Hello, We have a machine that can only hold so many characters and can't drip feed so I need to delete as much as possible.. Where in the post does it control the below comments so I can delete them? I tried unchecking all on the output comments in the machine group properties but there are still there... N5 O0037 (2ND OPP DAM SPACER) (MCX FILE - C:\USERS\JAMIE\DOCUMENTS\DAM PARTS\DAM SPACER.MCX-6) <---------------------- Need this line gone-----------------------------------> (PROGRAM - 2ND OPP DAM SPACER.NC) <---------------------- Need this line gone-----------------------------------> (DATE - JAN-24-2013) <---------------------- Need this line gone-----------------------------------> (TIME - 10:56 AM) <---------------------- Need this line gone-----------------------------------> (T6 - 1/2 SPOT DRILL - H6 - D71 - D0.5000") <----------------------------------------------------------------------------Would like to get rid of spaces on these lines for the tool list ------------------------------------------> (T7 - 27/64 DRILL - H7 - D7 - D0.4219") (T9 - 1/2-13 TAP - H9 - D9 - D0.5000") (T16 - 1.0" FACEMILL - H10 - D10 - D1.0000" - R0.0300") (T1 - 1/2 ENDMILL - H11 - D11 - D0.5000") (OVERALL MAX - Z3.) (OVERALL MIN - Z-1.625) N6G00G17G20G40G80G90 N7G91 Is it in the post in this area? # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Start of File and Toolchange Setup # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- psof0$ #Start of file for tool zero psof$ psof$ #Start of file for non-zero tool number ptravel pwritbuf5 pcuttype toolchng = one if ntools$ = one, [ #skip single tool outputs, stagetool must be on #stagetool = m_one !next_tool$ ] tooltotal = rbuf(4,0) #Reads total tool and null tool changes if toolcountn <= tooltotal, nexttool = rbuf(4,toolcountn) else, nexttool = first_tool$ if tool_table = 2, ppredstck if tool_table = 3, pmetastck spaces$=0 if output_z = yes$ & tcnt > 1, [ scomm_str, "OVERALL MAX - ", *z_tmax, scomm_end, e$ scomm_str, "OVERALL MIN - ", *z_tmin, scomm_end, e$ ] spaces$=sav_spc if plane$ < 0 | opcode$ = 3 | opcode$ = 16, plane$ = 0 pbld, n$, *sgcode, *sgplane, *smetric, "G40", "G80", *sgabsinc, e$ sav_absinc = absinc$ absinc$ = one if wcstype <= one, #Work coordinate system [ pfbld, n$, sgabsinc, e$ pfbld, n$, "G92", *xh$, *yh$, *zh$, e$ ] else, [ pbld, n$, sgabsinc, e$

