Were any "custom characters" input in the drop down fields? I've had that happen in previous versions when i manually set one drop down as "programmer" for reference to the mastermind behind the project. If not, delete x+folder from shared folder and reinstall fresh x+ again.

Select the geometry in question, with highlighted xform project, click move bubble and first option under with a value of 0.0 or any positive amount above surface. Also double check that the selected current plane is the same as the plane of target surface to extrude into

Click the icon directly to the right on the tool library under file tab, navigate to where the tool library actually is located and highlight it then click open. If the next time the tool library is again mislocated repeat the steps above but before clicking open, click the floppy disk icon at top of window(save to defaults) then click open. that should resolve it for the future.

Top of stock on the 3rd and 4th ops should be 0.0 or a negative value if lacking z0.0 material. This is because you established the top of stock 0.0 with the facing operation. With top of stock at .01 will just effect the depth of cut amount of the first tool engagment in material, as stated above. Not the end of the world, but proper procedures can only aid in one's proper end product.

It's been awhile since i've machined titanium, But if i recall tapping 4-40 with a 3flute osg exo with ridgid dark tap goo. 200rpm, .025ipr and would feed down .100 and reverse out, blast chips from hole and tap then reapply goo to hole and tap then feed z-.200, etc etc. Could probably do it in 2 whacks if tap drill was stepped up a size bigger. Giving the tap a easy start with a lead chamfer to suit.

If your using a offset geometry toolpath approach(contour, pocket, circle mill, etc) The toolpaths ability to engage a consistant chip load is out the window honestly. A dynamic based toolpath with properly calculated speeds, feeds, and stepover will carry your needs here. You will always bind up a cutting flute in any offset geometry based tp involving a direction change in a corner the size of the cutting tools radius, no matter the quality grade of tooling used. I cut 4140 pre hard easily and trouble free with a dynamic tp at any d.o.c., using a carbide 4flute, AlTin coated gaar vrx, with airblast for chip evac. 350sfm and .002-.004chip/tooth to start and increase ipm from there. I use 20% stepover on low side, adjust the min max arc radius according to cutter size, back feed at 300imp, microlift .01, finishing the floor depth and leaving .005/side stock on walls. I'll come back in with basic contour tp to finish walls, and leave .0003-.0005 on floors to avoid any rubbing/ undercutting on already finished floor. If the floor requires a better finish then dynamic gives, then leave .005 on floor then come back and multipass to depth with a contour tp leaving .005 on walls then finish walls after. It's never a bad idea to float walls with a multipass with a finish pass 1(or more)with a stepover 0.0. I like to jump sfm up to 450-500 on finish ops too.

try a straight flute drill if your really that concerned. If your going the reamer route i'd suggest hannibal straight flute(chip pushed in front of cutting edge and not up the flute to possibly build heat and blow hole oversized imo) reamers, carbided tipped or hss. Qualify the start of the hole(to ensure perpendicularity) at least to a depth of the cutting tool diameter and about .01-.012 under finish size. Spin it slow and feed it rather heavily. I've also been known to stop spindle before retracting out of hole. It seems to help with blowout. As far as the material itself, that's no concern. I think it cuts without problem if tooling is sharp, as well as material kept cool and sufficiently lubricated at cutting edge. Breaking thru might be hard on tool if the drill rolled burr out bottom, ive found carbide to be prone to pushing over a hefty exit burr in copper, Dormer TiN coated parabolic split point drills work well. I've found these to take a heavy clip load, but standard SFM. No spot needed(if you do keep it light, just need to clear the drill web thickness) and its comfortable without any peck retracts if chip easily escapes via flutes. Enjoy

Sorry to hear about the situation. mistakes are common with mass repetition cycles. it's more obvious why robotics are more desired with repetition huh? I'm having accepting the fact the part produced for an outside source was produced without any inspection from the previous craftsman though, at least half a** check the first part dimensions. Threaded hole fitment being a constant priority on contracted parts. I've had quality control sign off on a machined part that wasn't to the print, but was machined exactly as the model provided by client. In the end, you can guess who was the one held responsible(lol lucky me). In the end, you live and learn and further tooling purchases can rely on a more reliable supplier. You'll never fall short with OSG hypro series taps in this case. Pay a little more for a qualified machine tool as you'd pay a little more for a qualified machinist. I do appreciate the reminder on never assuming proper completion from another's work ethic in this trade.

check mitsubishi mstar? But i think they are 2 flutes. Harvey tool can custom grind something desired, but they are also 2 flutes and the shank diameter will be short of that diameter. My suggestion would be to calculate the length needed and check a tapered degree cutter thru award. awardcutter.com/Products/products.htm

liyichun what are you asking when you say "click it?"

#2 stock setup. Choose solid, click white arrow next to it, then click any face/feature of ur solid model. Or if ur wanting to see stock removed, us retangle, then all entites. Hope i comprehended ur question correctly

Agreed. Analyze entitie properties displays angles as well i believe

90 mins on same edge? I'm lucky to get 60 mins/ edge in p20. The local iscar rep said 60 mins is doing alright. way to burst my bubble. I've noticed the edges of iscar tend to break don quicker then that of the ajx, but with tice the edges plus n extra insert i can't complain. One questions i have been pondering.. High pressure tsc or air blast?

that'll do thanks alot. not really what i want but i guess that's all there is. thanks again

i tried the button but all it does is outlines the profile of the completed part. only if there was a way to verify a certain tool path with a color marking. that's what we're trying to accomplish. maybe a setting is turned off?