I have wondered about the long regen times....is anybody selecting the bare minimum to try and keep times down?

Thanks guys, I didn't know about alt+f9.

Hello, Is there a way to toggle only the brown co-ordinate axis to off when I'm using WCS? Thankls.

I have used peck tapping when the only thing available was a hand tap. Yes, very time consuming though. I actually plan on peck tapping NPT threads tomorrow morning in some aluminum manifolds. Anybody: what are the limitations to thread forming? It sounds like the best thing ever right about now.

Try analyze->dynamic on the radius (surface or solid), very handy feature for quick checks. BTW welcome to the forum.

CRFJim, When ever i can I output arcs, it makes for much smaller part programs, less control chocking and machine shuddering. I apply this to all machines regardless if its our 1994 Daewoo with a Fanuc O-T drip feeding from the even older PC or if its on our DMG 5 axis' which have the Heidenhain iTNC530 control. For me it is a fundamental. When all else fails, I too reduce the feed to eliminate shuddering, which is really bad for the simultaneous 5 axis stuff. We have trimmed our posts/control defs., where possible, to omit spaces between addresses, no output of block numbers, eliminated zeroes from G and M codes etc....it all has helped.

Feedback for archive: Milling with carbide endmills works at 30-60 sfm. Chiploads used were .0005-.0015 per tooth. Roughing with regular a general purpose grade insert works aswell at 30-60 SFM .002-.003 chipload per tooth. Cobalt drilling is not secure. Milled holes gently with carbide endmills. All cutting done with cutting oil. Opinion: Quote high, these hot section parts were small, could not be run unattended, and took way too long.

Thanks guys.

Actually, I found some data in the search. Can anyone confirm using cutting oil instead of coolant?

Anybody familiar with Rene 41? Any proven cutting speed or cut types out there for solid carbide endmills? Are inserts a bad idea all together? Some data I have says turning at 30/60 ft. per minute with carbide. Any input appreciated.

I run the same settings. I like that idea of saving a partially verified model, sounds like a time saver.

Yeah i did take a look previously. Guess I'll go over it again. Thanks for the help.

No luck there Dazz.

Nope, no luck. Is there something I should check in the post? Anybody?

Hey, I found some numbers in my training book, i'll give those a shot, LOL. (-360 000.0 and +360 000.0)

Dazz, must I reference the axis' tech manual for minimum and maximum travel limits, or can i use a set of general purpose numbers? Thanks again.

Hello gang, I'm starting 4/5 axis training and got an error/warning when i posted my first file. "Warning: rotary limits exceeded" The post is MPMaster for a 3 axis vertical with an accessory A axis. The axis supports signed continuous as far as a I know. Thanks in advance.

I'm glad I could find this.

thanks DavidB

Is there anyway to define highfeed tool geometries other than bullmill? Who thinks the cutter would blow up in a corner if it was defined different? I'm trying to leave less in cavities and pockets for finishing...What are people leaving on surfaces with high feed tools and high speed toolpaths? thanks in advance.

For basic parts yeah.

We cut 17-4 all the time. We dropped the Garr TiAl coated line. You get what you pay for, Garr is inexpensive.

Machtek, use SEARCH. I found it using 'tool comment'. I don't recommend it. I think it's easier is to right click on your operations window, select set up sheet, and click on box with tool graphics and numbers. When that document opens, you can print it. I am assuming you are not running the machine.

Gibbscam is using the same Cimco HSM toolpaths, or a clone. I'm fairly new to the CAM world. I know the Gibbscam interface pretty basic. What is the scoop with DellCam? My boss is always carrying on about it. Is that yesterdays soup? Or is that just the strength of the economy in Winnipeg?

Very informative, thanks from over here.