike

[Guest]

Template files such as you suggest are how you make this happen

You're on the right path....

Just make sure to keep a copy for that time when instead of merging and doing a "Save As" you just hit save

 

Moved to the Industrial Forum as it's a Mastercam question instead of a machining question

Edited October 10, 2017 by Guest

[jlw™]

4 hours ago, JParis said:

Just make sure to keep a copy for that time when instead of merging and doing a "Save As" you just hit save

LMAO

 

That right there.

[David Colin]

I made a batch file to create a copy of my template file, then launch Mastercam opening that copy.

To import vises I use fixtures addon from X+ Chooks which is great!  

[LA CAMmer]

I have all of my template files set to "Read Only", so I am forced to do a "Save As".

[Matthew Hajicek - Singularity]

I copy my template file to the working directory for the part, rename it, then import the part.  The template has an assortment of workholding in position on different levels.

[Leon82]

3 hours ago, LA CAMmer said:

I have all of my template files set to "Read Only", so I am forced to do a "Save As".

I think I will try this with my rwp fixture assemblies.

 

I accidentally saved my whole program into one

[jlw™]

15 hours ago, LA CAMmer said:

I have all of my template files set to "Read Only", so I am forced to do a "Save As".

It's genius!  Why haven't I thought of this???

[Orvie]

How do you set a file to "Read Only"?

[Guest]

3 minutes ago, Orvie Smith Toshiba said:

How do you set a file to "Read Only"?

Right click on it >> Properties >> option should be there