Yes, where can I send it? Thanks, Greg.

Hey, Anyone have any tips on creating a custom lathe tool for an Integrex? I have tried countless times to create one with the Capto body. The colors are right and it looks good. When I pick the tool tip radius it's correct. When i pick the center of the tool the RED circle jumps up above the tool in quadrant I. Tool is drawing horizontal or 0 and I am using tool angle 90 in the parameter cut page (which was taught in class) Tool comp is set to computer, but the tool path is wrong. The tool path stops short in Z by the amount of the tool nose radius. What am I doing wrong? Thanks, Greg.

Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me out with a simple post edit? Below is the code I am getting along with the debug. The post i am using is the MPLFAN. O0000 (TEST) pheader$ pheader$ 80. (PROGRAM NAME - TEST) pheader$ pheader$ 80. (DATE - 03-14-12) pheader$ pheader$ 80. (TIME - 3:27 PM) pheader$ pheader$ 80. N10 G20 pheader$ pheader$ 80. (TOOL - 7 OFFSET - 7) lsof$ p__0:1363 82. (.188 FACE GROOVER INSERT - VDB188A015CVN5) lsof$ p__1:1372 82. N15 G30 U0. lsof$ p__3:1465 82. N20 G30 W0. lsof$ p__3:1465 82. N25 G0 T0700 lsof$ p__3:1465 82. (I would like the post to remove this line) N30 G0 T0707 lsof$ p__2:1455 82. N35 M8 lsof$ p__154:3600 82. N40 G97 S150 M03 lsof$ p__39:1848 82. N45 G0 X2.9173 Z-3.4233 lsof$ p__2:1455 82. N50 G99 G1 X2.7759 Z-3.494 F.004 llin$ plinout 84. N55 Z-3.5531 llin$ plinout 86. N60 X2.894 llin$ plinout 88. N65 X2.9755 Z-3.4011 llin$ plinout 90. N70 X3.1169 Z-3.3304 llin$ plinout 92. N75 M09 ptoolend$ p__16:1648 100. N80 T0700 ptoolend$ p__24:1710 100. (and this line) N85 G30 U0. ptoolend$ p__24:1710 100. N90 G30 W0. ptoolend$ p__24:1710 100. N95 M05 ptoolend$ p__24:1710 100. N100 M01 ptoolend$ p__20:1673 100. I would like the post to remove the lines N25 and N80. Any help on this would be appreicated. Thanks, Greg.

All, We are currently wait for our new Mazak Intergrex I400. Question is should I be updating to X6 with the new post we are buying or staying with X2 MR2? I have tried X3 before on some of our older machines and had too many headaches, never re-visited the issues since X2 was working fine? Anyone care to comment on this? Thanks, Greg.

I cut a 1.500 dia. ball with an ISCAR .197 wide grooving insert. Works well. The ball is hardened to RC 55. We rough it out first leaving about .050" (.025" a side) harden and then finish it on a small LB15 Okuma. Greg.

Simple stuff, OD turning, boring, OD/ID grooving, live spindle tooling (drilling, tapping cycles) Would like to use milling features to do flats and angled holes. Can you elaborate on the screaming and hollering? Thanks, Greg.

Hello, Can someone advise the use of MasterCAM to program an Intergrex 400. The company I work at just issued a purchase order for this machine due in mid May 2012. I have been working with mastercam X2 for many years now to program a complete line of Okumas doing pretty basis stuff with no real issues. I have recently searched on some topics/issues about MC isn't worth a damn when it comes to Mill/Turn machines. If anyone has real experience with this could you please comment. I would really hate to find out we need to switch to a different CAM package to get machining done on this new machine. The company did buy an offline seat of the Mazak Matrix CAM, not sure how it will compare to MC yet. Any comments I would really appreciate. Thanks, Greg.

I appreciate all of your feedback. I have been called to a meeting @ 2:00 Central time to discuss how we will proceed with installation, training, operator, programmer, post issues, etc. Any other feedback would be appreicated. Thanks. Greg.

Hello, The company I work for just bought a used Okuma Multus B400-W. I was wondering if anyone had any experience with this machine and what method used to program it. We currently run MasterCAM X2 MR2 SP1 with mill level 1. I am sure we will need a new post for MCAM. New hire thinks we need to look into Gibbs? I understand Okuma has there ADMAC for Okuma lathes. Can someone comment on what I am getting mmyself into. Most of our parts are basic 2D lathe work, boring, turning, with face holes and now with this new machine will allow us to drill and tap angled holes. Parts are basic housings for bearings and machine tool spindle shafts. I would appreiate any input any of you may have. Thanks, Greg.

