For many years now I have been building and using a fairly extensive library of operations that I would apply to new parts as needed. I was storing these operations in a separate operations library located in the same folder as the default ops libraries. I had turned on the Assign tool numbers Sequentially found in the tool settings tab and this would cause the tools associated with the imported operations to start at tool number 1 and increase sequentially as I added ops that used different tools. This was working really well. The only things that I would have to change would typically be the Z value and entry and exit parameters. Now it uses the tool number that is associated with in the operation in the library. I can’t seem to change that. I get around that by using the Renumber tools function that is part of the drop down menu of the Operation manager. This sort of works. The tools get renumbered, but only on the first tab of the Define tool page. The Parameters page has Dia. offset number and the Length offset number set to Zero. You can get them to match up but you have change these numbers manually or toggle the first page away from and back to the tool number you want. I have the “Add to tool” parameter checked in the tool page of the Control definition. The length and Diameter value set to zero. This seems to allow me to change the tool numbers. The coolant is a whole different issue. It seems that the Define tool coolant parameter reverts back the X6 method when the tools are imported with the operations from my operations library. I finally settled on an approach where I go into the define tool window and turn on the coolant in the parameters tab of each tool that was imported with each operation. I have tried rebuilding the library using tools created in the X7 of “mill_inch.tooldb”. I would drag tools from the “mill_inch.tooldb” into the machine group that was using. They would feature the new and improved coolant page with the new before, with, and after option with coolant on. I would change the tool to reflect what I need for my machine. Then export them to the new library that I was trying create. When I would import them into a different part the coolant would revert back the X6 method and the coolant would be OFF! I currently have unchecked the two check boxes in the Coolant command tab of the General Machine Parameters window of my Machine definition file. This seems to help keep the coolant page of the tool and the operation set to the X7 view. I would like to restore the method that I had before if at all possible. Any ideas?

Yes, I am as well. This problem showed up at X7. I have not found a solution. I had a rather extensive library of operations that I would use over and over. The tools would always start at 1 and increase sequentially as I added new ones. That is no longer the case. I am also have trouble with the old method of handling the coolant page. In the past the coolant condition (on/off) of the imported op would remain as it was. That is no longer the case. The default seems to be off and It seems to toggle back to off even after I do blanket change of all operations. This change back would occur if I reopened the parameter tab to make some other change. I must say I am not very impressed with the "upgrade" to X7.

Thad, It sure does sound a modeled issue. I just don't remember this happening before.

I should add that this seems to be a problem that is associated with parasolid models that are imported from Creo (ProE). I can create a circle in mastercam and quandrant works fine.

It seems that the quadrant function in autocursor has rotated. it is no longer at 0, 90, 180, 270. it seems to have rotated 45 degrees. Is this something that can be adjusted.

I am seriously considering purchasing some BENZ live tooling for my ST10y HAAS lathe. BENZ offers what appears to be a clever way to add quick change functionality to live tooling. Does anybody have experience with this line of BENZ live tooling? As you all know live tooling can be expensive and I want to try to avoid making a mistake purchase

Does not appear to have switched back.

dowlinzg I have already done that. That was how I had it configured in all prior versions of X. It has worked fine up till now

I have recently upgrade to X7 and I am having a problem with the tool number, lenght offset number and the dia offset number. I would like the default for these to all be the same. this worked flawlessly in X6 and doesn't seem to behave that way in X7. I have some tool path libraries that I have been managing over time and regularly import them into new parts. They used to automaticly get assigned the next tool number in order that was available in the part program and the length offset and dia offset would also be assigned that same number. How do I get X7 to behave that way? I have tried to using the "renumber tools" in the operations manager, but I still don't seem to be able to get the length offset value and the dia offset value to be the same as the tool number. I have been dithering with parameters in the control definition and the tool setting page of the Machine group properties with no results. Any advice?

There doesn't seem to be a parameter in "MastercamSimulatorDefaults.xml" that allows you to set the simulation engine to 5 axis. Is this true?

I've been to this option page several times now. 5 axis is always already checked.

I have recently upgraded to X7 sp1. I am seeing an error message window when I try to launch verify. This is a fairly simply 3 axis milling program and the tool for op 12 is a drill. The message error is as follows. Simulation(this is in the title field of the error message window) Tool for operation #12 has undercuts! Please select from UBV -> File -> Options -> General -> Simulation Engine=5axis in order to get correct results I go to that page of options and the 5axis box is already checked. I close the error window and verify proceeds as if nothing is wrong. What's going on?

