I can't make it the first op and I have many manual entries so I would like a way to put them exactly where I want them. I'm running X2 MR2 SP1

Is there an easy way to make my manual Entry Ops post before the tool comment for the next operation? Example.... Currently posts as: N1 (TOOL - 39 DIA. OFF. - 39) (CORO TOP LOK .062 GROOVE MAIN INSERT - NR062) BEGIN OF MANUAL ENTRY M131 M169 M116 M168 END OF MANUAL ENTRY T39000 M05 G28U0.V0.W0. G18G54 M6T39000 T39039 G28U0.V0. G0B0. G490S0 M26 G50S3000 M62 G96S300M03 G0X.5971Z.0285 G99G1Z-.0015F.004 X.6796Z-.0427 G18G3X.6825Z-.0462R.005 G1Z-.4975 X.8948 G3X.9048Z-.5025R.005 G1Z-.7602 X.9189Z-.7531 M27 G28U0.V0.W0. would like it to post like: N1 BEGIN OF MANUAL ENTRY M131 M169 M116 M168 END OF MANUAL ENTRY (TOOL - 39 DIA. OFF. - 39) (CORO TOP LOK .062 GROOVE MAIN INSERT - NR062) T39000 M05 G28U0.V0.W0. G18G54 M6T39000 T39039 G28U0.V0. G0B0. G490S0 M26 G50S3000 M62 G96S300M03 G0X.5971Z.0285 G99G1Z-.0015F.004 X.6796Z-.0427 G18G3X.6825Z-.0462R.005 G1Z-.4975 X.8948 G3X.9048Z-.5025R.005 G1Z-.7602 X.9189Z-.7531 M27 G28U0.V0.W0. M05 M30 Any help would be appreciated. Mike

David, Putting the turret in () works perfect. Thanks for the help. I knew there had to be a way to do it.

Hello All, Right now we are using a post from inhouse for our mill/turns. The post creates two separate programs, one for upper, one for lower. It separates the ops into these programs depending on which axis combo is selected. As it seems, it will post manual entries to the turret of the operation that follows it. For example, if the manual Entry is before a upper op, it posts to the upper program. If it is before a lower op, it posts to lower. Simple enough. My problem is that I want to manually input some code to the lower turret program but I have no lower turret ops on this program. Does anybody know if there is a way I can make the manual entry op post specificaly with the lower program? Thanks in advance. Mike

Not very efficiently

Jim, Access your control def through the LMD. Go into files, and then check the box " Write NC operation information". Make sure you save. Then you should be good to go. Mike

Is there a way to keep tool from retracting to the r plane after every depth when doing surface rough pocket? A keep tool down option? Thanks, Mike

I have a trackman for the right, and a 3D Space explorer for the left.

We have a Daewoo/Doosan Yaxis lathe w/ sub spindle. We have had no problems. Very accurate. Run lights out reliably. Mike

I would calculate the circumfrence of the minor and use axis sub. with a regular old contour path. Nice and simple. Mike

quote: I think the idea so far was to fix the lathe to the table, spin the stock in the lathe, then have the router come down with an endmill. Without having a locking spindle you won't be able to use a turning tool very well so "turn milling" would be your only option.

Try creating the curve from the vertical part of the hole, not the top surface. Mike

I think X already has a few of these. Mike

quote: select ALL of your operations >> right click >> edit selected operation >> change nc file name Like he said

Thanks guys. Got it running perfect. Greg, do actually get MC to post that code?

quote: Lets try putting a lock on tool#'s, feeds and speeds. Maybe turn the # red? like on line length A big +1 on that one. I usually just modify the tool parameters and save to the library so I don't have to worry about it. Mike

quote: It is a Haas Mini mill. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think your out of luck as far as just using G84 w/ Q. Haas does not support it. You have to do as you said, two different cycles at two different depths. Mike

Any idea if I can output this with mastercam?

Hello all, I have a job on my desk that requires gear hobbing in one of our mill turn centers. We have the gear cutting function in the control. I'm asuming it is the same thing as polygon turning. My question is how do I calculate the Main spindle speed and milling cutter speed to cut the right amount of teeth? The gear specs are 28th, .4mod 20PA. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mike

quote: We need to develop a 3,4 or 5 axis post that is altered to put in random numbers at random times...and sticky it. So whenever someone asks for a post, we point him to that one. Nice

quote: all levels say 3 That is a bad sign.

You can also get the Nakamura with twin lower y axis turrets. That would be rough with MC though. Cant wait for MC multitasking to come out. As far as wich to choose, the Mark series Grex and the e series are for two different types of parts in my opinion. I like to think of an NT as an E series integrex in a smaller envelope. Both The NT and E series have true Y, wich comes in handy when do face milling work when the double X wedge type machines run out of travel. I would think the double X would have the edge rigidity-wise though. That is why we chose what we have. Also, the integrex has been around a long time, the NT is rather new. One thing you can't argue with though is the huge mass advantage of the NT. I also heard from a mori employee that the NT is very touchy as far as what kink of base it is on. And, very tough to keep aligned. The Integrex Mark, Doosan Mx, Nakamura, and Multus have one piece lathe type bases witch are extremely rigid. Mike

quote: I think you misunderstood the problem, the thread itself is tapered , like a NPT or API type thread. not the "profile" of the thread. or mabey i'm the one out to lunch? I think we're on the same page. I verified a part with 3/4 NPT threads and the threads actually spiraled. What version are you using? Im on X2 MR1.

I just drew up some tapered threads and cut em in lathe. True solid on, and cut true threads on. Threads came out as threads, not just 60deg grooves. Can't think of what else it might be. Mike

Try turning on "make true threads" in verify options. It will give you actual threads but with slow down verification significantly. Mike