No but your idea of template file is on the right road IMO Set up your blank file with all you basic settings preset, then import your geometry and do a "Save As"

For testing. http://gmccs.de/downloads/SetupX%2B_2020_beta_1.zip Have a nice day EDIT: not more available

How it works Collection process Call our Customer Service Center at 1-800-SANDVIK (1-800-726-3845) to request free recycling containers. You can use the collection boxes at each machine or cell to collect used carbide inserts and solid carbide drills and end mills. All carbide inserts and solid carbide tools, both coated and uncoated, will be accepted. Fill the transportation boxes with carbide collected from each machine or cell. Put used carbide inserts and solid carbide drills and end mills together in the recycling boxes and or drums (see restrictions below). Return process Call 1-800-SANDVIK (1-800-726-3845) to obtain a Recycle Return Authorization (RRA) number and a current price per pound quote. Fill in the customer information and the RRA number in the customer information box on the return form and on the return label provided in the recycling containers. This information will ensure that you receive your check without delay. Ship the full containers using the shipping label included in the container. Be sure to include a copy of the return form in each container you return. A refund check or based on current price per pound times the weight of the returned carbide, will be mailed to you within 15 business days after receipt of the shipment. If you have any questions regarding your shipment, call the Customer Service Center at 1-800-SANDVIK (1-800-726-3845). Please have your RRA number ready when you call. Return restrictions Include only stand-alone inserts and solid carbide round tools; carbide cannot be connected or brazed to any other material. We do not accept cermet or ceramic inserts. These items are not recyclable. Please do not return these inserts.

i just went to a local scrapyard about 10 years ago, got $150 for a coffee can of endmills there are places out there though http://www.greystonealloys.com/tungsten-carbide/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=US%2FCanada&utm_term=Carbide Scrap&utm_content=Carbide Scrap

We finally got some machine time and ran this part last week As always the Okuma VTM was superb. The tools were a Ø4" x .312W slotting mill for roughing and a Ø4" x .75W slab mill ground to make a 1P Acme form tool Despite the 14" long C5 Capto stack for arbors, the Okuma purred like a kitten. The posted code was flawless and the finished part looks great. We haven't been able to gage it yet though. The "gage" is a 60 year old 2000 pound shaft with 60 years worth of rust and battle damage. Our part is to print but will not fit on the beat up shaft without damaging critical ID's The customer is still deciding what they want to do about that.

I have worked for two shops that ran multiple Haas machines. 1st one went through a spindle or two between 6 machines about every two years. the other shop would blow a spindle out about every 3 months between 7-8 machines. 1st shop had pretty good machinists very few crashes and approached their jobs in a shallow high speed way. 2nd shop had less than talented machinists at least one crash a day and approached their jobs with full depth old school ways.

I was wondering when that day was gonna come.

I wonder how often y'all are running Haas spindles at 100% of their capable RPM? Or if you're familiar with the phrase "just because you can, doesn't mean you should." I see youngsters revving up their spindles like hot rods, 10k all day everyday on a 10k spindle. If you want to run 10k all day everyday, perhaps look into a 12k spindle. Don't beat the thing an inch from it's life, you might be surprised from the results. If you can't afford a higher RPM spindle adjust your adjust your feed rate accordingly. .. Been using Haas since the 90's and have only seen one spindle failure along the way. -j