I have already used an indicator in the spindle to locate drills and boring bars. I am looking for a device or technique to put turning tools on center. I like KH012's idea. It is so old school.

I have a HAAS ST10y and I am wondering what is the best way to determine if my tool tip is on center with my workpiece. I have a Y axis value in the tool offset so I can easily move the tool in Y, but I haven't found a technique or tool that will accurately determine the relationship of the tool tip to the work piece. Back in the day of manual lathes (last year for me). I use a height gage or fabricated gage to reference the tool tip from the ways of the machine. This lathe is a slant bed lathe and there isn't any real convenient way to do this. I have found some simple devices with a level on a protractor that you set to the angle of the lathe. These seem unreliable to me. Does anyone have any advice?

The Kid asked if the tooling was VDI or BMT. My apologies. The turret holds VDI-40 tooling.

My company has recently purchased an HAAS ST10y CNC lathe. This lathe has the potential for live tooling. The motor that drives it top out at 3000K RPM. I work in an R & D environment and much of the work that I do is small and very few in quantity. The tooling package that came with the Lathe has one in axis live tool and one right angle live tool (forgive me if I am using the wrong labels for these tools). They both use ER32 collets to hold the cutters. They are both 1 to 1. They are both made by Eppinger. I would like to acquire a couple more for each axis, but I need to double or even triple the RPM. I don’t need to hold large tools; in fact, I will rarely use anything larger that 3/8” and more often will be using tools that are less the 1/16” in dia. Eppinger does make these live tools and I can’t say that I am disappointed with Eppinger. So far they haven’t got used very much. I am still learning the Machine. They are working OK, but it would be better if I could speed them up. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands or other bits of wisdom? I was looking for some sort of quick change systems so I could use one driver and swap out tools, but I have had no luck Identifying anything I thought would work well.

My company has recently purchased an HAAS ST10y CNC lathe. This lathe has the potential for live tooling. The motor that drives it top out at 3000K RPM. I work in an R & D environment and much of the work that I do is small and very few in quantity. The tooling package that came with the Lathe has one in axis live tool and one right angle live tool (forgive me if I am using the wrong labels for these tools). They both use ER32 collets to hold the cutters. They are both 1 to 1. They are both made by Eppinger. I would like to acquire a couple more for each axis, but I need to double or even triple the RPM. I don’t need to hold large tools; in fact, I will rarely use anything larger that 3/8” and more often will be using tools that are less the 1/16” in dia. Eppinger does make these live tools and I can’t say that I am disappointed with Eppinger. So far they haven’t got used very much. I am still learning the Machine. They are working OK, but it would be better if I could speed them up. Does anyone have any recommendations for brands or other bits of wisdom? I was looking for some sort of quick change systems so I could use one driver and swap out tools, but I have had no luck Identifying anything I thought would work well. Thanks in advance for your input.

The chuck is made by Samchully

The current chip cover is held in with an O-ring. I would like something a little more accurate.

I am sure that I could make something the would bushed to slip into the ID of the spindle. I am a little concerned that chips might get wedged between the bushing and the ID wall causing it to get stuck.

There doesn't appear to be any available threads that I could use. I thought about mounting something the other end but it is a long way. There are some mounting holes that I could use but the tube is 32" long. Seems a long way for some stop rod to be spinning unsupported. I found this item sold by Aloris. What do you think? I couldn't figure out how to paste a PDF. Follow the link below and near the bottom of the page is an item called "Spindle & Collet Stops - Universal, Replacement Parts". This will open a PDF. Just an Idea. I certainly am open to any other ideas. http://www.aloris.com/index.php/pages/Aloris-Catalog-2012.html

I am looking for a way to install a stop inside the spindle tube of my CNC Lathe. I have a Haas ST10Y and the ID of the spindle tube is about 1 3/4". What do you think is the best way to add an adjustable stop to the inside of this tube?

I am still searching. We have just passed the first hurdle towards purchasing the lathe. I have recently received a quote from Hyundai. The price is intriguing. Right in the same range as the HAAS ST-10. It uses VDI-30 instead of VDI-40 (HAAS uses this). I am concerned about the size of the VDI-40 tooling on a small lathe. Any comments?

This has been very helpful. Keep em' coming

I think it unlikely that I would do any off center radial drilling and I think the only pocketing would be on the face. I am being led to believe that face pocketing can be handed without a "Y" axis. The Mazak looks really enticing, but I think I am going have trouble pitching it given it's price tag. I am just starting the search process and I was initially thinking that this could be done for under 100K. So far the only machine that meets this is the HAAS ST-10. Any opinions?