Hurco 5 Axis programming

[Metallic]

So i am trying to test out our new post processor and new trunnion machine (Hurco VM10Ui and Mastercam 2018) I am having trouble getting the correct movement. Lets say something simple like 3+2 where you simply rotate A and C -90 and 180 degrees respectively.

I create a new Tplane while using the same WCS and the original datum? I am confused on getting the machine to move the way I want it to!

Any good resources on learning 3+2 and 5 axis? Basically when i go to run my test program it spits out Y out of position bounds errors.

Pics if needed

 

Thanks

 

 

[Guest]

Purchased post or are you working it up up yourself?

[Metallic]

professionally developed post processor from Postability

[huskermcdoogle]

Post up a sample file if you can.  There is a small chance it is you.  Otherwise and more likely, there could be configuration issues with the post, that would have to be handled by the people you bought the post from, they can help you correct your issues and understand how to use the post effectively.

As far as resources for learning 3+2, it's really not any different than regular tool plane machining other than your part and origins can move between tool-plane operations.  It's far easier and really doesn't take any extra effort once you get a hang of it.

[Metallic]

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Sample files are attached, i included the posted code just for the side pocket

Tube (actual) 5 axis.emcam

Tube (actual) 5 axis.FNC.NC

[huskermcdoogle]

Well only certain people will be able to help with a emcam file as it is educational license.  So I'm out...

How do you have your planes set?

 

[Metallic]

4 minutes ago, huskermcdoogle said:

Well only certain people will be able to help with a emcam file as it is educational license.  So I'm out...

How do you have your planes set?

 

i will just post a screenshot since pictures are worth 1000 words.

[huskermcdoogle]

You need to keep the WCS set to top and only change the tool and comp planes in the ops.

[civiceg]

http://www.hurco.com/en-us/cnc-machine-tools/our-control/winmax-mill-control/mill-features/pages/5-axis-features.aspx

It looks like Hurco has a way to control the relationship between the centerline of rotation of the trunnion and your part work offset.

If you are not using this feature, you will have to have your WCS be the centerline of the trunnion and have your physical setup match what you have in Mastercam. 

[Metallic]

12 minutes ago, huskermcdoogle said:

You need to keep the WCS set to top and only change the tool and comp planes in the ops.

in the tool parameters page (Planes) the WCS is top and tool and comp are set to side op. I have had all planes following gview for convenience but need to change that back now that I am into multiaxis work

 

From my understanding TCPM is a default feature. My controller is fully equipped with most features. Ill have to get with my service tech tomorrow for some clarification on that matter. Machines, controllers, CAM, posts, its just so many data points to manage sometimes.

 

The vid says its an M code baked into the CAM/post. Ill get ahold of my reseller as well to see whether that feature is engaged.

[Metallic]

ha i just opened the post in CIMCO and the TCPM value is set to "fixed coordinate system". I switched it to "on" and problem solved.

 

Thanks for the help!

Cam