I tried it but it doesn't seam to change anything.. I don't see any M16 or M17 on the code.. I started with aMPmaster post with X6 Here is where I changed the post at ptlchg_com #Tool change common blocks if force_output | sof, [ result = force(ipr_type,ipr_type) result = force(absinc$,absinc$) result = force(plane$,plane$) ] pcom_moveb pcheckaxis #Check for valid rotary axis c_mmlt$ #Multiple tool subprogram call #ptoolcomment if sof & scomm_sav <> snull, [ spaces$ = 0 n$, pspc, scomm_str, *scomm_sav, scomm_end, e$ spaces$ = sav_spc ] if sof = 0, scomm_sav = snull comment$ pcomment3 pmisccheck pcan if stagetool >= zero, [ spaces$=0 okuma_skip_toolnumber = t$ pbld, n$, " IF [VATOL EQ ", *okuma_skip_toolnumber,"] ", n$ = n$ + seqinc$, n$ = n$ + seqinc$, *n$, " (SPINDLE TOOL CHECK)", e$ spaces$=sav_spc n$ = n$ - seqinc$ n$ = n$ - seqinc$ pbld, n$, *t$, "M6", e$ pbld, *n$,[if nextdc$ <> 7, *speed, *spindle], pgear, strcantext, "(SPINDLE TOOL JUMP)", e$ n$, *scoolantx, e$ ] spaces$=0 if output_z = yes$, [ preadbuf5 if (opcode$ > 0 & opcode$ < 16) | opcode$ = 19, [ n$, pspc, scomm_str, "MAX - ", *max_depth, scomm_end, e$ n$, pspc, scomm_str, "MIN - ", *min_depth, scomm_end, e$ ] ] spaces$=sav_spc pstock if plane$ < 0 | opcode$ = 3 | opcode$ = 16, plane$ = 0 sav_absinc = absinc$ if wcstype > one, absinc$ = zero pindex if safe_index, [ if lock_codes = one & not(index) & rot_on_x, pbld, n$, *sunlock, sunlockcomm, e$ pbld, n$, pgear, e$ if cabs < 0, "M16 (B CCW)", e$, <--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Added these two lines here -----------------------------> if cabs > 0, "M17 (B CW)", e$ pcan1, pbld, n$, *sgcode, sgplane, [if not(index), sgabsinc, pwcs], pfcout, strcantext, e$ if lock_codes = one & not(index) & rot_on_x & cuttype = 0, pbld, n$, *slock, slockcomm, e$ if convert_rpd$ = one, [ gcode$ = one feed = maxfeedpm ipr_type = zero ] pbld, n$, sgcode, [if gcode$ = 1, sgfeed], pfxout, pfyout, pfspindleout, [if gcode$ = 1, *feed], e$ ] else, Also added it here ptlchg0$ #Call from NCI null tool change (tool number repeats) toolchng0 = one if op_id$ <> last_op_id, [ rd_params$ # Read parameters - pparameter pmisccheck ] pcuttype toolcount = toolcount + 1 if toolcountn <= tooltotal, nexttool = rbuf(4,toolcountn) else, nexttool = first_tool$ retractflg = 0 if (mi10$ & (op_id$ <> last_op_id | (op_id$ = last_op_id & xform_op_id$ <> op_id$))) | ((tlplnno$ <> last_tlplnno | rotary_type$ <> last_rotary_type) & ret_on_indx), [ phsm_off if mi10$, [ pretract n$, *sm00, e$ result = force(spdir2,spdir2) #Force spindle output after M00 result = force(speed,speed) #Force speed output after M00 ] else, pretract0 retractflg = 1 ] else, [ if mr1$ <> last_mr1 | mr2$ <> last_mr2, phsm_off ] pcom_moveb pcheckaxis #Check for valid rotary axis c_mmlt$ #Multiple tool subprogram call comment$ pcomment3 pcan if plane$ < 0 | opcode$ = 3 | opcode$ = 16, plane$ = 0 if op_id$ <> last_op_id, pbld, n$, sgplane, e$ pspindchng if coolant$ <> 0 & coolant$ <> sav_coolant & sav_coolant, pbld, n$, sm09, e$ pbld, n$, scoolant, e$ sav_coolant = coolant$ if coolant$ = 1, sm09 = sm09_0 if coolant$ = 2, sm09 = sm09_1 if coolant$ = 3, sm09 = sm09_2 if op_id$ <> last_op_id, pstock if sav_mi9 = 1, workofs$ = sav_workofs if (wcstype > one & workofs$ <> prv_workofs$) | (tlplnno$ <> last_tlplnno) | retractflg, [ if convert_rpd$ = one, [ gcode$ = one feed = maxfeedpm ipr_type = zero ] sav_absinc = absinc$ absinc$ = zero pindex if retractflg, [ if safe_index, [ if lock_codes = one & not(index) & rot_on_x, pbld, n$, *sunlock, sunlockcomm, e$ pbld, n$, pgear, e$ if cabs < 0, "M16 (B CCW)", e$, <----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Added these two lines here ---------------------------------------> if cabs > 0, "M17 (B CW)", e$ pbld, n$, *sgcode, [if not(index), sgabsinc, pwcs], pfcout, pspindleout, e$ if lock_codes = one & not(index) & rot_on_x & cuttype = 0, pbld, n$, *slock, slockcomm, e$ pbld, n$, pfxout, pfyout, e$ ] else, [ if lock_codes = one & not(index) & rot_on_x, pbld, n$, *sunlock, sunlockcomm, e$ pbld, n$, pgear, e$

No problem thanks again... Ya maybe I will turn off the canned cycles in the control def and just use long hand code.. Or do like you said.. The Bridgeport 308 is a weird machine

Great thanks Uncle Dolan... Would you happen to know how to change all the canned cycles to a positive Z in the post? Or maybe in control or machine def? I want to be able to put a negative Z in mastercam so the verify works but I need it to post a positive z in the code... It is for a old Bridgeport 308 machine that is the way the canned cycles work... Thanks

Thanks... I tried to convice these guys to buy a post for it but they refuse to pay so I am stuck trying to make my own post or use Espirt which has a post already for there old Okuma machine. And I don't really want to use Esprit.. Also this forum is great for learning about post processors it has been a great help... Thanks

Great thanks I will try that tomorrow...

