Backup here. Is your post configured such that the tool number it outputs is actually derived from the dia. offset number for each operation? That seems an odd way to handle that... In my head it should be tool number is what you call during tool change, and then length and dia offset are slaved together since I assume you're storing offset geo as the same number on the machine.

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but why would you need a diameter offset posted for canned drill cycle?

What Crazy was suggesting is to mill the "floor" of that feature with a small tool and then come in with an endmill that has the .062" corner rads and plunge in to finish the walls/corner rads. I assume you're trying to avoid doing that to save a tool change?

Here is some code that is running on a Yasda H40i N1(T13019600: 5mm 2Flt Ball TaperNeck AlTiN) T13019600 M06 G49G53Z.0 M302(Semi Finish Machining Mode) G5P10000 S12650M03 M11M71 G00G90G54B4.125C90.0 G68.2 X0.0 Y0.0 Z0.0 I180.0 J4.125 K-90.0 G53.1 X.00751Y11.66382B4.125C90.0 G69 M08M51M44 (G43.4 Note: Absolute Z Approach Move) G43.4Z3.63437H400 (G43.4 Note: TCP Coordinates Active) X-11.66382Y.22389Z3.0 Z-1.05819 Y.18073Z-1.65663 Parameter #5006.6 is set to 1 for me right now

Happy to help. I think you're probably at the same knowledge level I am as far as the Reports Designer goes. I never got past the "just modify an existing one" stage.

I'm fairly lost when it comes to setting up new sheets in active reports since I've got mine setup the way I like. It appears the default setup sheet (mill) report has FPT displayed. You might be able to track down how they did by going through that one? In the -Setup Sheet (MILL-TOOL) rpx file, they have FPT datafield listed as OTI-FPT. Maybe try that?

Too true. Another thing is availability. You could be purchasing the most ballin machine for your part, but if it's a 10 month factory build.... Lol, I posted a follow up at the same time as this. It has been pretty excellent for us. I think it took 1 guy about 2 days to commission the c400 which is fairly impressive IMO

I currently program and run a Yasda H40i with a 24 pallet pool. Works well and we got at a very competitive price. I find their software to be extremely lacking. Makino has MAS-A5 software which is an extremely powerful production management tool. Currently working with our local reseller to get a quote for a A61nx/A500z pallet pool line for a large upcoming project and very excited about. Matsuura has been doing automated 5 axis forever. I have personal experience with Hermles and they make a stout machine and have good service. All of their machines are essentially the same, so any of their service techs can work on all of their lineup. Okuma is probably the best bang for the buck MTB. I would say they're almost as good as all of the others on the list, but they make up for it by also being insanely reliable and long lasting. Not to say the others aren't tho....

I would agree that Hermles spindles is their weakspot. I'm not a fan of greased spindles and moving to their higher RPM air oil spindles loses alot of power. Unfortunately, I can't compare their performance vs high performance as we don't have one of their high performance lines. I also am not a huge fan of their automation as it's thru the main cabin door which kind of sucks from an ergonomics stand point. If I had to pick my favorite MTBs right now, it would be Yasda, Makino, Matsuura, Hermle, and Okuma. I think they all have their pros and cons and you just need to figure out which ones you prefer and which ones does the work you need it to do the best.

Here are some links to a couple of previous topics regarding this subject New 5axis machine questions New 5x mills The DMU 50 and C400 are very different beasts as far as workspace and floor space. Are you guys considering getting both at the same time or comparing one against the other. IDK much about the DMU but previously Mori's service here in the Midwest has been lackluster. We have a C400 without automation and it's been a good/accurate machine. But it really hasn't been pushed hard for production work. I recall a previous quote for a C42 with a pallet pool being pretty ludicrously expensive compared to other options.

You should be able to pull the Feed per tooth straight from the Mastercam operation.

I personally think this is the better way to go. It requires a bit of forethought how you want it arranged. But it allows quite alot of flexibility with the grid and also just swapping out to a different plate if the first one isn't what you like. Definitely more expensive tho...

Just don't overshoot the tolerance... That's the sketchiest part of machining the bushings into the table IMO. You only get 1 chance to get it right.

So, funny story. I basically copied/adapted Saunders plates for my own purposes. And then I clamp a vise on top of it as needed. A previous shop I was at, we bored the flanges of the vise to accept the ball lock and just mounted the vise directly to the table that way. I think Orange Vise uses something similar, but they ball lock in the center of the bed? Per Jergens catalog, a single 20mm shank ball lock has 3000 lbs of hold down force and you always run 2 or more. So, I would say they are plenty good for 99% of applications. If you're exceeding 6000 pounds of tool pressure, you're on a much more substantial machine than I am and I pray for your holders lol

Ball locks is how I like to do it. Either make a sub plate that has a pattern or even machine them straight into your table. I have seen it done both ways. Saunders I think still does custom plates as well, so if you have something specific he might be able to accommodate. He's also coming out with his own zero point quick change system that integrates with his subplates. Might be interesting for you if you use alot of fixtures