CNC Apps Guy this works on our 4 offset column machine, but it doesnt on our 1 offset column machine. Same controller.. 16i-MB It says improper G-Code. Does it make a difference because it's not 4 column?

Why do you need to machine the turcite? We always recut the table after we replaced the turcite.

I'm cutting a slot with a 4MM coated flat EM, and breaking them. Can someone recommend something to cut a deep slot with an extended length EM. Material is 4140 Prehard.

Thanks Goldorak

I think i got it thanks guys

Is there a way to use a drill cycle without turning on the spindle? I want to keep the X,Y, and Z moves just no spindle.Tried RPM at 0 and no rpm at all. Still comes on at start of drill cycle. Thanks,

Thanks guys

Can some one recommend some drills ranging between .1"-.5" Dia. for hardened 4340 (40-Rockwell)for production. .5" hole is 8" deep. Thanks,

I don't trust moving the shaft after you c/drill it, unless it's just for roughing.

We are currently looking at doing a production job for our horizontal mill. It has a 630MM pallets. The part we will be machining is 2X2X9, and gets cut on all 6 sides. We want to get as many parts as we can on a tombstone. Can someone point me to some good and accurate work holding systems. Thanks,

Our company is thinking about purchasing one of these machines with 4th axis, thread cutting, ETC... capabilities. Does anyone have suggestions for a particular brand. We want the best bang for the buck. Thanks,

quote: The company I work for is based in San Diego, CA and is the largest and most successful of its kind.Here's a Then what are you doing here, just get one of your fellow Mastercam co-worker experts to help you since your not smart enough to do it yourself. quote: The boss even read my blog and posts to Usenet before deciding I was what he was looking for.ROFL!! Shows how smart he was.

I've already gotten rid of mine.

main·te·nance –noun 1. the act of maintaining. 2. the state of being maintained: 3. care or upkeep, as of machinery or property: 4. means of upkeep, support, or subsistence; 5. alimony or child support. 6. Law. an officious meddling in a suit in which the meddler has no interest, by assisting either party with means to prosecute or defend it. –adjective I agree with ToolMan when you pay $***** for a CD and have to pay a yearly "maintenance", it should be 100% working, and if not they should fix it. They developed the software they know what it takes to fix the problem, not make new stuff. As far as apples and oranges, when you buy a new car and the A/C doesn't work, when the service dept tells you "Learn it, live it and get over it", I'll be buying another car from someone else. Vista... Think you have issues now ------ try high end programming on Vista. Blame Mastercam for that too???? ....> YES Mastercam System Requirements Processor: 1.5 GHz 32-bit Intel®-compatible processor. 64-bit Intel®-compatible processors are supported. Operating System: Windows XP® (preferred), Windows Vista® (Business or Ultimate), or Windows 2000®, including the latest service packs and recommended updates. NET 2.0 framework. 1.How many computers run Windows OS..Just about all of them. Including Vista. 2.Does Mastercam support other OS's -- NO 3.Maybe they should be tryin to get MC to run on Vista first instead of working on X3 edited to remove cost [ 06-21-2008, 10:58 AM: Message edited by: JParis@CNC Programming Solutions® ]

This is what i do in those situations. G1 Z-2.15 F20. G0 Z.1 Z-2.05 G1 Z-2.25 F5. G0 Z.1 Z-2.15 G1 Z-2.35 G0 Z.1 Z-2.25 G1 Z-2.45 G0 Z.1 Z-2.35 G1 Z-2.55 G0 Z.1 Z-2.45 G1 Z-2.65 G0 Z.1 Z-2.55 G1 Z-2.75 G0 Z.1 Z-2.65 G1 Z-2.85 G0 Z.1 Z-2.75 G1 Z-2.95 G0 Z.1 Z-2.85 G1 Z-3.05 G0 Z.1 Z-2.95 G1 Z-3.15 G0 Z.1 Z-3.05 G1 Z-3.25 G0 Z.1 Z-3.15 G1 Z-3.35 G0 Z.1 Z-3.25 G1 Z-3.45 G0 Z.1 Z-3.35 G1 Z-3.5 G0 Z.1 M5 M30 HTH