I use the cantext to set a variable then I can control where I would like the "cantext" input into the code. However you will run into some trouble if the "cantext" within the NCI code has not been read at the time you would like it to output. But I have had some sucees by writeing and if statement looking at the "cantext" ie. if cantext$ = 18, (then do this)

I agree with gcode first check your centerline and try to keep from putting in extra offsets. However sometimes you may need to use more. If you do jmake sure it is well documented. I usualy pull off the part and change the offset or adjust the offset the amount needed via a macro or G10. The best method is pull off the part end the sequance and start a new one the machinist or operator then will note the offset change and is less likly to have the machine crash if the turret indexs to the wrong station. I just finish programing a large shaft that had several diameter changes of .01 to .02 in mid section. Between each change there was a radius of 1.5" to 2.0". The part length is 112". I program it with 1 offset put as we went down the length I took a test cut on a section, sized then cut my way down the shaft.

yes there is an easier way

We have a Seimens, Heidnehian, Fanuc 310 which are all PC window base controls. What I am interested in. Is whether thier is a scurity risk for these machines? You do not have the ablity to put virus scan tools on these control.

Hi All, How many of you are using a PC Based Conrtol on your machines, and have them hooked to your Network Via the Ethernet port? Are there any security issue that could cause problems?

Steve, Does anyone know when this MMT will be out?

HI, request a quote here http://www.dearbornprecision.com/ This is right up our ally. We can do bar upto 12' in lenght if need without a problem.

Hi I have a custom lathe tool that I updated (edited) the tool to turn spindle Cw vs. CCW when I go to post the job. The only one operation switch to M04 and the others stay at M03 with the same tool??? What am I missing?

Laux, dido to what Chis said, However you may be able to use (wear Comp. or Reverse wear) This will plot out the tool path as normal, with the exception it call G41 and G42 which you then could adjust the raduis at the machine.

Fluxx, click on the link books at this web sight the ninth item listed is a lathe tutorial

Paul, You need to go thru you set up on a custom tool look at your help files. If you want send me your e-mail I can send you a couple of files that might help you.

Pual look at this thread http://www.emastercam.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...ic;f=1;t=030356

Paul, you will need to draw the tool. Colors are important. I do this when I have a special ground tool or holder that I would like to see the clearances when back ploting. Now you can have the tool geo. by drawing it on a seperate level or in it's own file. I perfer the file makes it easyer to use the tool latter in other files.

Paul, I believe you will need to setup a custom tool.

I know that the guys at Services 4 Automation in MA gives each of their customers a free Tec day once a month. That you could attend and ask question on your parts. I have used this service. That is over two week a yr if you add them up.

Are you trying to covert a file that is in MM to inches? If so go to the Machine Definitions. If you have been working in Metric then want to change to in go to your System Configuration and switch your default setting.

You have to say John, his is easier.

To All, I just recieved this from my reseller on how to get Manual text and OP comments to seperate. He also stated that I should post this just in case anyone else wanted to know how it can be done. It works great thanks Steve, you guys at S4A are great to work with. Steve E-mail: Jerry, Here are the edits to have manual entry come out in header and op comments to stay with the tool change. Initialize a numeric variable like below; sof : 1 #Flag for start of file Initialize a string with no value like below; #Address string definitions sopcomm Move call for comment$ to header section. For Mill posts, in psof$ use below instead of comment$ pbld, n$, *t$, sm06, ptoolcomment, e$ sopcomm, e$ For Lathe posts, in ltlchg$ change comment$ call to; ptoolcomment if sof, sopcomm, e$ else, comment$ For Mill posts, add to bottom of psof$ section sof = 0 For Lathe posts, add to bottom of ltlchg$ section sof = 0 In the pcomment2 section add or change logic for gcode$ equaling 1008. pcomment2 #Output Comment from manual entry if gcode$ = 1008 & not(sof), “(“, scomm$, “)”, e$ #Operation comment else, sopcomm = “(“ + scomm$ + “)” Stephen Biehl - Services Four Automation V – 978.728.0009 F – 978.728.0013

Roger, Are you refering to canttext?

Hello All, How can I seperate these two comments? O3091(PART NAME) (VERSION-) (SAVE 03091.L14) (CUSTOMER & PART NAME) (SK# OPERATION SKETCH) (CNC-014) (PREP & ROUGH TURN 1ST OD)----- WOULD LIKE TO MOVE TO ------ N1M150 ------ HERE G0T0101 M05 G0G54X6.2Z.595 These two comments are manual text as comment then the operation comment. does anyone have any ideas? I see that in the post they both are under pcomment2 one is found on the NCI file lines 1005 and the other is with the 1008.

Mike Ps. This is from the Generic Fanuc 3X post # Misc. Values: # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Integers: # # mi1 - Work coordinate system # 0 = Reference return is generated and G92 with the # X, Y and Z home positions at file head. # 1 = Reference return is generated and G92 with the # X, Y and Z home positions at each tool. # 2 = WCS of G54, G55.... based on Mastercam settings. So if you set the 1st Misc integers to zero it will not post G54.

Mike Ps. This is from the Generic Fanuc 3X post # Misc. Values: # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Integers: # # mi1 - Work coordinate system # 0 = Reference return is generated and G92 with the # X, Y and Z home positions at file head. # 1 = Reference return is generated and G92 with the # X, Y and Z home positions at each tool. # 2 = WCS of G54, G55.... based on Mastercam settings. So if you set the 1st Misc integers to zero it will not post G54.

Mike, The Alarm you get at the machine made me wonder if the machine uses G54 work offsets or do you use just work shift with a G92? If this is the case you might need to set your misc intergers to a zero (0).

What do you use for your work coordinate system G50 or G92?

I agree Hardmill, It does depend on the control I just looked up on the Siemens 840D control. This will let you program them 3 differant ways. I however like the arc to be absolute end point with incremental center. Only because I can do a simple Trig on a calutator to find the Raduis and if I need to know were the center is agian simple math.