Hi, I am doing a 2d pocket one side open. I would like to plunge outside the material. How can I change the postion? Thank you John Ford

Hi, It ended up being the subprogram number (O35565) had to many digits 5 instead of 4. I am not to sure why the Cimco editor did this, any ideas? A big thank you to Tim for pointing this out. John

Hi Tim, I think you are correct. You have mail. What could be the problem in the Subprogram? John

Hi, When it alarms out the G20 line is highlighted? I will check the I/O channels when the part is finished. John

Fanuc Oi-MB. It hangs up on the G20 G40 G80 G17 G49; line when the alarm goes off. John

Hi, I have this program for using our flash card as a data server but I am getting this error, any ideas? O0010 (program #) G20 G40 G80 G17 G49; M198 P8; M30; Error 003 Too many digits Thank you John Ford

Hi Leinadi, Art does give some options for texture. John Ford

Hi Shifter, This is a GPI (Glass packing institute) thread. 48 is the thread size and 400 is the finish. Go to www.gpi.org they have drawings there under tech/stats info. John

Hi, Are you using any lubrication on the puches? You can finish the punch and die to size then heat treat if you like, what kind of clearance are you runing between the punch and die? You should not need any where near 62Rc for Aluminum, I would say 57 to 58. We used to use D2 to stamp 1/4" steel plate with no problems. John

Hi Eric, Did you convert the solid to a surface? It will give you more options. Create curve on all edges as well. John

Hi Vadim, The .EMCX can open .MCX but not the other way around. The only thing you can do is save it as a DXF and loose your toolpaths. You can try contacting In-House Solutions your reseller, they should be able to help you. John Ford

Hi James and Lars, We have a NC4 on our machine with some noted problems. The tools must be clean (no oil, dust etc) so graphite dust would be and issue. The spindle taper needs to be dry and clean. The Renishaw guy set ours up (we made the bracket out of .25 heavy wall 1.5 x 3.0" tubing). The sending unit and receiver lens need to be cleaned. You need to check the alignment of these by checking the voltage. We just use ours for measuring the tools since we only do one offs and mostly short jobs. How old is your NC4 Lars? Any other problems? The Renishaw guy in our area is a freind of mine so he helps me out if there is a problem. John

Hi Casidy, If you send it to me I will try it for you. John Ford

Hi, This happens on my laptop when it hibernates? John

Hi, the quality is only as good as the scan or file. It is not as easy as a simple conversion in most cases. John

Hi, I would use circle mill, pick a point (not the chain) The cutter will enter in the center of the hole. Use wear so the operator can adjust hole size if required. John

Hi, We use trig everyday, got to use the head for more than a hat rack... soh cah toa (s=opposite/hypotinose) (c=adjacent/hypotinose) (t= opposite/adjacent) John

+1 for Kannon, thats the way I do it.

Hi, Check your email. John

Hi Brendan, Send it over and I will give it a go for you. John

Hi, We use it all the time on manual equipment, regular coolant with HSS tools. Run them slower then normal and watch out for chipping of the macor. It is expensive as well almost $100.00 per cubic inch. It is used alot in Ultra High Vacuum applications. John

Hi, I have done it with Corel draw. Then scale it in Mastercam. John

Hi HTM01, Yes that is a ISO fine thread. John

Hi Foolsh, After you put in the MOO make sure you check the program carefully to see if the "G54" line is there. M00 is a hard stop. John

Happy B-day to emastercam!!! John