Was the Table at "0" or did it hit sideways with the table tilted?

If it was sideways, I bet the outer support bearing was knocked out of place.

There is an adjustment procedure we learned from Hass (it's happened to us twice)

Part of tweaking and leveling the machine to make it square.

One of ours hit so hard sideways in X, it has never been the same.

We are running FactoryWiz for data collection, Global Shop Solutions for ERP.

When a job is clocked into, GSS pushes job/qty. info to the specific Machine/FactoryWiz Tablet.

FW then tracks everything about that job. (Setup, runtimes, idle time, break time, running another machine, etc. -  see attached pics)

it also pushes scrap info back to Global Shop.

We can then run OEE reports to improve processes.

https://factorywiz.com/

https://www.globalshopsolutions.com/

Thanks Guys,

Making more sense now.

Message me Colin and let me know how to get training rolling....

Is this where the RenMF would control each machine type ?

Our Brothers have Renishaw probes but there are differences in the macros from the Haas machines (which are all the same)

The Makino cell will be a different animal. We will tackle this one after the verticals are dialed in.

Our new Grob has a Siemens control and I have not had a chance to look at the probing yet. (still setting the machine up)

Hi Colin,

Thanks for the info,

I have the configuration tool, just have not had time yet to play with it.

Definitely want to measure/re-cut as well as inspection.

Yes, we would like some in-shop help/training in our shop.

We are running FactoryWiz on our machines to collect run data.

Part of this is taking in-process probing data and outputting/formatting to an IPI (In-process Inspection) report.

We have multiple machines with Renishaw probes (Haas, Brother, Makino, and Grob)

Trying to decide which way to go for programming the probes,,, We have the Productivity+ add-on in Mastercam but have not implemented it yet.

My concern is it writes ALL the macros into every program you post, this makes for huge files that seem unnecessary.

I have seen other software out there: Camaix Probe Manager, Cimco Probing, and there are probably others.

Looking for some feedback on what everybody runs and how they program probes in Mastercam (I need verification/simulation also)

Not sure if this is the correct place to post this, please move if not.....

We lost all parameters on our Hitachi Seiki HT23J lathe with Seicos control. Board shorted out and lost everything.

Yaskawa can rebuild the board but needs parameters to load onto it.... (of course we don't have a backup)

Looking for parameters for Yasnac J300L

Any and all help would be appreciated.......

I've been through every setting I can find, (printer, Windows, and Mastercam) nothing seems to fix this.

This is a strange one.... Starting in mcam 2018, the print function started defaulting to 12x18 paper every time. (very annoying)

Just got mcam 2019 installed and still the same...

Is this coming from mcam or the printer settings?

Anybody else see this???

29 minutes ago, jeff.D said:

 ttblend$ seems like it was built for what you are trying to do.  It would allow you to stage tool 2 at the last tool change while your last operation was cutting.

It's boolean, so using it is pretty simple.

if ttblend$, "T2"

 

Thanks Jeff, works perfectly...

I knew it would be something simple...

if ttblend$, "T2" 
 else,
  next_tool$, pe

2 hours ago, nickbe10 said:

If you use Manual Entry for the coolant ball it bypasses the tichg postblocks so should then stage first tool after manual entry has posted, or maybe I'm missing something?

At the last operation/tool in the program I don't want to stage the first tool, I want to stage T2 so that the tool is ready and waiting when M6 is called.

It will always be T2 as the last tool stage/pre-call.

It would pre-call the first tool, and then have to go stage T2 at the end of program.

Basically, 2 tool changes. This takes time.

Howdy Folks, it's been awhile.....

Makino A51nx with Postability Post processor.

We want to pre- call "T2" as the last tool (coolant ball for washdown)

Current end of program forcing T2 M806:

G49
G91 G30 X0.
G91 G28 Y0.
G90
T2 M06
M806 (COOLANT BALL)
T0 M06
T0
M99
%

How do I call Last tool?

I've tried :

 pbld, pn, *sgcode, [if gcode$ = 1, sgfeed], *sgabsinc, [if not(tiltplane), pwcs], pfxout, pfyout, pspindleout,
            [if gcode$ = 1, *feed], scoolant, pcan3, strcantext, pe
          
       
        if next_tool$ = first_tool$, "T2" <-------------ADDED THIS LINE
        else,
        next_tool$, pe
        
          pbld, pn, pdyndatum, pe
          pbld, pn, ptlen, pfzout, pe
          if machsimflg,

But if you use the first tool more than once, it pre-calls T2 each time.

I'm sure it's simple logic but it's stumping me.... I've been out of posts for awhile..

Have you looked at Blueswarf?

You tune the tool instead of the machine.

http://blueswarf.com/

Modern Machine Shop Webinar - Machining Dynamics:

Using Science to Optimize High Performance Milling in Your Shop

http://blueswarf.com/train/webinar/player.html

http://player.vimeo.com/video/91954755

http://www.harveytool.com/cms/News20150827PressRelease_383.aspx

 

Rowley, Massachusetts - Harvey Tool Company, a leading provider of highly specialized hard-to-find micro cutting tools, has acquired Helical Solutions of Gorham, Maine, a leading manufacturer of high performance custom and standard end mills.

“We are very excited about the future of these two brands and are committed to growing manufacturing in Maine.” said Pete Jenkins CEO of Harvey Tool. “We decided to acquire Helical Solutions for many strategic reasons. Helical Solutions’ dedication to quality products, commitment to distribution, and strong service ethic are well known in the industry and very consistent with the Harvey Tool way of doing business. The addition of the Helical Brand, and its large diameter high performance focus, represents a strong compliment for the Harvey Tool Brand and its miniature end mill and specialty profile product focus.”

