Hey, I don't write the software. I just try and make it work

The file is an SDF, correct? Three spaces between the PSELECT and the program name?

Correct. VZOFZ sets the zero where VZSHZ is a one time temporary shift

I would just set the Z zero at the beginning of each. G140 VZOFZ=456.123 Then do it again in the next program. The schedule format should be: PSELECT OTURN.MIN,,,Q1 PSELECT OMILL.MIN,,,Q1 END

Last time I saw a toolholder do that, maintenance was needed.

Do you have the right macros loaded onto the machine? I have used it to program probing on an Okuma VMC and thought it worked pretty well. Are you using the stand-alone version?

I think teco had something close but no cigar. Chick has them but I couldn't find a pn so I ended up making some

Bobcad and Gibbs are just Mastercam re-released 3-4 years later

Mitsubishi is who I've used for small solid carbide drills the most. Otherwise, guhring, Mikron Crazy Drills, and I think Harvey has them

Going to travel through MN on your way, Mick?

Nice picture

I use macros quite a lot. If there is a repetitive operation that needs to happen and I can get it down to one command, I'll do it. The key is having it well documented. I have them for attachment changes on a double coulmn, coord. rotation for RAH, angle hole drilling "canned cycles", and so on. I have a library I keep adding to and try to keep a similar writing process through them all. I made one the other day for a family of parts. The program is now able to make the 40+ parts by updating six variables. Once again the key is documentation. It is very important that you or anyone else can read the macro a year after it has been written and understand the basic use and function (I put a sample of how to use it at the top of the file). Also it is important that you can read the logic easily for when revisions/edits are required. The final thing is the idiot proofing. Make sure there are all the appropriate safety checks in place.

That does look a lot like turn cut. Nice demo!

For the self centering, Lang or 5th Axis. Lang seems a bit smoother but the 5th Axis vice is a bit cheaper and still seems quite accurate.

I can interact in public just fine. For a short time. With long periods of time to recover.

Can he check the value in the radius column for the tools at the top of the program and fire a user alarm if it is not zero? Or just set them all to zero, but the first way alerts the operator so if he goes back to a program using it he isn't suprised.

Ahh. I see now. I'll be no help

Harvey tool is one I've used

Start with the runout. Make sure that the first drill leaves a straight hole also or that will cause issues.

If you are doing this on a lathe, make sure your drill is swept in very well and make sure it is straight also.

REM Sales with Tsugami machines. I can get you contact info if needed. They can do full turnkeys with or without automation

Glad you could help

Thats pretty cool! (I wonder whats up with the dollar at 4:03? )

The Okuma Macturn will be the M808,M809 as well

Just put a a T# after your tool change to the current tool I'm thinking. What are you using for a tool change command?