Yeah, this is the danger zone when you are dealing with 5-axis tool planes as well. I always create new WCS and toolplanes for locked axis cutting when I mirror. Usually I keep the parent geo for planes on a seperate level so I can mirror all my other geometry without corrupting the WCS then switch to the new WCS afterwards.

The Boeing strike hurt locally here as suppliers were forced to cut back production. Spirit went on 3 day work weeks, lots of small shop "layed off" I.E. used the opportunity to clean up house a little. Other shops cut hours, a few cut overtime. Now Cessna and Hawker-Beechcraft are talking about layoffs. We are still doing well though, although overtime is going to be monitored more closely.

quote: Is there a way to prevent this behavior? Don't use verify. Seriously...If you are wanting just visual info(which IMO is all verify is worth at this point) you might try this work-around if you have Vericut: In Vericut you can create stripped down machine files, up your tolerances, etc. so it runs extremely fast, and it will outperform verify. Plus you can still have Mastercam open and working while it is running. After you are done, change tolerances and machine files to normal then run your actual verification.

You can pre-select a chain then delete it. hit chain selection, hold shift, select start point then endpoint...partial chain should be highlited...then hit delete. HTH

The machine manufacturer is the only place I have had any luck with. Some manufacturers will NOT give you one too. Otherwise, a tape measure, scale, and calipers.

Cool! I especially like the chuckle right after it rapids deep into that hole. Twas a Depends moment.

quote: Here's a simple question, does anybody know what actual make/model the above mentioned machine def and post would work correctly on, without tweaks? Keep in mind that even two of the exact same machine may be set up in a number of different scenarios ESPECIALLY with a 5-axis. Different shops have different needs and the machine manufacturers have to accomodate the needs. It's just not that black and white as plug and play... The only thing I noticed was that you said you were using a head/table def when you have a table/table machine. I don't know squat about Mastercam posts, but that caught my eye. Is there a table/table 5ax machine def?

You might do a search. Mastercam 9 allocates 100% but it is not actually using it if I remember correctly. This was talked about long ago though. The 100% computer usage SHOULD have nothing to do with your issues. How big is the file/model? I remember having issues like this with (at that time) large models or files with lots of toolpaths.

I would probably make a dummy toolpath with only that surface then drag and drop it into each toolpath adding it to your existing surfaces.

You will have to open in Version 9, save as MC9 then open into X2 or X3. Whatever version you are using.

You might try opening your config and turning the "Restore entire toolpath data in File,Open" in ~files~ off to eliminate the error, then pointing the NC file name to the place you want it(which should point the NCI to the same place) Might require a regen and I really don't know if it will work, just an idea.

Did you try right clicking on the toolpath group edit selected parameters and changing the NC file name (path)?

Rob, Well I will ask about using both when(or if) the tech calls me back. G05 P02 is pretty simple. G05 P0 turns it off as you said. The only other thing is no M-codes or cycles are allowed while in it. I think that is about it if I remember correctly. N100T01M06 (----------------------------------------) ( TL#1 2.00 DIA FACEMILL .12CR .50LOC 7.80ST 3FL) (----------------------------------------) G0G17G90G94G40 T46 /M501 S9000M03 G90G54 M46 M43 G0A0.C0. G0X-12.2502Y1.0951 G43Z13.41H01M08 G61.1 G05P02 G0X-12.2502Y1.0951 Z13.41 Z9.61 G1Z9.31F250. X10.2498 G3X10.2498Y2.3617I0.J.6333 G1X-10.2502 G2X-10.2502Y3.6284I0.J.6333 G1X10.2498 G3X10.2498Y4.895I0.J.6333 G1X-10.2502 G2X-10.2502Y6.1616I0.J.6333 G1X10.2498 G3X10.2498Y7.4283I0.J.6333 G1X-10.2502 G2X-10.2502Y8.6949I0.J.6333 G1X12.2498 Z9.51 G0Z13.31 G05P0 M05M09 G0G28G91Z0. G0G28G91A0.C0. M501 M01 N110T46M06

Thanks for the replies. We have everything set up from machine origin but that G54.2 is a nice feature. Shouldn't G43.3 work with that as well? I just really want to get rid of the Inverse time feedrates. Maybe I will just try G43.4 and see. Rob, just out of curiosity, why do you not use the G05P02?

Anyone know if G43.4 is a standard feature for a Variaxis 730 with a Mazatrol Matrix or an option? And if so does it work well?

Interesting read. Here I was one of those "It's just the RAM" guys.

There is a push for full Model Based Definition. I am not familiar with PLM express, but CATIA has a ton of modules. In my experience, depending on the customers we have: Some include minimal dimensioned drawings to address Basic dimensions/feature control frames. Some include parts lists that address these things. Some of the CATIA files we get you need a Enovia DMU license in order to see the GD&T annotation. Some are included in the CATIA file as Notes.

Cool. Good luck Kevin.

quote: You didn't get a t-shirt in yours?????? No, but my reseller was wearing a sweet one when he delivered the boxes.

Where you heading Kevin?

A cardboard box. A mousepad. A couple installation disks. A nice little user guide type book. I think that is it.

I prefer to use a software to capture what I want. 5-clicks, Snag-it, or this one It's Free That way you can control the size by how it appears on your screen.

Nice. Do you typically program everything centerline rotation or do you use a setpoint location with a new offset for each b-rotation?

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