Is there supposed to be a metric tap tool librarys?

Carl:

Never mind I found the FTP site... I must have been not to see it before..

This Forum is great... You can always get a answer to your question.

Thanks All

Gary

Hay Carl

Thanks for responding. I guess I'm dumber than than the average bear but what FPT site. I down loaded Fadalsub post about a year ago, I think. And I don't remember where it came from..

Where can I find Fadalsubroutine.zip

Thanks

Gary

Hi all.

I have had the post fadalsub.pst several times and have deleted it after I could not get it to work. It is supposed to write fadal programs with subroutines and all you have to do is renumber the subroutines at the head of the .nc program.

I sent it to my area Mastercam dealer and he fixed one problem where it was looking the external tool file and sent it back.

Below is a portion what he said...

Gary,

I got the post you sent but there is a missing file. The missing file name is fadalsub.psb It is a binary file that contains the meat of the post. I got the error messages out of it and when I went to use it after I cleared them up it would crash Version 9 so I renamed the PV7 & TV7 back to PST & TXT and ran it in Version 8 and that is when I found it has missing a file.

Does anyone have Fadalsub.pst that has the file fadalsub.psb with it?

Thanks

Gary

Hi Everyone...

I am useing V9 Mill and I post for FADAL. When I

goto Main Menu, Tool Paths, Job Setup. And in Tool Offset Regester - Add and set Height to 0 and Diameter to 0 so the tool, height, and diameter will all have the same number. When I start the next job I have to do it al over again. Who can I save those settings..

I hope you understand what I'm talking about...

Thanks

Gary

I am useing Mastercam V9. To edit a program I am use to useing Cimco CNC Edit (Lite) that came with V7. Is it possible to set Mastercam V9 to open Cimco Edit when I post a program and pick Edit Program.

Also is there a newer version packaged with V9?

Thanks

Gary

I am using V9. When I am programing I go to Contour and start pick some intities I use to see a green arrow at the start of the intities and a red arrow at the end of the intities or at a branch. Now when I pick intities the arrows blink on to the screen for about a millisecond and disappear. How can I fix this so the arrows stay on the screen.

Thanks

Gary

It's the FTP site on the mastercam.com site...

Thanks

Gary

[ 02-27-2002, 06:21 PM: Message edited by: Mill Man ]

How do I add a offset shift or rotate to a program in Mastercam for a FADAL?

Must I just edit the program after it is posted? We almost never get a drawing that does not have to be changed or I have to take part of one program and cut & past it in to another program .. Also is there a way to add logic to a porgram while in Mastercam like IF/THEN, GOTO, and ect.?

Example

N100 G0 X0 Y0 E1

N101 G52 X0.5 Y.2 (SHIFT)

N103 g0 X0 Y0

OR

N100 G0 X0 Y0 E1

N101 G98 X0.5 Y.2 R0+ 25.5 (ROTATE)

N103 g0 X0 Y0

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We have V7 Mill level 1. I need some ammo I can use to convence them in the office to upgrade to V8 Mill Level 2. "What will V8 Mill 2 do that V7 M1 want do?" is what they asked me. Also, are the post processers that we will need free or will we have to pay extra for them?

I need some ammo (info) I can use to help convence my boss that we need to get Version 8.What new things will it do that version 7 want do.

Thanks

Mill Man

When I import the processes does it import the drawing geometry?

Thanks

Gary

What is TCB

Ver7 I have several parts that have some of the samme shaped. How can I copy a pocess from one part to another?

Thanks

Gary

Hi: I am running V7 and using fadalc.pst and the code comes out like this…

N136. (SPOT DRILLING CYCLE

N138. G81 G98 X1.6975 Y1.8323 Z-0.15 R00.1 F8.0

N140. X3.9545 Y1.8323 Z-0.15 R00.1

N142. X6.2115 Y1.8323 Z-0.15 R00.1

N144. X8.4685 Y1.8323 Z-0.15 R00.1

N146. X8.0091 Y4.2243 Z-0.15 R00.1

N148. X5.7521 Y4.2243 Z-0.15 R00.1

What can I do to stop the extra Zs and Rs?

Who do I stop Mastercam from starting the thread mill with a arc?

I ment to say "thread mill"

Sorry

I an trying to thread on a ProtoTrak with TRAK A.G.E. 3 controls using Mastercam V7.

The problem is that the .NC file starts a tool comp left on a g3 line. It gives a Imposible Geomitry Error. I have the same problem with our Fadal. Do I need a postprocesser for the TRAK or what...

Thanks

I am using V7. How do I get Mastercam to put in coordinate shift in a program. And, How do I get it to put skip block for some processes (like machining a pocket in a jaw) so I can turn it on or off when the jaws need to be repaired. I edit the program after it is posted but it would be nice to post it right the first time.

Thanks

I tryed useing CNCEDIT and it works well so far but I haven't had time to do much with it. Thanks Mill Man

I am useing V7 and mpfadal.pst Is there a way I can set Mastercam to out X Y Radius not I's and J's?

Thanks: Gary

I am useing Version 7.2 and Mastercam Communication locks up after I send a program to my Matsuura (Yasnac i80a controls).

Here's what I do.

1: set the matsuura to recieve a program.

2: on Mastercam pick File, Next Menu, Communication.

3: set baud rate, stop bits, bata bits

4: pick Send file.

The file is sent to the control and recieved ok.

At the end of the file the control does not acknolige the end of the file and mastercam stops (like it is waiting for something).

I press Escape but Mastercam Communication is locked up.

I have to CTR ALT DEL and shut mastercam down to get out.

What could I be doing wrong.

Thanks

I am useing version 7 and pmfadal.pst and sometimes I don't have any work offsets E1,E2, ect in the final program. I can add them later but I an sure I'm doing something wrong. Also, can I make mastercam out put the posts with subroutine? L1001, L0101, ect? Thanks

Is it possible to set Mastercan to post in Incermental in stead of G90?