Hey everybody, how do we define odd shape stock boundries for MC lathe. I run some weldments with deep undercuts and flanges in the middle of a part. Shapes a rectangle does not define very well. Thanks, Patrick

I am currently running 1" 8unc tap 1 1/2 deep in 1045 steel. 100 rpm, trim tap heavy fluid. tension/compression holder. Blind hole .5 deeper than needed for chips. Using Tin coated hand tap. My boss will not buy spiral flute taps for blind holes. This is a repeat job, i have zero problems tapping. running on a Mori MV55.

I would like to know if mastercam will post a G306 inside circle cutting routine. I have 12 holes that i need to interpolate 4 o-ring grooves in each. MC will do fine with G2 G3 but the program is 7 pages long i need to shorten it. Help! and Thank!

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Compared to ya'll I'm just a fancy blacksmith.

if surface finish allows i would double you feed rate. your current .0015 fpt is not alot. Have you looked for TiN coated cutters?. This will increase your tool life and cost. I would expect at least 2 to 3 time the tool life with a coated cutter.

Yall have a good weekend.

HOW COME I CANT PICK THE JOBS I WANT TO RUN...

Yesterday i asked my company to but a new pc so we can implement X. Currently were are using v9. any advice? and have previous mc upgrades been this difficult?

We all have problems now and then, but CNC Software and Mastercam is as good as it gets. No better support anywhere.

from a new members view Keep up the good work

Tommy, better make that a large popcorn.

Not in my experience, been in mfg for 30+ yrs

Valenite also makes some nice cartridges and 'EZ set' tooling for just this purpose.

is this a PM part? powder metallurgy.