Just to let you all know, we are right now 6 dedicated people working on posts at in-house and still growing. As Mick said, its just a matter of getting to know new people.

It will be available in X3.

Unfortunately there is no secret; the best way is to practice.

Mastercam comprises of 2 types of toolpaths. One is the easier, faster and simpler 4 & 5 axis toolpaths, ,which will do as much and more then Esprit. The other is the advanced 4 & 5 axis toolpaths for more complex parts with more automated tool control when needed (Which is in a league of its own). With the right training you will be able to use the right toolpath for the right part. What’s nice with Mastercam is that both types of toolpaths are continually being developed for continual improvement. Once you get training you will have all the tools that you need. JMC I know you get upset when you hear “Mastercam & 2 turrets in one sentence,” but we can still so much for millturn applications. We can output 2 code streams through the postprocessor for machines like integrex with a lower turret, the Nakamura tome machines, etc. You can also optimize & sync it afterwards on the machine. I know it’s ideal when it can be done by software first then on the machine but with a good postprocessor you can do a lot right now.

Hi Rob What you can do is right click on the individual holes,or group of holes in the "Solid Feature Detection" tab and select Reverse View. And it will turn the bottom to the top view.

lowboy, To make a long story short.Both will give you the same result.It is more a question of tolerance of calculation that will make the difference then,if you program solid or surfaces. There is more then that too,as you know.For example all the machining and tooling side.But you shouldn't worry if you pick one or the other.

Hi Guys I was having the same problem with my laptop Dell M70.The problem was the video card drivers. I tried everything they asked me too and pin pointed to the videocard drivers. Try to get some versions of the videocard drivers directly from nvidia.com make sure they are whql certified and make sure to try the ones until you find the proper combination of stability .This is just a videocard issue nothing more. its probably the functions Mastercam is using that is not working with the version of the videocard drivers. This is not a Mastercam Issue, that’s why if you look at it you will see that every software suggests different versions.

Pap Did you try the Mastercam HST in MR1?Did you look at the Mastercam's Performance Pack?Take a look at these toolpaths.I can easily say you will change your comment to NX surface toolpaths are not as good as mastercams surface toolpaths.

Hi Guys For all you guys working in 3 Axis (Mastercams New HST and Cimco's Performance Pack)This combination will put any other 3 axis package back into its box. For all you 5axis guys,wait to see the new advanced Multiaxis toolpaths available in MR2,you wont believe your eyes.(Camaix has Machine simulation as well). So there is no reason why we would not be able to do anything faster and better then any other CAM software out there.

Yes Cimco edit V5 can backplot this ,not a problem.Just setup a machine with the A axis configuration.and you will be able to work with it.

Mark Besides Moldplus there are a few tools,not to forget the new HST & Cimco Performance pack these 2 tools will blow cimatron and powermill away,anyone that uses those 2 systems can give these tools a try,and you will see a huge difference.Especially the adaptive cutting not powermill not cimatron will rough out a part as smooth or as fast.Plus it calculates as fast and lot of cases even faster.Try them out and you will see it yourself.

Hi Eric Where the ones who devellope the post for robots to work with Mastercam,thats sound about right for a robot.actually its really not that bad,considering all the works envolved,if you want send me a email and we can talk specifics. garen

Hi Randlexx Did you get the email i sent you?

Hi Randle I just sent you a email ,ig you dont get it let me know.

Hi RandleXX That’s not true ,we can program ,kuka robots, we developed a post processor and does turns 5axis code to 6axis of robot code. We can do everything they can except for simulation right now(Which will come soon). Plus we do Motoman ,Fanuc and Staubli robots we are working into incorporating ABB and Panasonic as well, plus a lot and a lot more that they will not be able to do right away, In the US there is 3 companies that us the Robot Post processor.We gave it a name of Robotmaster. If you would like, send me an email and we can discuss more in detail. www.robotmaster.com Garen