Just checked my file folder where I have been storing dwg for programming. X2 will not open any of them now, even after I have file them from ACAD over a year ago. Something must have changed? These are dwg's from ACAD 2001i, been doing this for about 3 years now and it won't work. Can someone please shed some light on this. Thanks, Greg.

I don't have X5 installed and have no intentions on doing so. Too many bugs and post problems to deal with right now. X2 works great for what we do. Mainly all basic turning on Okumas. I am going to have to start coming up with excuses to my boss why it takes longer to program parts than it used to. Very frustrated with this. This was very simple and quick. Greg.

Hello, Engineering just started using Autodesk Mechanical 2011 and i can't open their drawings. The drawing opens but there is nothing there. I have checked and unchecked the paper space box and still no dice. Has anyone seen this problem? Maybe save out dwg to an earlier version? Using X2 MR2, please help. thanks, Greg.

Hello, Found this on the web. I thought I would post it if anyone else is looking for this info. Tooling & Production June 2003 "Shop Talk with Steve Rose" Threading Methods There are three programming methods available for programming on Fanuc based controls. We’ll look at the benefits of each method in the next few articles of Shop Talk. The production of an external or internal thread requires several passes with a single-point threading tool. The deeper the thread, the greater the number of passes required to produce that thread. The traditional threading method uses G32/G33 codes. These commands require four lines of program code for each thread pass. For example, machining a 3/4 - 10 external thread could require 10 - 14 threading passes resulting in 40 - 56 lines of code. Typically in a single pass threading routine the depth is reduced in each pass as the diameter gets smaller. Reducing the depth in this manner is necessary to balance the load on the insert. As the insert goes deeper into the material the area of contact between the tool and the part increases. To minimize this contact area, smaller pass depths are programmed as the insert approaches its final depth. Your insert supplier’s catalog has information regarding the number of passes needed for a specific thread. There are two alternative programming methods to reduce the programming effort. Today we’ll review G76; this canned cycle method is very popular and suitable for many threading applications. Only 1-2 lines of information must be programmed, depending upon the type of control. A Fanuc 0/18/21 control is often programmed with 2 lines of code as follows. Let’s use a 7/8 - 9 TPI thread in a modal program as an example. First, use the Machinist Handbook to determine the major (outside) and minor (root) diameter of the thread. Then, calculate the thread depth as follows. thread depth = (major ø - minor ø ) ÷ 2 1111 (thread 7/8 - 9 TPI) ; N10 G00 G40 G99 ; N20 G97 S1090 M13 ; (spindle direction & coolant) N30 T0303 ; (tool & offset) N40 X0.955 Z0.444 ; (start position) N50 G76 P010060 Q0050 R0.0005 ; N60 G76 X0.7387 Z-1.50 P0.06815 Q0060; N70 G00 X1. Z1. M09 ; (clearance position) In this 7 line program, 2 lines of code produce the 7/8-9 thread. Let’s review each segment of these codes, we’ll start with program line N50. Program Explanation N50 = program line identification G76 = canned cycle routine P010060 The first two digits (P010060) represent the number of spring (finish) passes. In this example, there is one finish pass. The second two digits (P010060) represent the chamfer amount pull out. The 00 in this example program a straight pull out. To calculate the chamfer pull out, multiplying the two-digit value by the thread pitch. Ex: P010560 = 05 x 0.111 = 0.0556 chamfer length. The final two digits (P010060) represent the thread angle. This value can be changed to suit the thread angle required. A 00 would represent a plunge (straight) in-feed angle. Q0050 = minimum pass depth Note, this value is programmed without a decimal point. R0.0005 = depth of last threading pass N60 = program line identification G76 = canned cycle routine X0.7387 = minor diameter from machinist handbook Z-1.500 = ending Z axis position P0.06815 = total thread depth (amount per side) Q0080 = maximum pass depth This value programmed without a decimal point. F0.1111 = lead of thread pitch = 1 ÷ 9 The Z start position (shown in line N40) is recommended as Z0.300 or a minimum of 4 multiplied by the pitch dimension. Ex: 7/8 - 9 TPI thread = 4 x 0.111 = Z0.444 dimension. This approach allows the machine to accelerate to the correct axis velocity before the insert enters the material. An alternative method of thread programming is to use the G92/G76 commands. Check back next month when we discuss use of these codes and programming tapered pipe threads.