Hello, We have a old Bridgeport 308 VMC that has issues with I and J's on arc's sometimes... Can I have a MPmaster post set up to just post R's only? We have X6 Thanks

Hello, I need to have the post put a M15 before the B+ axis rotation and a M16 before a B- rotation.. I working with a MPmaster post.. Is this something I can change in the machine or control file or is it a post add on? It is for a Okuma horizontal MC-50H with X6... I need it to post like this N150 G00 G17 G20 G40 G80 G90 N160 G91 N170 (MILLS THE RIGHT SIDE 35 DEG WELD PREP WITH 4.0" FACEMILL) N180 (COMPENSATION TYPE - WEAR COMP) N190 IF [VATOL EQ 19] N210 (SPINDLE TOOL CHECK) N200 T19 M6 N210 S500 M03 (SPINDLE TOOL JUMP) N220 M08 N230 (MAX - Z6.6924) N240 (MIN - Z6.4874) N245 M15 <-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Need M15 for positive B rotation here ---------------------------------------------------------> N250 G00 G17 G90 G15 H1 B55. X-2.0614 Y7.375 S500 M03 N260 G56 H19 Z6.6924 N270 G94 G01 G41 D19 Y9.5 F10. N280 Y17.533 N290 G40 Y19.658 N300 G00 X-2.198 Y7.375 N310 Z6.4974 N320 G01 G41 D19 Y9.5 N330 Y17.533 N340 G40 Y19.658 N350 G00 X-2.205 Y7.375 N360 Z6.4874 N370 G01 G41 D19 Y9.5 N380 Y17.533 N390 G40 Y19.658 N400 G91 G00 G30 P2.0 N410 (MILLS THE LEFT SIDE 35 DEG WELD PREP WITH 4.0" FACEMILL) N415 M16 <------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Need M16 for negative B rotation here ------------------------------------------------------> N420 G00 G90 B-55. X2.0614 Y19.658 N430 G56 H19 Z6.6924 Thanks

That was it thank you... It wasn't the geo I have had that issue before and I always check to make sure it is 90 or 180 straight up and down.. It was the y pointing down not up.. I feel like idiot now and am going to use your method of making a B0 normal and then rotate on y to what I need makes sense... But the key is to get the B0 right first... I guess I should of just selected the front plane and rotated it on y to my 35 degs and the save.. I can't believe how hard I make things sometimes.. I guess one of my issues is I work for four different companies and I use Esprit, Unigraphics and Mastercam every week. So I am all over the place with my programming and solid models making.. Thanks again

Ok I did all of that as you can see in the pictures.. I still get the error.. I was taught to just use the front plane for horizontal programming and this is the first I have had this issue. So it is either my post or I am still not getting it. I uploaded the Mastercam part to look at and my post machine and control files.. Called it plane problem

I tried all three like pictured and they all gave me the error.. The number 3 looks right with y going up and down but it gave error also..

Hello, I have a part that runs on a Okuma horizontal machine with tombstone like pictured. For some reason I can't get my plane correct to mill the 35 deg weld prep on the pictured part.. I keep getting the select machine achievable toolplane error. What i am trying to do is instead of using the face or end of the 1.750" dia helical to make the 35 deg weld prep on the part I want to use the side of the tool radial like.. It works and looks great in verify and backplot but when I post thinks that it is a 5-axis move... Am I missing something? This should be just a B move and Y Z right... This should be a basic thing but I am lost now. Below is the code it posted from the GENERIC FANUC 5X MILL post and machine file. And my MPmaster horizontal machine and Mpmaster post file... I can send this mastercam file out if you want to look at it.. We use X6.. This code is with using the side of the cutter and the GENERIC FANUC 5X MILL machine and post T5|1.75" HELICAL INDEXABLE MILL |H5|D5|WEAR COMP|TOOL DIA. - 1.75) N100 G20 N102 G0 G17 G40 G80 G90 G94 G98 N104 G0 G28 G91 Z0. N106 G0 G28 X0. Y0. (1.75" HELICAL INDEXABLE MILL |TOOL - 5|DIA. OFF. - 5|LEN. - 5|TOOL DIA. - 1.75) N108 T5 M6 N110 G0 G55 G90 X18.533 Y-7.4989 C-125. B-90. S800 M3 N112 G43 H5 Z2. N114 Z.2 N116 G1 Z-2.2689 F125. N118 G41 D5 X17.533 F25. N120 X9.5 N122 G40 X8.5 N124 G0 Z2. N126 M5 N128 G0 G28 G91 Z0. N130 G0 G28 X0. Y0. N132 G28 C0. B0. N134 M30 % This is the code with my MPmaster post and machine with using the end of the tool like a facemill.. Works fine but it won't post with the side of the cutter.. N150 G00 G17 G20 G40 G80 G90 N160 G91 N170 (COMPENSATION TYPE - WEAR COMP) N180 IF [VATOL EQ 5] N200 (SPINDLE TOOL CHECK) N190 T5 M6 N200 S800 M03 (SPINDLE TOOL JUMP) N210 M08 N220 (MAX - Z6.4874) N230 (MIN - Z6.4874) N240 G00 G17 G90 G15 H1 B55. X-.668 Y18.533 S800 M03 N250 G56 H5 Z6.4874 N260 G94 G01 G41 D5 Y17.533 F25. N270 Y9.5 N280 G40 Y8.5 N290 M05 N300 G91 G00 G30 P2.0 N310 G90 N320 M30 %

