When talking about filters there are no "true" filters but there are things you can do. First off, what toolpath are you using? Flowline or the Advanced 5X Port?

Slick, I really don't use the Fanning Feed Rates unless I have "Modify" Checked in my axis limits. If I do I usually have it set lower than the actual feed rate so that the fan lines are smoother and have less of a "rainbow" look. HTH Josh

+1 to Friction Welding (AKA Spin Welding) if the customer approves. We use this process in 2 of our plants for pins & shafts. Pretty nifty process and cool to watch. There are a limited number of materials that are supported without secondary processes though.

Hey Astro, Are you using the Hurco/Boss Control Post from early V9? Josh

Hey Bob, I've ran into similar issues in the past and have overcame them with great success. Here are a few ideas to help you out. 1) Clamp/Unclamp M Codes. This helped alot with the dwelling from the machine automatically releasing the trunnion brakes by producing the M Codes (M10 - M11 - M12 - M13) to force the clamp/unclamp before 5X paths. Thread on Clamp/Unclamp 2) Inverse Feed Rates. This was the best improvement to jerky 5X movements. 3) Filter Settings 4) Point/Line Generators These are a few good places to start. Let us know how it goes. HTH Josh

Care to post your changes Steve? I'm interested and I'm sure others are also.

Set all of the user variables for rotary settings (depending on the post they may be scattered around) to "0" even is the call for 1,2,3,etc.

+100 on dynamic mill & +1000 on OSG Blizzards. Those endmills are amazing and they have a new coating designed for aluminum.

JP gave some great insight on getting it to work without removing the outputs. Thanks again JP In regards to the 3 Nailz CDs.... There has been an issue with my former band members on copyrights that we still have not resolved. I personally composed and wrote 9 out of the 10 songs on the album but one guy doesn't feel like I should get any royalties from radio play. We are working it out if 1 jacka$$ can get his heart right. I haven't forgotten about you guys!

If you are using a current version and not V9 or later, you would change the MD.... it automatically selects the post designated for the MD. HTH Josh

Just got around to replying. I removed the pfcout and the protretinc and it works great. I still don't understand why the MD doesn't work?

code: % O12( WEAR-PLATE ) (PROGRAM SOLUTIONS) (MACHINE CNC: HAAS VF-SERIES 3AXIS) (DATE: 25-09-09) (PROGRAM GENNERATED IN MASTERCAM vers_no$ 12.) (PROGRAMER - JOSHUA TURNER) () (TOOLS) ( T2 | 3/8 DRILLMILL | H2 ) ( T1 | 5/8 DRILL | H1 ) ( T3 | 13/32 DRILL | H3 ) ( T4 | LTR. U DRILL | H4 ) ( T5 | 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL | H5 | XY STOCK TO LEAVE - .01 | Z STOCK TO LEAVE - 0. ) ( T6 | 3/8 FLAT ENDMILL | H6 ) ( T7 | 3/8 REAMER | H7 ) G28 G20 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 T2 M6 G0 G90 G54 X0. Y2.875 A0. S2000 M3 G43 H2 Z1. T1 G98 G81 Z-.15 R.1 F5. X-2.035 Y1.504 X-3.5 Y0. X-2.035 Y-1.559 X-3.375 Y-2.875 X0. Y0. X1.024 Y-1.559 X3.375 Y-2.875 X3.5 Y0. X2.276 Y1.504 G80 M5 G91 G28 Z0. A0. M01

dwortm01, Shoot me an email. I may have something that will be close. Josh

This is how I have the axes set up: The only thing unchecked is the A axis. Am I doing something wrong?

Of Course I did.... Just "Joshin" with you! I've tried everything. I'm thinking about starting on the MPMaster but I'd really like to get this working. I spent some time getting the output right.

I know this is an old thread but I'm having a similar issue.... quote: The Generic Haas 4X Mill.pst reads the Machine Definition and automatically sets the rotary axis switches based upon the rotary axis defined in the active axis combination. To remove the 'A' output, open the Machine Definition in the MD Manager, click on the Axis Combination icon on the top bar, uncheck the rotary axis in the default axis combination and save the MD. I did this and set the rot_on_x to "0" but it still outputs A axis statements. Anyone have a clue? Using X3

Just got a rumor date..... Never!

That's gonna be a lot of work Dave. Something like this is gonna be WAY beyond my skills. Good Luck!

My post works fine with any WCS. The rotations are correct no matter what I use: WCS or normal plane selection. I wish I could help you more with the rotational parameters but as I said, most of that stuff is in binary.

Hey Henry, My guess is you're not using the Generic Fanuc 5X post and that you are using the DMU Heidenhain post from In House. Is that the case? If so, IH has several parameters in binary that normal humans can't change let alone see. I would suggest contacting them... Ivan helped me with our Heid post. HTH Josh

I put a .zip file on the FTP site named Josh+T-Mazak+Chuck-ProE.zip here: Files to be converted to MC They are in ProE Wildfire format. Enjoy!

You've got mail. Let me know if it works ok.

Strabe, I have a ProE Assembly that would work. The clamping diameter is sketch driven so you can change the sketch diameter to the OD of the part you are clamping. You want it?

Is there a pspindle command in the end of tool section of the post? Search for "G28 U0. W0." in the post.

I would try creating new geometry in the transform.