Steadyfred, thanks!, that did the trick.  Still don't know how this happened.  Never have used the project manager.

New information, I opened my project file manager in Mastercam, It has this folder as the project file.  Now how did that happen??  And how do I change it.

I don't even use the project manager!!

I had a folder on my desktop, that had customer files in it.  Now that I know longer need these files I deleted the contents, and the folder.

The folder reappears EVERY TIME I start Mastercam.  I tried shredding it, deleting it (several times now), renaming it and deleting, moving it.

Anyone have input on how to get rid of it.  It's related to Mastercam some how. 

Thanks everyone.  We have decided to NOT get the machine.  Through advice here, and talking to the guy who had worked on this machine.  And more information we got on what it would take to make it work with just 2 pallets.  It was part of a 15 pallet cell.

Machine was rebuilt a few years ago.  Don't know what the axis sounds like, they where in the process of moving the machine, it was used on cast parts, stainless, cast iron.  As I mentioned, they where using this machine last week for making parts.  We have the floor space, the only thing would be the cost of setting up the machine.  We are currently inquiring on that.

3K!  Was being used  last week, holding .002 tolerance.  They were scrapping the machine, because they had the new machine show up early, (Mazak) and need this machine out by tomorrow.

Looking at purchasing this machine for around $3000.00.  In your opinion is this a good deal?  Fanuc 15M control with 120 ATC, macros, thru spindle, etc.

It's local, and would already be on a truck, ready for delivery.

THANKS JPARIS!  That did it.

No 3+2, LOL!  A Haas VF-5 SS.  I've been experimenting with the surface finish flowline you suggested.  MC warns to turn off gouge checking.  Can you have a lead-in, with this TP?  Though I do have Mill level 3, is there a 2-d toolpath that can be used?

What tool path should I use for a 1.51" diameter hole through a part (1" thick) at a 4 degree angle??  I was thinking of using a full radius slotting cutter.

I've been trying to do some engraving on a test piece in our Hass mill with the rotary using axis substitution. Everything looks good in verify. I want to do the engraving on the top, rotate 180 degrees and do it again. The NC code repeats the engraving on the top. I've tried transform by toolplane, and various other means, all with the same results.

I did this many years ago at another shop, but I need some help with this now. The machine is a Haas VF5, Mastercam version X6, using the generic Haas 4 axis post.

Web-site's bookmarked. Thanks!!

Thanks everyone! I'll be getting some books on GD&T in the near future, (so I can start to understand some of these "new" symbols). All the shop's I've worked in over the years (30 +), have been small shops, with easy parts & prints.

Thanks everyone! So it's not a finish call-out, like grind. Why would you need to put (K5) on a print for machining? The tolerancing is not enough?

I have a print with a dimension call out. (1.3782" k5 +.0003/-.0002). What is the K5 mean??? I don't have any training in GD&T, or any books, etc. to look this up in. This is on a shaft and they also have 35MM Bearing Seat wrote below the dimension.

Thanks for any information!

I have a print with a dimension call out. (1.3782" k5 +.0003/-.0002). What is the K5 mean??? I don't have any training in GD&T, or any books, etc. to look this up in. This is on a shaft and they also have 35MM Bearing Seat wrote below the dimension.

Thanks for any information!

More good to know info from Guyinthedesert! Thank you also!

My fault! Thanks Tim!!! (Put a check mark in "Perpendicular entry")

Entry line is grayed out. I know to use a entry line with a lead in, out. Even if you don't, MC still post the code with the (D), just errors out on most machines.

Please see the attached file from the help menu in MC. (I'm still confused on why no cutter comp in NC code).

I did my 1st thread milling tool path today. I've been programming with Mastercam since version 7, and today was the 1st day I have used the thread milling. I'm using X6, and used wear comp. But know D, or wear in the NC code. Anyone know why? I'm using the default mill post, and machine definition for a Haas VF5 SS mill.

The sample part has radius in the corners. The mill is a new Haas VF-5 with full rotary. (HRT 210, as of now not been used). This is a prototype part. The sample is out of aluminum, they might change that to brass, nylon, or keep it aluminum. I just need to let the customer know if we can do it given our equipment.

We're a new machine shop, (4 months). I've been a machinist for 34 years, the last 16 years has been CNC programming, machining. I've did some rotary work before, just positioning, rotating, and some horizontal mill work. So, if I can do this job here, I'll be asking for A LOT OF HELP HERE ON THE FORUM.

Thanks for all the replies, please keep them coming!

Thanks, Josh

I'm wondering if I could get the muti-axis for X6, without updating the rest of my seat. This is my personal seat of MC, which I've had sense V7, and really don't want the cost of updating everything. (Lathe, Solids, Mill level 3). I'm no longer on maintenance.

Can this part be machined on a Haas VF-5 mill, with rotary using Mastercam mill level 3? Or do I need muti-axis? If so, what tool path would you use?

Thanks

Thad,

That would be me. And you are correct, Desert Storm. I was with 101st Airborne in that photo. (Screaming Eagles)! My son is currently station with them. He's in supply now, assigned to the SF group there. I got to visit him in April. He showed me their arms room, and all the neat "toys"!!

My reason is, this if a Haas VF5 SS. Nose of spindle to table at lowest point 7" (All their other machines go to 4", I think). The job's I planed running on it would be contouring jobs where I could use standard length tooling, and cut down into the plate. The current job I'm going to run is 3/16" thick ABS plastic sheet, part dimensions .950" x .660" with .093 dia. holes, I'm to get as many parts from the material that was provided, would allow ( which if I use a 1/8" end mill will yield 330 parts).

So, your replies, would be NOT run the vises on top, or NOT run ANY job on it, this high??? (7 1/2")

Thanks for your replies.