Yes can be done, but the logo I need to engrave can not be treated like that. Can mcam art do this?

ARG! I still can not get something to project onto this surface. Again this is a sample file, I need to be able to project the "G" onto the radiused surface. normal to the surface if that makes sence..... then drive tool path on the projected curves with axis substitution.

ARG! I still can not get something to project onto this surface. Again this is a sample file, I need to be able to project the "G" onto the radiused surface. normal to the surface if that makes sence..... then drive tool path on the projected curves with axis substitution.

Thanks I will try it out. The actual engraving will be a logo for a company.

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I got the file but how do you wrap the letters and project them onto the surface? I am missing something!!!!!!

Sorry cant access the site from my computer?

email it to [email protected]

where is the file?

Tried that, it is not projecting it onto the surface correct.

I have some engraving I need to do on a round part. I need to wrap it around a slanted surface but can not figure out how to do it. I attached a simple file of what I am trying to do.

Help..........

Well that is a Fanuc different breed!

Well that is a Fanuc different breed!

The OSAI control uses somthing called "E"prams i am in a holding pattern for now have other jobs that need attention. I did get it to work once.

Is this on an Onsrud machine?

Can't get it to work. The suppled book and instructions produce a non working program????? I have been in contact with Onsrud and they are giving me things to try, but so far no go. I can't even get it it probe a simple hole or part edge with out error codes.

I get the following error messages.

NC097 Process 1 Hole probing cycle not complete, When the syntax is exactly like the book and supplied example fril from Onsrud

NC024 process 1 G and Program state not congruent

NC096 Process 1 wrong probing cycle

I have extensive renishw probe experience on Fanuc style controls. I can not get it to work for beans on this machine. The guys at Onsrud have not given me to much help. I am searching for some help.

Do you use a renishaw probe?

We installed our Router can I ask questions?

I have a Head/Head type 5-axis router. It is running the OSI system, I need some probing advice.

Thanks I will try it out.

@ Goldorak can you provide a simple program that will utilize the XZ and C axis work. I would like to have an example file to work with so we can have our local reseller help us.

Yep that did it Thanks!!!

I projected a curve on the top of a solid body. The top is not flat but has a flowing face form. I am trying to sweep cut a new o-ring cut, but it keeps telling me "Path curve is not smooth within 5 degrees" what am I doing wrong?

Yeah I agree with the tool shadow boards, and everything in easy reach of the machine. The biggest time waster is looking for “stuff”. We have the 5s system set up and everything has a place, even the brooms and dust pans. This saves SO MUCH TIME, you know where to go for tools, cleaning stuff and so on. I did not set up my vises with pins, I use keys in the t-slots, and have made several tools to help the operators in set up time. I do not like the idea of dedicated tools to a specific job, this is very expensive to inventory and control. I have some Hout tool cabinets that all of our tools are stored in, and it is cleaned and inventoried on a regular basis. I cannot stress how important cleanliness and organization is. Throw away any crap you do not use! I measure my tool lengths in the machine, we do not have a tool pre-setter. I made some tool setting post that are mounted to the machine table to measure all tools on. I do not like the "top of part “ method to measure tools, sloppy and inaccurate. I do keep some common tools in tool holders, a few end mills, and face cutters, but all else is torn down and put away after each job. I know of several shops that have created “grid plates” but never use them to their full potential. Drilled grid plates become a cleaning nightmare after a while (blowing all the crap out of the holes). We also use ball locks on a few of our machines, they work well, because we set our fixtures and parts in place when programming. Build fixtures that are easy to renew, and easy to build, keep in mind all GDT requirements when designing the fixture, and identify the fixture for future reference, have a designated area for them. I read a study several years ago, in Japan they follow the 5S approach, and can account for every minute a machine is being utilized. This saves time and generates money by knowing what the current shop capabilities are at any given time.

Also if you do not have a good file system, you are losing time. You should have a sold, easy to use filing system on your computer network, keep all programs documents in the same place under the part number. Make set-up sheets that are clear and concise so the set up guy does not need to come and ask questions. Remember every step he takes into your area, or office is wasted time and money, maybe a dime a step if you please. Machinist are not keen on putting things away, you will have to teach them to do it. When they learn to put everything away in its proper place, they will see the advantages. As a programmer you need to be the lead by example guy.

KISS Keep It Simple Stupid, don’t mean you are stupid, it is just an old Acronym……….

Hey just a question is their a way the make the cross hair at origin bigger like solid works? We all know when creating a new WCS and the point of origin is deep inside a pile of lines, it is hard to see. Any way to make it more visable?

Yeah I saved my tool bar and reload it as needed, but it is still a strange thing.