If so any ideas as to what setting could output an A move??

You guys are Fun. Then can you Help me with my problem?? using a modifide Masterpost to run a Haas VF6 with a 4th axis. I'm transforming a drilling tool path around 4 times starting at 0 and incermenting 90degs. the first index is fine but on the next index ( at 90deg ) I get a A0 in the middle of the drill path. Sample code % O0000(ITA1269) (FILE NAME - ITA1269.NC) (T11 | COPPER | H11 | D11 | D0.2500" | | DRILL/CBORE) T11 M06 (COPPER) G0 G90 G54 X-.35 Y0. A0. S6000 M3 M10 (LOCK) G43 H11 Z3. M8 G98 G81 Z1.475 R1.55 F10. X-1.15 G80 M11 (UNLOCK) A-90. M10 (LOCK) X-.35 G98 G81 Z1.475 R1.55 F10. X-1.15 A0. G80 M11 (UNLOCK) A180. M10 (LOCK) X-.35 G98 G81 Z1.475 R1.55 F10. X-1.15 G80 M11 (UNLOCK) A90. M10 (LOCK) X-.35 G98 G81 Z1.475 R1.55 F10. X-1.15 A0. G80 M9 G91 G28 Z0. M11 (UNLOCK) G28 Y0. G90 M30 %

Don't flame me I know this is a long shot!!! I'm trying learn more about posts and would like to read up on it. I found the V9.1 Ref on the FTP site but it needs a password. Can I the password...pleas. Clay.

Thanks for the help. That is the problem I cant get Mcam to post the ISO programs or I cant find where it would post them to if it posts them at all??? Clay

The call to our rep will be made on Monday. Just trying to get a head now that I'm here. I've posted the first part of the .cmd file mcam is making (spg,junior-punch) is a part program call but I can't get the part program, it seems like it would post as a sub program but I have never used subs in Mcam before. Thanks for the help Clay MSG,Punch Main Body MSG,PROG JUNIOR-PUNCH SPA,X-1.,Y-1.8 TEC,JUNIOR-PUNCH.TEC ZCL HPA,4.6 OSP,1 GOH,H4.6 SPA,X-1.,Y-1.8 MPA,X-.98682,Y-1.3989 SPA,X-.98682,Y-1.3989 MPA,X-.99995,Y-1.38815 BLD, 0 REX,E501 SPG,junior-punch

Hello all We have just received Mastercam wire for the Robofil310 and I’m have some problems posting .iso code with the mpwrobo post. It would seem that it should post a CMD file and multiple ISO files?? I can see the CMD calling for multiple ISO file but I cant see them/find them. I have tried posting with and without subs but that seams to make no difference. There must be something I’m missing. Thanks Clay Charmilles Robofil 310 Mastercam 9.1 MPWROBO.PST

The mac os is now built on Unix, FreeBSD. Sorry guys I am a mac guy, and it’s amazing how fast you turn into a pro mac loony P.S. my wife just gave me an ipod for my birthday........ So happy

I know I'll get flamed for this but. I wont use windows at home, just my Mac. no problems. (and yes no cam ether .... dam) Clay

This happened on a Cincinnati Arrow just after they move to Simens for a control. Nc program running /feed hold/spindle stop/check this and that everything looks good/ Spindle start/cycle start/*****smash***** . The machine would over ride the max rapid values and light up the next move to warp until the move after where the control would over lode and go dead. Fun !! Cincinnati could reproduce the bug and they may have fixed this by now. I also love Winbows controls. Nothing says impending crash like the blue screen of death with a moving CNC. Has happened a few times too many for me. Clay.

This is old but may be unknown to some Go backplot some tool path, left click and hold on step, then tap the right mouse. it will run till you let go of the right. then stop. Cool I like

I like the idea of editing my tool librarys in excel but I cant find an easy way of importing the .txt file into excel, or formatting back out of execl into MasterCam dose any one know if the .txt is saved as a standart type of database ? I dont find editing the raw .txt as a good way to go? Thanks for you Help Clay

This should all ready be known Use air and lots of it.

Mikhael your not at work today?? why are you thinking about it?? Have a nice long weekend Clayton

The reason for slowing the feed and speed is to maintain a consistent width of a slot that is at 45 deg. I'm working with graphite, so S15000 f150 is the "norm" for this tool 3/32 sp3 diamond coated carbide. I would like to change the size in one spot just to keep it simple. an other reason for this is tool wear fast so I'm constantly changing tool size. Thanks Clay

Hi I was trying to find away to regen a tool path with out changing the spindle speed or the feed to that of the tools, I want to retain the operation speed and feed. I'm using one tool for a bunch of finishing operations and need to slow the feed and speed for one operation. I would like to change the tools size and not have to go back and change the speed and feed again. any ideas?? Thanks. [ 03-21-2003, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: Claytonic ]

You Could try and use create arc out put in xy, zx ,zy found under total tolerance button. Depending on your setting you can get mostly arc's. Iv never tried it on a 5 axis machine ??? hope this helps.

If I'm right Rob You'll be out of the Milltronics woods soon. Later dude ps Sell me your old pc. Clay

Hello, Im an apprentice in a mold shop out of Richmond BC. Happy to have found this great site. Ps Is it just the first page, or is Canada really showing up here.......