Great thanks... Do you know how to get rid of the R and Q on the canned cycles? Also how to post positive Z's in all canned cycles? Thanks

Hello, I am building a post for our Bridgeport 308 machine.. It has a different canned cycles.. For all canned cycles G81 to G85 the z has to be a positive number not negative.. Also it needs two z code for each peck on a G83 so first peck Z then next Z is second peck... I started with a MPmaster post with X6.. I can just put a positive Z number in Mastercam but the verify or backplot will be wrong... Here is how I need it to post.. G99 G83 X(First hole X location) Y (First hole Y location) Z (Positive final depth) Z (Positive 1st peck depth) Z (Positive 2nd peck depth) F (feed rate) Here is how it post now... G00 G17 G90 X2.5625 Y-.25 S2200 M03 H5 Z1. Z.1 G94 G99 G83 Z-.53 R.1 Q.0265 F4 <---------------- Z needs to be positive and the R and Q need to be gone and the X,Y location from above needs to be on this line-------------------------------> Can this be done? Thanks

I found it... Thanks http://www.emastercam.com/board/index.php?showtopic=69156

Hello, I have a MPmaster post with X6 and I want it not to post line numbers.. Is this controlled in the post or in the machine definition? Thanks

Great thanks...

Hello, I have a MPmaster post I need it to post out apostrophe ' instead of parentheses ( in the post... How is this done? Thanks

Any suggestion's on how to fix this in the post? Thanks

Hello, Is there a way to have the post not post a z move on the WCS and axis rotation line? I changed the post to post a WCS for every rotation or toolchange and it posts like below.. The problem is that the x,y,z,b,a are all on the same line and it moves all at once and sometimes crashes unless I slect force tool change.. I want the B, & A to moves on a seperate line by them selfs like it would if I had it set back to only post one WCS for all rotations and tool change... I tried to use approach and retract reference points but it still post x,y,z,b,a on one line.... With WCS set to all tool changes G20 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 G0 G28 G91 Z0. (1/8 ENDMILL 1.0" OUT OF HOLDER |TOOL - 4|DIA. OFF. - 4|LEN. - 4|TOOL DIA. - .125) (G54 WCS - MILLS TOP 1/4 DEEP CUTOUT WITH 1/8 E.M.) M11 M13 T4 M6 G0 G54 G90 X5.0358 Y1.244 B0. A0. S8500 M3 M10 M12 G43 H4 Z12.1982 M8 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.9108 Y1.4605 F15. X4.8638 Y1.5419 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z11.9482 X5.0575 Y1.2565 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.9325 Y1.473 F15. X4.8491 Y1.6174 G3 X4.8388 Y1.6147 I-.0048 J-.0027 G1 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z12.1982 (G59 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON RIGHT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) G59 X.0375 Y6.8182 Z9.0152 B73. A-90. < ---------------------------------------------------------------- Crash needs at least the Z move gone -------------> Z5.2152 G1 Z4.6282 F45. G41 D4 X.2125 F15. G3 X.2725 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z8.6282 X.0625 Y6.8182 Z5.2152 G1 Z4.6282 F45. G41 D4 X.2375 F15. G3 X.2975 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z9.0152 (G154 P1 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON LEFT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) G154 P1 X-.62 Y-8.3732 Z6.096 B107. A90. <---------------------------------------------------------Crash needs at least the Z move gone-----------------> Z2.296 G1 Z1.709 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.68 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.855 G0 Z5.709 X-.595 Y-8.3732 Z2.296 G1 Z1.709 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.655 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.83 G0 Z6.096 M9 With it set to post only one WCS G20 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 G0 G28 G91 Z0. (1/8 ENDMILL 1.0" OUT OF HOLDER |TOOL - 4|DIA. OFF. - 4|LEN. - 4|TOOL DIA. - .125) (G54 WCS - MILLS TOP 1/4 DEEP CUTOUT WITH 1/8 E.M.) M11 M13 T4 M6 G0 G54 G90 X5.0358 Y1.244 B0. A0. S8500 M3 M10 M12 G43 H4 Z12.1982 M8 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.9108 Y1.4605 F15. X4.8638 Y1.5419 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z11.9482 X5.0575 Y1.2565 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.9325 Y1.473 F15. X4.8491 Y1.6174 G3 X4.8388 Y1.6147 I-.0048 J-.0027 G1 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z12.1982 (G59 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON RIGHT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) M11 M13 B73. A-90. <-------------------------------------------------------------- B and A are on sperate lines no crash ---------------------------------> M10 M12 X.0375 Y6.8182 Z9.0152 Z5.2152 G1 Z4.6282 F45. G41 D4 X.2125 F15. G3 X.2725 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z8.6282 X.0625 Y6.8182 Z5.2152 G1 Z4.6282 F45. G41 D4 X.2375 F15. G3 X.2975 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z9.0152 (G154 P1 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON LEFT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) M11 M13 B107. A90. <-------------------------------------------------------- B and A are on sperate lines no crash ---------------------------------------> M10 M12 X-.62 Y-8.3732 Z6.096 Z2.296 G1 Z1.709 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.68 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.855 G0 Z5.709 X-.595 Y-8.3732 Z2.296 G1 Z1.709 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.655 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.83 G0 Z6.096 M9 M5 G0 G28 G91 Z0. M01 G0 G17 G40 G80 G90 G94 G98 G0 G28 G91 Z0. Thanks

