My main intention was to mill the smaller diameter with multi axis versus surfacing. I would mill the from a separate plane using 2d contour. Even if it is the wrong approach I still would like to know what is preventing me from getting any toolpath at all.

Thanks. That was easy. Morph.mcam

Where do I find the values for Clearances Area in multi axis?

I just started a new job and the old programmer has already left. I'm trying to figure this out on my own with minimal success. Can someone please take a look at my Mastercam file and let me know why I can't get a toolpath out of this operation? Let me know and I will gladly email the file. Is it possible to post the file here somehow? TIA

Thanks again JP. I'll see what I can do.

I did that but I haven't had to modify a post in over 15 years. I hear you need extra software to do that now. Is that right?

So.. I need to modify the post?

This operation simulates well on Mastercam but the NC code after posting doesn't seem to work. N1 (ROUGH DEEP SLOTS) (T2 - 3/16 FLAT ENDMILL) T2 M06 G00 G17 G90 G54 S6112 M03 A0. X-.294 Y2.961 G43 H2 Z2. M08 M97 P0001 G69 (ROUGH DEEP SLOTS) X-1.4047 Y2.6231 G00 G90 G68 X0. Y0. G91 R-22.5 M97 P0001 (ROUGH DEEP SLOTS) X-2.3016 Y1.8859 G00 G90 G68 X0. Y0. G91 R-22.5 M97 P0001 ... Why is there a G90 and G91 on the same line? Is there a way to keep the R value absolute? Thanks in advance guys. Just started a new job and I'm going to be doing a lot more programming. I need to iron out a few things.

Found this nice peck tapping macro a while back. Works great. Peck Tapping

Do you have macro variables enabled on your machine?

We use both wear and control comp here without issues. All diameter offsets are controlled by G10 code. The machinist never has to wonder what way it was programmed or worry about changing the offset.

I know what you mean. For all the help I get only once in a blue moon do I know how to help someone else AND beat JP in replying...

On my machines a new "Z" is not enough. You need to restate an "X" or "Y" position with the new "Z".

Thanks Colin I'll quit trying.

It seems like if the last pass of a parallel surface is less than the stepover it simply stops short. Is there a way to force it or adjust the stepover to respect the final pass? Still stuck in X5.

Isn't it ALT-I by default?

I use ALT-i not sure if that's default or I set it up.

And "manager" in the title.

In the Multi Passes menu there is a " Keep Tool Down " option. That might give you what you're looking for.

Thanks Murlin, That did it.

I'm stuck in X5. Maybe that's why I'm not seeing a split face option in my solids. Also, it might work the same way, but to clarify I would like the arrow to be bossed. Thanks Josh, I'll keep trying.

I'm trying to get the solid arrow to lie on the main solids curved face. Any suggestions? Thanks. PEELMILLHELP.bmp

That works. Thanks

Is there a way to create these new planes permanently as to not have to create them with every new job and maybe assign them to a toolbar icon?

Why do you have tabs turned on? Without that you get a much better tool path.