I thought 1 micron = .000040 in english.

Which toolpath is this example from? I'm just curious. If its not one of the new HST it might be gap settings as stated before. On the gap settings there is a pull down and we can pick either direct, broken, smooth, or follow. Try using follow surface. I'm not sure if it will work or not but its worth a try. Keep us posted if you can. I've seen this as well and don't like it either.

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From the back of a old Sandvik Application guide. 25CD4 =4130 42CD4 =4140 After reading this info I'll have to say something close to 4140. Pretty sure its chrome molly though.

I'll check into it but for now I'll guess .45%carbon cold drawn I'm not sure though. It may be .16% carbon In which case I'm not sure what the leftover # pertains to.

Go to /screen/shade settings/chord height/set it to .0002 or something smaller (approx. by .5)than your current setting and see if this fixes it. Try .0002

I only make 1 default for 3 machines. We have 3 Haas machines. A VF-0, VF-4, VF-6. Virtualy same controls.

I use a .28 density factor for steel. It probably isn't exact but it will be close. You might be able to find it in the steel quote, steel certs or shipper if you have access to them.

I see you are in early this morning. Is this a surface or 2d pocket program?

If you can vary the depth of cut that should help with the nothchware a little. We use the AJX all the time here for A-2,D-2, 4140 (pht 28-32),and 1018. Limited use in stainless though. We cut some 304ss. We used the VP15TF grade. I called Mits 800-486-2341 because I wasn't sure about using coolant or not. Their tech people had record of using coolant and not using coolant. Both had similar results based on the data they had gathered. We tried without first to avoid thermal cracking. The 304 was a little gummy though and it would leave chips stuck to the piece. Tried with coolant after that with pretty good results. One thing to consider is the 2 year warranty with the Mits.

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I put it in unspecified uploads. Its called datestamp {Jan}. Let me know if it helps. He said go into sketch then extrude.

We've had to do the same thing here a couple of times. We had our cad department do it in solidworks. It came out real nice. I'll see if I can post the sw file on the ftp so you can have the tree.

Increase your gap settings.

I've heard about core drills before. I've never used one though. Are there any formulas or rules of thumb as far as what sizes to start and end with.

I don't but my sister-in-law designs and makes jewlery. She does it by drawing a picture then carving a wax representing the picture. I'm not sure of the next step but I think she then makes a mold for casting with the wax. I might be missing a step or two. I'll check next time I see her. She has a bachelors in jewlery design. I think I've heard her say some jewlery manufactures use cad/cam. I'll ask her about it.

Thanks. I work with Randy N. and he just told me the same thing.

When I'm trimming surfaces in X2 the trimmed surface is changing to my current color. This didn't happen in V9. Any ideas?

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We use E2 here as well. I think when we quote we just make an estimate (shoot from the hip). Only a few people have full access to the E2 system. I wish everyone had full access.

When using Moldplus can there settings be set to a user defined configuration? Like on the solid separate command.

Just a thought but I wonder if it is the natural resonant frequencies of the part maybe along with the cutter or just the part itself. I think the smaller cutter diameter idea is good as well to help reduce cutting pressure.

On the twin boring head are both the tips set at the same radius? Or is one a rougher and one a finisher?

Get in touch with the local Mitsubishi rep. They offer a 2 year warranty on their cutters and they seem to have some of the best coatings that lasts a long time. The coating is VP15TF. This would be for a indexable cutter with insert/s. If the cutter gets dull, change an insert and its back in business. What material are you cutting and on what hind of machine?