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I downloaded the x8 sample files and its the same part but does not have the fixture/clamps and toolpaths are different. If I download the .iso full install do I need to uninstall/reinstall mastercam? whats the difference between the .zip and the .iso install
Thanks for the response. Just to clarify I am referring to Mastercams machine simulation. I agree with you on it should be a no brainer. its just a matter of convincing management since they think if we didn't have it before we do not need it now. And I want to make sure I am recommending the right product. I agree that 1 crash would pay for the software. We are just doing basic milling /drilling on the machine so I am hoping that Mastercam machine simulation is enough and that I do not need something like Vericut.
no problem. I have never used the machine simulator so I was going to go thru the Tutorial that is available online to get a better understanding of it before I tried to customize anything. I just want to know where to find the swarf.mcx-9 file is that is used in the tutorial.
we are getting an bridgemill with a right angle head that can index and change heads. Is machine simulation needed and/or worth the cost for this. how well does it work. We have no experience with anything other than 3 axis mills so It will be a small learning curve Im sure.
Thanks
yes I did. I even did a search on my computer for it and it was not found. I thought maybe it needed to be downloaded from some where. Example parts use to be included with installs but I am not sure if they still are or not. If they are listed in the help menu then I must be searching from the wrong thing. When I search tutorial it just says to go to mastercam.com for tutorials. and I could not find them online either or I am looking in the wrong spot. Thanks
At the moment we are looking are Pioneer. Appears to be very good quality and a reasonable price. And they offer a very wide range of sizes and lengths. Thanks for the help
Yes its X8. there is a tab at the bottom to switch between and that is how I got it back after closing and reopening mastercam. but for some reason the toolpaths option was not shown. Only said solids and MBD.
I am not sure what I pushed on my space mouse pro but my operation manager switched and only shows the solids. (which I do not have)
How do I get it back.???
Never mind I got it. Still do not know what I did but Somehow I got it back
Mic6. those would work and cover all the sizes. Just a little pricey at $4-500
Pilot. I just looked quick and only saw 1/4" and 5/16" which helps but still need 1/8 and 3/16
Thanks Its a start
Can anyone suggest a company that makes an extended set screw style endmill holder for Sizes under 3/8 (1/8, 3/16, 1/4, 5/16) for CT50. We usually buy command holders but they only make a stubby/standard length holders under 3/8. We are looking for about 4.5". Thanks
another one they are looking at is a Amera-Seiki http://www.ameraseikicnc.com/
We would not be doing and heavy milling with them. Only light milling of pads and drilling holes etc. aluminum and steel.
Boss came around and said we got the ok to spend some money on machines. We have been talking about a a bridge mill or similar machine so we can do the frames we currently farm out since we do not have the capacity to handle in house. Looking for machine that can handle about a 84" x 120"+. But we are a small shop with only haas and fadal machines. We dont need anything high precision or high speed for this machine. If haas made one I am sure that is what we would buy. We only run one shift and it would not even be running all day alot of times since the same operator would run this and one other machine as needed. The boss mentioned Viper http://www.mightyviper.com which I have never heard of. I am just hoping someone can chime in with some info or suggestions. I think he said the vipers were around 300k and thats probably pushing our budget already so I know we are expecting alot for not much money. Thanks
on the computer that was losing the file location info it was caused by using app look 7. any others and its fine. mine works with 7. Agreed it is use at your own risk.
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