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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!
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.
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?
Jim62
Its not a story, its taking notice of a trend. I have had similiar life experience as you. I'm not trying to be negative. My concern is that we are not investing back into the industrial base that made this country what it is. I think is is wonderful that we have 15 year old kids playing and learning with mastercam and CNC equipment. Our future has great potential....
cant imagine having 21st century technology in high school from what i can tell here in Tx. there are not many young people getting into manufacturing. and even less high tech mfg. schools. I think the trend is to mfg. over seas for cheap labor.
I have cut alot of nickle chrome alloys. TiAln is a good coating choice also TiCN works well. However I dont think the speed and feed is realistic. Kennametal guidelines for a 1/8 carbide emill with TiAlN in nickle is 100sfm and .0004 FPT
this is in line with my experience as well. I am interested to see any data retrieved from the machinist who actually setup and ran this material. _mp
Good morning, I too am new to this site. I have been using mcam v9 lathe & mill for a couple years. we have x in the box ready to install. I see some talk about hasp upgrade needs. how do i know if i have this problem? before i get started...
Patrick
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