TPLANE

[councill_oak]

I am trying to machine a slot in Cplane=6, Tplane=6 with the horizontal spindle, but it does not give me the proper X,Y,Z,A coordinates as when I am drilling . Any information would be appreciated.

 

MACHINE: CMS PF-102

MASTERCAM ROUTER VER 9.1

 

Here is an example:

2 3/8" x 1" x 3/32 deep slot

 

T15.15 M6

;(PF2) 1/2" ROUTER-BIT

M3 S18000

G0 G90 X17. Y-0.5725

Z3.444

G1 Z3.1 F150

X15.625 F300

G3 X15.5725 Y-0.625 R.0525

X15.625 Y-0.6775 R.0525

G1 X17.

G3 X17.0525 Y-0.625 R.0525

X17. Y-0.5725 R.0525

G1 Y-0.385

X15.625

G3 X15.385 Y-0.625 R.24

X15.625 Y-0.865 R.24

G1 X17.

G3 X17.24 Y-0.625 R.24

X17. Y-0.385 R.24

G1 Y-0.375

G0 Z1.

G0 X17. Y-0.375

G01 Z3.1

G1 X15.625

G3 X15.375 Y-0.625 R.25

X15.625 Y-0.875 R.25

G1 X17.

G3 X17.25 Y-0.625 R.25

X17. Y-0.375 R.25

G1 Z3.35 F500

G79 G0 Z0

 

[Post dept]

Hmmm, what's your machine config? Have you done routing operations in planes other than the top before?

 

Brett

[Woodshapes Inc]

Council,

 

Did you set your overall length on tool parameter page?

 

Email me the file your working with and I'll take a look at it.

 

I'll give you a call tomorrow.

Thanks

Jimmy

[crazy^millman]

To get more insight into you problem Can I ask does your post use a piovit Distance in its calucations for doing 5 axis or right head work in this case? Does the machine automatically compsenate for the distance from the end of the tool to the place you tell it? What type of length compension does the machine need to use in relation to Mastercam?

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Ron,

 

His post was set up using pivot length from tool's overall length. I'm in office tomorrow morning and will take look at it. The head is an 90 degree aggregate.

[Fig sign]

May be worth to try Agregate.dll C-hook ?!?

[Fig sign]

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The Aggregate C-Hook for Mastercam Mill and Router is used to define aggregate tooling blocks, then apply the blocks to toolpaths. An aggregate block can be a right-angle, compound-angle, or a vertical block that requires an offset. A compound-angle block is shown below.

 

Defining an aggregate block requires coordination between the Mastercam operator and the machine tool vendor. Information about the aggregate tooling needs to be entered into the C-Hook, and the post processor may need modifications to accept the output from the C-Hook. Information about changes to CNC Software’s MP post processor language to support aggregate blocks can be found in the Version 9.1 Changes to the MP Post Reference Guide. Contact your Mastercam Reseller for more information.

 

To launch the Aggregate C-Hook, press [Alt+C] in the Mastercam graphics window and select aggregat.dll.

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HTH

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

In Greg's case aggregate.dll is too many mouse clicks. I'm pretty sure what the problem is, and will get t straightened in morning when I get into office.

[councill_oak]

Thanks Jimmy

[Jimmy Wakeford from Barefoot CNC]

Greg..You've got mail.