Oh ya thanks... I forgot about the pull down menu ... that worked...

Great that was it thanks guys..

Hello, We have a new Haas VF TR 5X Mill.. I am using the Generic Haas VF-TR_Series 5X Mill for X6 Mastercam.. For some reason it won't post the G54 WCS in when I use the same tool on different WCS.. Is there a setting in the machine or post file..? This is how it post now.. T4|1/8 ENDMILL 1.0" OUT OF HOLDER |H4|D4|WEAR COMP|TOOL DIA. - .125) G20 G0 G17 G40 G49 G80 G90 G0 G28 G91 Z0. (1/8 ENDMILL 1.0" OUT OF HOLDER |TOOL - 4|DIA. OFF. - 4|LEN. - 4|TOOL DIA. - .125) (G54 WCS - MILLS TOP 1/8 DEEP LIP WITH 1/8 E.M.) M11 M13 T4 M6 G0 G54 G90 X4.4893 Y1.3975 B0. A0. S10000 M3 M10 M12 G43 H4 Z12.1982 M8 Z8.3982 G1 Z8.0732 F45. G41 D4 X4.3495 Y1.6047 F25. X4.2447 Y1.7601 G3 X4.2402 Y1.7625 I-.0045 J-.0031 G1 X-2.0307 G3 X-2.0362 Y1.757 J-.0055 G1 Y-1.0456 G40 Y-1.2956 G0 Z12.1982 (G54 WCS - MILLS TOP 1/4 DEEP CUTOUT WITH 1/8 E.M.) X4.5358 Y1.244 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.4108 Y1.4605 F15. X4.3638 Y1.5419 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z11.9482 X4.5575 Y1.2565 Z8.3982 G1 Z7.9482 F45. G41 D4 X4.4325 Y1.473 F15. X4.3491 Y1.6174 G3 X4.3388 Y1.6147 I-.0048 J-.0027 G1 Y1.4814 G40 Y1.2314 G0 Z12.1982 (G59 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON RIGHT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) <------------------- Should post a G59 after this somehwere---------> M11 M13 B73. A-90. M10 M12 X-.1087 Y6.8182 Z8.537 Z4.737 G1 Z4.15 F45. G41 D4 X.0663 F15. G3 X.1263 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z8.15 X-.0837 Y6.8182 Z4.737 G1 Z4.15 F45. G41 D4 X.0913 F15. G3 X.1513 Y6.8782 J.06 G1 Y7.9482 G40 Y8.1232 G0 Z8.537 (G154.1 WCS - MILLS 107 DEG CUTOUT FLAT ON LEFT SIDE OF PART WITH 1/8 E.M.) <------------------- Should post a G154.1 after this---------> M11 M13 B107. A90. M10 M12 X-.4738 Y-8.3732 Z6.5741 Z2.7741 G1 Z2.1871 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.5338 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.7088 G0 Z6.1871 X-.4488 Y-8.3732 Z2.7741 G1 Z2.1871 F45. G41 D4 Y-8.1982 F15. Y-6.8782 G3 X-.5088 Y-6.8182 I-.06 G1 G40 X-.6838 G0 Z6.5741 M9 M5 G0 G28 G91 Z0. M30 %

Great thanks that was it...

Thanks that was it.. feel like a idiot now...