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Hello all
I am just wondering if there is any way to define custom right angle head (MST) stp or stl into mastercam mill ?, any tutorials would be great.
Thank you
Hello all
I am just wondering if we can move work offset (G54) up and down in Z axis, lathe VTL ?, or instead I need to move lathe geometry ?
I am attaching pic.
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I am having issues with Toggle display on selected operations button as shown in picture, basically not showing toolpath, any suggestions will be appreciated.
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Thanks Paul and Ron that solve problem.
I am also wondering, how to define custom tool locators for spindle. There are many tutorials or videos for tool locators for turret, but not many for spindle.
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l am trying to load tool into tool locator as shown in picture, but when I simulate, I cannot see tool locator, any help or suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks Ron
I think I found solution. I had to define 3D tools properly (for ex lower and upper turret, proper spindle orientation, insert up for rough, and insert down for pinch turn) solve problem.
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I am trying to do gradual lead angle change as shown in picture, basically 3deg at beginning and same at the end of toolpath. I am having some issues, any tutorials or suggestions would be great.
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I am new to optirough, My tool is jumping over fixture (actually crash), as shown in picture, is there any way to avoid this problem ?
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I am trying to cut Lathe ID groove, but my tool is cutting oversize (wider groove), may be I have error in defining grooving 3D tool, I am attaching Mastercam file, if someone can help please.
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Groove-.mcam
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I was just wondering if wear works with swarf milling, for some reason I cannot see G41,G42 or D value in nc programming output. If someone can help please. I am attaching mastercam and nc file.
Swarf Wear.mcam
Swarf Wear.nc
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