Hello, Found this on the web. I thought I would post it if anyone else is looking for this info. Tooling & Production June 2003 "Shop Talk with Steve Rose" Threading Methods There are three programming methods available for programming on Fanuc based controls. We’ll look at the benefits of each method in the next few articles of Shop Talk. The production of an external or internal thread requires several passes with a single-point threading tool. The deeper the thread, the greater the number of passes required to produce that thread. The traditional threading method uses G32/G33 codes. These commands require four lines of program code for each thread pass. For example, machining a 3/4 - 10 external thread could require 10 - 14 threading passes resulting in 40 - 56 lines of code. Typically in a single pass threading routine the depth is reduced in each pass as the diameter gets smaller. Reducing the depth in this manner is necessary to balance the load on the insert. As the insert goes deeper into the material the area of contact between the tool and the part increases. To minimize this contact area, smaller pass depths are programmed as the insert approaches its final depth. Your insert supplier’s catalog has information regarding the number of passes needed for a specific thread. There are two alternative programming methods to reduce the programming effort. Today we’ll review G76; this canned cycle method is very popular and suitable for many threading applications. Only 1-2 lines of information must be programmed, depending upon the type of control. A Fanuc 0/18/21 control is often programmed with 2 lines of code as follows. Let’s use a 7/8 - 9 TPI thread in a modal program as an example. First, use the Machinist Handbook to determine the major (outside) and minor (root) diameter of the thread. Then, calculate the thread depth as follows. thread depth = (major ø - minor ø ) ÷ 2 1111 (thread 7/8 - 9 TPI) ; N10 G00 G40 G99 ; N20 G97 S1090 M13 ; (spindle direction & coolant) N30 T0303 ; (tool & offset) N40 X0.955 Z0.444 ; (start position) N50 G76 P010060 Q0050 R0.0005 ; N60 G76 X0.7387 Z-1.50 P0.06815 Q0060; N70 G00 X1. Z1. M09 ; (clearance position) In this 7 line program, 2 lines of code produce the 7/8-9 thread. Let’s review each segment of these codes, we’ll start with program line N50. Program Explanation N50 = program line identification G76 = canned cycle routine P010060 The first two digits (P010060) represent the number of spring (finish) passes. In this example, there is one finish pass. The second two digits (P010060) represent the chamfer amount pull out. The 00 in this example program a straight pull out. To calculate the chamfer pull out, multiplying the two-digit value by the thread pitch. Ex: P010560 = 05 x 0.111 = 0.0556 chamfer length. The final two digits (P010060) represent the thread angle. This value can be changed to suit the thread angle required. A 00 would represent a plunge (straight) in-feed angle. Q0050 = minimum pass depth Note, this value is programmed without a decimal point. R0.0005 = depth of last threading pass N60 = program line identification G76 = canned cycle routine X0.7387 = minor diameter from machinist handbook Z-1.500 = ending Z axis position P0.06815 = total thread depth (amount per side) Q0080 = maximum pass depth This value programmed without a decimal point. F0.1111 = lead of thread pitch = 1 ÷ 9 The Z start position (shown in line N40) is recommended as Z0.300 or a minimum of 4 multiplied by the pitch dimension. Ex: 7/8 - 9 TPI thread = 4 x 0.111 = Z0.444 dimension. This approach allows the machine to accelerate to the correct axis velocity before the insert enters the material. An alternative method of thread programming is to use the G92/G76 commands. Check back next month when we discuss use of these codes and programming tapered pipe threads.

Hello, Can someone post any examples of NC code G76 canned cycle threading for this machine. Just installed machine and I am beginning on getting some post edits together for our reseller. I have started with MPLFAN.pst and it gives me this for a 1.967-18 rh thread. O0001 (PROGRAM NAME - TEST) (DATE - 02-23-11) (TIME - 4:54 PM) N10 G20 (TOOL - 4 OFFSET - 4) (NT3R THREADER INSERT - NT3R(18)) N15 G28 U0. W0. N20 G50 X10. Z15.34 N25 G0 T0404 N30 M8 N35 G97 S200 M03 N40 G0 X2.167 Z12.8564 N45 Z3.2425 N50 G76 P010029 Q0. R0. N55 G76 X1.8988 Z2.5395 P341 Q54 R0. E.05556 N60 M09 N65 G28 U0. W0. M05 N70 T0400 N75 M30 Thanks in advance. Greg.