Harvey Tool and Helical Solutions serve customers throughout North America and provide value through not only breakthrough product performance but also via technical expertise. “Helical Solutions has a top notch reputation across the industry for a best in class solution-based approach to engaging with customers.” stated Marcus Ralston VP of Sales for Harvey Tool. “I’ve admired their professionalism for years.” A limited and select distributor model remains a defining go to market strategy for both brands.

The acquisition of Helical Solutions better positions both brands to compete and grow. “We’re all experiencing it, the industry continues to evolve and the pace of change is accelerating.” said Jenkins. “Size and scale matters in this industry, but that said, we plan on maintaining and growing both the Helical and the Harvey Tool brands indefinitely.”

Over the coming weeks and months, the focus will be on scaling and growing the two brands. “We will continue to manufacture Helical product in the Gorham facility, and we have plans for significant investment and growth.” said Sam Ward, COO of Harvey Tool. “The potential for future growth remains strong.”

X8 - Surface High Speed Hybrid :

Keep getting "Reporting Computation Error" when regenerating the toolpath.

Seems to be tied into the Arc Filter/Tolerance page????

Happens randomly and today have one I cannot get to regen no matter what I try...

Is there a way to track down what's causing the error????

I haven't hat any problem with this, I use dynamic face all the time.  My 2" 90 deg facemill is defined as a .06" CR bull Mill.   No Nubs here....

If your tool is defined as a facemill with corner radius, (as it should be) dynamic facemill WILL leave a nub.

Why should you have to define a facemill as a bullmill?

Tool and holder definitions need a TON of improvement, but we've been saying that for years to deaf ears....

Define a holder? Oh you have to do that in an operation?!?!? Are you kidding me????

Sorry,,, ranting.......

If your facemill has any radius on the inserts it treats it like a bullmill.

Dynamic facemill will not compensate for this......will always leave a nub.

Building tool assemblies in X8 Tool Manager....

Working on slitting saws, have a Command C4G4-1000 semi-flush arbor.

The cap is below the saw, I have been unable to create this without the cap showing as Cutting.

I first tried "stacking" the assy. (holder, cutter, and then cap) no-go.... This is how Vericut builds assemblies.

Then I tried defining "CUT" and "NOCUT" levels with the proper geo. (saw and cap) still no-go....

Anybody have success with this???

dxf tool data.pdf

Cool, thanks. That's what I'm looking for. I hope they have them in stock since I can't find them in any catalogs. I sent a request for more information.

http://www.nachiamerica.com/download/1/Aqua-Drill-EX-Flat-3D-5D/

Also,,,,,

http://www.memex.ca/

 

Features:

MERLIN is designed to monitor every machine in your shop, CNC machines, non-CNC machines, fabrication centers and manual processes, all tied together in a production process manufacturing execution system.

To access relevant signals MERLIN uses various protocols (MT Connect, Fanuc Focas2, OPC, etc.) and electronic circuit boards if required, including the Universal Machine Interface board all dependent on the type of machine and controls and what is available to be monitored.  You choose which signals you want to monitor, or even switch which signals around as it makes sense for you, MERLIN is that flexible.  If your machine is not Ethernet enabled, like most older machines, then Memex offers electronic circuit boards with built-in Ethernet capabilities and conversion to serial RS-232.

To give you an idea of which features can be monitored, below is a representative list of signals that can be monitored, if available from the machine:

• OEE metric
• Availability metric
• Performance metric
• Event Monitoring
• Quality metric
• Cycle Time & Count
• Part Name
• Part Counts
• Alarm State Recording
• Interrupted Cycles Recorded
• Down Time
• Down Reason codes (automatic or operator or modal)
• Reject counts
• Reject reason codes
• Email / Cell Phone Alerts
• Feed Hold / Op Stop
• Feed / Rapid / Spindle Override
• Feed and Speed rate
• Product Standard comparison
• Idle Reason Tracking
• Many more signals available, stored in SQL database for analysis

We are also toying with the idea of RFID on the tooling.

(VERY expensive to implement!!)

Advice, Opinions, Thoughts................


We have just installed FTS (Future Tool Systems) Tool management system.

It will keep track of inventory and re-order based on a min-max system.
I'm in the process of stocking the cabinets with the current tooling in the shop
and tying it to the master tool library.

There is a master tool list in Mastercam and Vericut, T1 thru T615 and growing.
We only need one library for all the machines since they are all Makino's.

Currently, Vericut is The "Master", all tools match what is in the machines.
(tool length, holder, total gage length, etc.)

Trying to figure out the best way to exchange info between softwares.
(I'm new to Vericut so I still need input on that end.....)

My experience tells me to drive everything from Mastercam,
1: Extract tool info from FTS to build tool assemblies saved in Mastercam Tool Library.
2: Export assemblies to Vericut with all length and holder info, (is this possible?)
( the holder profile tool in X+ works great for getting "exact" holder info, Vericut looks similar)
3: Export assembly info from Vericut to Speroni Presetter.
4: Push offset info to the machines from Speroni to Makino's via network.

What would it take to make this happen and is anybody already doing this??

Comparing a Makino PS95 to a Haas VM3

That's because there is absolutely no comparison.........

http://www.emastercam.com/board/topic/80080-titan-american-built/

Enough said..........

Oh, and I ran across this little tidbit that looks very cool:

http://www.mmsonline.com/blog/post/united-technologies-optimization-tool-added-to-vericut