hello, Back plot bar is not showning when I try to back plot. When it does it disappears quickly Using Mastercam 2020 Was working fine few days ago. Need help.

But, I do not have Lradwell Mill. This is foir YCM VMC with Fanuc control

millman, What am I supposed to look at ?

This is how my post is set up. Looks different than what your reply. Confused as what to do ptap$ #Canned Tap Cycle if leadwell = 1, n$, "M29", *speed, e$ if peck_tap = 0, peck1$ = 0 # disable peck tap j_tap = peck2$ if (j_tap > 4) | (j_tap < 2), j_tap = 1 pdrlcommonb if peck1$ = 0, n$, *sgdrlref, *sgdrill, pfxout, pfyout, pfzout, pcout, prdrlout, [if leadwell = 0, *j_tap], *feed, e$ else, ptap_peck pcom_movea ptap_peck # (Peck Tapping) tap_depth = tosz$ - z_shift while tap_depth <> fmtrnd(depth$ - z_shift), ptap_peck2 ptap_peck2 # (Haas - Peck Tapping) pdrlcommonb tap_depth = tap_depth - abs(peck1$) if tap_depth < (depth$ - z_shift), tap_depth = fmtrnd(depth$ - z_shift) n$, *sgdrlref, *sgdrill, pfxout, pfyout, *tap_depth, pcout, pfrdrlout, *j_tap, *feed, e$ pcom_movea

H.TOM Thank you for info. I will try changing this on post . Hope fully I do not mess this up. Really appreciate your reply to me. God Bless

MC 2020 / YCM MILL. I need to post in IPR not IPM when tapping. How do I change this in post ? Can someone help out with this ?

I have tried to learn X2 but have not been able to learn it. Belive me, I have tried. Maybe it has something to do with my learning ablities(not trying to be funny). But up to version 9.2 eveything was pretty simple. X2,X3 I cannot get the hang of it. Machine definitions,tool paths,tools menu,all confuse me. I do want to learn it and will keep trying.

TheePres Somewhere I have a floppy that I got from a tool guy it was free and legal. It calculates measurement using any wires and also recommends best wires to use and all thread info you might need.I am sure you can also calculate pipe threads.All data can be printed. You can also input any special thread size,pitch that you want.I was already using Gage Master when I got this.Works great. Let me know if you want this and how to get it to you. God Bless All Joe

I will gladly donate more than what you are asking for. Just let me know where to send the money. Thanks Joe

count me in. Thanks Jovato

As always you guys are always willing to help and do help. Thanks to all Joe

Thanks, Harry.I can not get of hold of anyone at Mazak for info.I really appreciate the info from you. Joe

Hi! Trying to find the battery backup for a Mazak Intergrex 400Y,can someone help me out. Where is it located and does it have one? Thanks in advance Joe

Hey! What's the big deal. I let them push the start button on the machine. Is that still cheating?? Thanks to all for your help. God Bless America Joe

Thank you for your quick reponse and help Regards Joe

Updated my profile last night(1/12/04) and now I cannot login. Tells me password is wrong. Also have tried Lost Password and still no help. Can someone help. I had to register under different user name to gain access. Thanks Joe

Thanks Yes I did check out CadCam's FTP site and found 3 there.They were all pretty cool,but I'm still trying to locate a Corvette. Thanks to all Joe

Hi Need to make a pine wood Corvette. Can anybody help me out. The kids want to see one made on a mill. This will be our last year and we have never made one on a machine before.If not well,thanks anyway. God Bless The U.S.A. Joe

Hi, I have 2 Fadals and both are set to format 1. All the programming is done using Mastercam. We never have had any problems or reason to change format.We can program at the control if we so desire,but raraly do. As far as programming a "D" you do not have to,only the "H".You will be able to OFFSET "D" & "H" with no problems. I assume you are taking most of the programming off the floor. Your biggest problem will be getting over all the complaints from the operators at first. GOD BLESS AMERICA GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS Joe

Hi Tazzer I really would like to get the file for this.Would it be possible for you to send it to me. GOD BLESS AMERICA Joe

LOL, Yeah right!, CAMando My employees get more time off than I do. This year being so slow I have taken more time off then normal to be with my family. You Guys Have A Great Week Thanks FOr Everything Joe

Kyle, Thanks for the help. Sorry it took so long to Thank you. Getting ready to take the family to Florida. Everyone Have A GREAT WEEKEND!! Joe

CAMGUY, Thanks for the file. Joe

I have made a compression tool already. Quickmike,to answer your question when the spring in my compression tool is compressed 50% it equals 40 lbs. MillTurn your idea has made me think of something else I will try this weekend. James,pretty much seems to be on the same page as me. I thank all you guys for your input and fast replies. GOD BLESS AMERICA Joe

Hi James and Redk, Thanks for your quick reponse.I have the option to check evey tool before using it with a Renshaw probe or setting the tool life.Tools breaking are not a problem. Also have air or water to blow chips off vises and parts before next part is machined. We have almost completed hooking up conveyor to cnc control and that will feed part into vises and lower or raise conveyor.(This is a long process/we are learning as we go along ). If this works or not a least we gave it our best shot. I have thought about making the contact surface on the plunger wider and longer to fit the part. Also as James mentioned move the part into position,clamp,move plunger over center of part and open and close jaws again. Thank you very much for your input Joe