Figured it out....... The existing tools were labeled: "1/8 X 100 DEG C'SINK" It must be "CSINK" not "C'SINK" - doesn't like special characters......

Ran into something strange in X6MU2... Creating new tool libraries for different materials (alum, plastic, etc.) Try copying or creating a new Csink into a new .tooldb library and get this: "Unable to add tool to tool list" It only seems to be countersinks that have this problem.. Anybody else see this??

Anybody Use these?? I like this: Shop Floor Automations LAN Connect (scroll down...) Brochure: LAN Connect Brochure

Haas VF-TR Series 5 axis Trunnion Mill post = misc settings: "0" it will decide which way to go "1" will always stay positive (front side) "2" will always stay negative (back side)

I've been banging my head against the wall for years with this issue... (just like having toolholders in the operations instead of with the tool libraries..) :wallbash:

If you use undefined standard profile works fine.. If you use tool "types" all tool drawings must be scaled so the radius of the tool is ALWAYS 1 inch.

Should work great,, watch your stepover/engagement in corners....

Works very well..... You can also create a pocket routine, save the backplot as geometry, then create your Points and drill cycle.. What material?? Seco makes awesome Plunge Milling Cutters: Seco Plunge Mills Crazy speeds and feeds in aluminum....

Can you switch that around??? You have my number.......

Got one built from MPmaster,, just need a little testing and should be good to go.. I quietly moved to another company...... I'm now working with Shawn at Shields Mfg. - http://www.emastercam.com/board/index.php?showtopic=36256

Beware ---- post beggar..... Anybody have a post for this little beast? I can build one from MPmaster but will take any offers...........

I saw this one, it is not a 5ax trunnion, it is a 210 4ax rotary.......

Anybody??? TR210 model????

How about the TR210?? I found reference to it in old forum threads but can't find the file......

http://www.emastercam.com/board/index.php?showtopic=64742&view=findpost&p=734044

Has it been overheated?? (cooked) What's the color of the holder??

Here's a screen capture of our machine, I run dual monitors so the pic is ....w i d e.... (hold down Ctrl button and scroll mouse wheel to enlarge) Camplete screen capture

Yes, you need a specific "post" for each style of machine, and yes Camplete builds the whole virtual machine for each one. The post IS customizable to a certain extent, I've got ours dialed in pretty darn good..... Support has been very good... (I used to run Predator and they had the WORST support I've EVER experienced.)

Yes,, Camplete post processes the NCI file and the NC code is what you are simulating. You can click on any line of NC code in the NC window and the simulation will jump right to that point.

CAMPLETE Here's an image from Camplete's website:

Been using Camplete on our MAM72-63V's (5-axis table-table verticals) for three years..... Program everything in Mastercam from center of rotation, post out the NCI file, open it in Camplete. It creates the NC code and you can simulate the machine and watch the code at the same time. You can speed it up or slow it down step by step if necessary. One the best features for five axis is the Optimization. It changes feedrates up to the maximum you define, Reminds me of inverse time feeds but does it in inches per minute. The machine simulation is fantastic, the only thing I'm still waiting for is the ability to import an STL file and have Camplete actually show the model being cut.. Right now you can define basic stock shapes(block, cylinder, etc.) and show them cutting but we don't usually have basic shaped parts!! The other issue is defining tools, you have to build your tool library twice, once in Mastercam and again in Camplete to make everything match. I would go off on Mastercam's way of defining tools and holders, but that's a whole other subject.... Absolutely, James has been a HUGE help to me with the support of our Matsuura's and Camplete. He is a walking encyclopedia on the machines and the software... (still working on the 4 digit tool numbers James)

Why aren't you using clearance??? Absolute clearance above your stock will cure the crash problem....

Sorry,, Retract should have been incremental also in that screen capture......

Incremental is the distance from the geometry your driving to, not like G91 incremental on the machine!!!!! We always use incremental for Feed Plane, Top of Stock, and Depth when possible. Try this..... Clearance is always absolute, Retract can be absolute or incremental depending on the situation....