Two guys in the shop got the same problem lately without a solution so far. We'll send this to CNC Software too.

This has been a topic for so many years and still In House Sloutions does not 
pay attention to many users asking for simple additions to the software.

Sorry, I meant CNC Software Inc

Because you can just use multi-pass. Set the number of finish passes to two 
and the spacing to zero.

This does not work beacause if I want to remove .010" on my finish pass and not material on my spring pass then I need to have to different values. Of course, there sre some solutions to it but the point is that programmers who use standard toolpaths like contour all the time would prefer having the spring pass option added.

This has been a topic for so many years and still In House Sloutions does not pay attention to many users asking for simple additions to the software.

See attached. I created couple tool planes to program the end along X axis

Due to security reasons I probably will be removed from the network having an un updateable browser and op system is the main reason for the upgrade to windows 7 throughout the company. My system would be the only one plugged into the network with potential security issues. Plus as it is now its tough to navigate the internet with such an outdated browser really wish the new op system was compatible with v9.

Why not keeping your old PC for Mastercam use only and getting a new one for everything else

Roger,

Many different ways to do this, if you're in a hurry and don't have time to figure it out and making a few parts just run your program at A0 then index it manually to A180 and re run program

Try doing it on Top plane

Just coming back from vacation. Thanks for your input.

There are more features around the part not shown on cad file that need to be milled, that is the reason of machining it on a 5 axis machine would be a better option (also material cost).

I need some help choosing the right parameters of the toolpath to be able to make it work. I think Flow 5 Axis would be more apppropiate for this specific cut. What do you guys think...?

I played with parameters without luck, for sure I'm missing something basic to make it work.

Hello all,

I'm just getting into 5 axis machining and have some difficulties trying to cut the undercut shown in the model. The idea is using our 5 axis machine to cut the step with a ball end mill instead of slitting saw type of cutter from top. I threw a few tool paths without luck but have 2 of them that look close but not quite right.

We have a Haas 5 axis Trunnion that would like to use more often.

Attached is X7 file.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

Mr. Fish , coincidentally I asked [email protected] about it and this was the response:

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The problem is that the Overlap and the Spring Pass options don't play well together. This combination can and has causes issues in the past that caused parts to be scrapped. So for now it's it prevents the user from selecting these options together. At some point in the future, when time permits we would like to take a closer look at to see if there's a better way to support them.

Regards

Ryan Butt | Quality Control

CNC Software, Inc. | 671 Old Post Road | Tolland, CT 06084 | USA

Phone: 860.875.5006 | Fax: 860.872.1565 | www.mastercam.com

I do not recommend moving the geometry (hundreds or thousands of entities), like you guys said above it's better to create points to established WCS for each machine. Separate the points on different levels and name them accordig to machine being used.

It's better moving one point than many entities.

Any news fixing this issue with X6 files?, we have many programs with rolling revs that need to be upgraded and saved as X7 and we still seeing this issue every day

This video from http://www.eapprentice.net/ might help

Yes, no overlap allows them to work at the same time; but, it creates another problem when finishing the wall, without overlap we might get a bump or witness mark depending the machine being used.

I'm using wear comp with same results, other option (contour) will solve the problem.

But, still just wondering why spring pass and led in/out don't work together.

Any idea why spring pass does not work when lead in/out is activated on a pocket routine.

Thank you

Try following this link

http://www.emastercam.com/board/index.php?showtopic=57946

I think Mastercam should warn us about the problems with new versions before we start using them. Put out a .pdf file with the bugs that could not be fixed in that specific release and will be approached later. At least we can make the choice using the new version or not.

I found the location

C:\Program Files\mcamx7\Extensions

Thanks for the reply.

Is there a way to create a shortcut for Code Expert?

I cannot find MCXSTART.exe file for X7 on this location anymore (C:\Program Files\mcamx6\common\Editors\mastercam).

I'd like to create a shortcut on my desktop.

Thanks

If your part is thin or has thin walls it will distort a lot. we made some parts that we could not hold them flat. They got bent .100" or more. Part shape will determine if you can get away with it. We used carbide end mills without a problem.

I would not do 3D machining, try standing the piece up and using a contour if possible, you'll need long necked end mill to do that; but, much faster than 3D

I do not see the attached file

You can use also Rotary axis poositioning