Mcam Nut
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well im having more problems today, I opened a file I spent about 12 hrs programming, and all my operations now say either 0 chains, or 0 points etc. I really like mcx, but i am having a hard time explaining to management the problems I am having, there solution is always go back to v9. I am so used to x now, that I really dont want to go back.
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well i dont use UG, but i do jump around alot from mcam to inventor, to autcad etc. maybe this is the cause. we do have a level 2 seat that people have been having simular problems on, and this pc dosnt have anything like that installed on it.
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I just opened your file bestguest, that is messed up, did you get any answers on what may be going on?
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bestguest, I am working across a network, but the mcx file was actully created and saved on my desktop, and no I havent copy any opp from another file, and I am saving by using the alt-a shortcut.
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I know people were having problems with files being corrupt when saving a file, but whats going on with me dosnt make any sense. I saved a file and backed it up, and in both files the toolpaths have changed. eg. my surface finish flowline toolpaths changed to surface rough pocket, some of my operations say tool does not exist, my 3d contours are now 2d etc... Is this a bug or for some reason has my file become corrupt?
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I am looking to change the geometry associated to the plane
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Yeah, thats what I was looking for, but is there a way I can update the geometry of a plane
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I was just wondering if there is a way to delete unused planes, I have a few planes that I created that are no longer used, and would like to delete them, and also i was wondering if it is possible to rename them?
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I get the white blocks that is caused from the x+ I believe, it happens when i copy more then 1 operation at a time
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I used surface rough pocket, and surface finish flowline for this file. Seemed to work out good, and I believe that you can do these toolpaths in level 2, not 100% sure about that though. Did you get the file yet jim?
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I usually import the same way Henk said to do, but I usually merge in the file 1st then import the operations, and geometry. then delete duplicate enities. this way you will get everything from the file into the new program.
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You got mail jim
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Thanks guys, I figured is was a easy fix. It was just annoying the hell out of me if I would forget to change my planes back before i did my toolpaths
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I was just wondering if there is a way to set your construction plane not to default when you change given views, so the only way the cplane will change is by changing your plane and switching views won't affect your plane.
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I dont really see what you are looking for either, but can you not just create a helix from 180 degrees to 360 degrees on the centerline, then do a swept surface of the geometry of the helix?
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goldfish, If you are still having problems you can put it on the ftp, or send me a e-mail, and I will help you out. I would use a large inserted endmill, to rough it out, and we actully use a 3/4 inserted ball to finish our surfaces in stainless, we don't cut any 4140 at all. If you cant get a inserted ball nose, the sc should work out good
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Im actully looking at a new way of doing it, I was thinking about making a single flute form tool that looks a inside groove tool and put a dividing head flat on the table, lock the spindle and use the 4th axis to shape the taper, im not sure how well this will work out, but it is the only way i can see machining what they want.
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I uploaded a file called helix lock in the mcx folder, and the problem i am having is the customer has a .002" tol on the helix in the top view, and they want this helix to remain flat, I am going to do a couple prototype parts just doing a 3-d contour with a small woodruff cutter. but this will not cut flat unless i was to machine it in the 5 axis machine, but my boss wants to do it in a vertical or horizontal mill. is there any way of maching this surface flat, or a tool that i may be able to get to do this on a 3-4 axis mill? we will be getting a large order of these parts, if it works out.
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Ok, it was checked to use my tool settings, with it unchecked it works fine. I know this is probally right in front of me, but I cant seem to be able to find it. Where do I set my defaults not to use the tool peck, and coolant?
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Containment boundaries in core roughing not working??
Mcam Nut replied to Bruce Caulley's topic in Industrial Forum
sorry its called add offset distance to tool radius, make sure there is no check in there, i just did this in a core roughing pass and the same thing happened to me with it checked, but unchecked it works fine. hope this helps. -
Containment boundaries in core roughing not working??
Mcam Nut replied to Bruce Caulley's topic in Industrial Forum
I just did that this morning, a surface high speed raster, and a surface rough pocket, and i had my containment to inside with .02 left, I had no problems, but i did notice if i tried to check additional offset, it would switch to total offset, and then go off the center of tool -.02 -
I agree with Saipem, I started out programming off the corner of each part, and now I always go off the center of rotation. This make it alot less hard on the head when machining angles, or using the 4th axis to surface. We also have separate offsets for each part, but the z, and x are always the same. I think this way is also alot easier for the operator to setup. we dont use g54-g59 we use g54.1 p1-p48.
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My settings under coolant commands are the same as they always were, somthing else must of got messed up but i dont know where to look exept in the operation defaults, and coolant commands
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I have my coolant set to being on with flood coolant in the operation defaults, and the coolant is not defaulting to being on, I have to select it to be on for every operation. This hasnt hapened to me before mr2, and my settings are the same. is there somthing i am missing?
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how to make subprogram number begining with 101
Mcam Nut replied to Lstar's topic in Industrial Forum
Ok I had changed a wrong # before is why it wasnt working, i rechecked it and changed the proper #'s works fine now, thanks alot