Hello, You could look into modifying your tool change macro by adding "G53 Z+4.00" as last line in the macro. Please run this by a Hass AE.

Hello, Does my Mastercam have the capability to create a zip file of all the files required for a machine def, control and post so that person i share with just clicks on file and everything gets copied to proper folder. I believe these are called .mcam-control(sp) files, such as those shared on Mastercam site. Thanks in Advance. Sorry correct file format i am looking for is .mcam-content

Thanks Tom

Hello, Does the free version of MpMaster have an option to disable output of stock to leave on surfacing operations? Thanks.

I recall seeing an orientation video on what's new in MasterCam. I believe in the video the countersink itself was being selected instead of the hole itself. Might try that

Two Doosan DVF 8000 being installed now, comes with Camplete. Fun times ahead.

Hello, Using Dynamic Opti-rest with a highfeed facemill. I am unable to get cutter to the depth required. I'll use screen shots, as not allowed to share my file, to try to explain the situation. I created a stock model, picture #1, and using this as stock for the opti-rest toolpath. I have max depth set to z+.400, but toolpath stops cutting at Z2.300 as shown on picture #2 Should be as shown on picture #3. (created using old school surface pocket) Any ideas or advice as to what I may be missing here? TIA

Tom, You are correct, I was using improper tooling plane. All is good now.

How would i add component to be able to use Curve 5 axis toolpath on a MPmaster 4 axis post ? Currently gettting error "machine does not have correct rotary axis",

Blend was a goto toolpath for me until i discovered morph between 2 curves. It works very similar and you can lock at 3 axis if needed.

Try this.

Thanks Ron for looking at my file. I believe I ended up at 12.5 degree and turned off holder collision to get to the end result so i could send it. I was having an OCD moment with this on Friday and was adamant on getting holder collision auto tilt to work as expected even at the 2.5 degree that sample file was set at, which was to tilt only enough as required to avoid hitting walls. But instead what i was seeing was extreme tilt over at initial passes where it was furthest away from the walls and minimal tilt was required. Ill revisit this later today and experiment with some of the suggestions you mention. Thanks Again

Hello all, Was hoping someone could help me understand the automatic tilt for holder avoidance feature. During a parallel toolpath with a single pass everything looks great, but if I have multiple passes the initial passes seem to tilt over quite a bit more than required. What setting am i missing to have tool tilt only as required to avoid the .050" tool holder clearance? I have attached sample file in case one of you has a chance to take a look. TIA. HOLDER-AVOIDANCE.mcam

Imco website has a nice feature, I believe it's called "Use this tool" . It defines parameters for different operations, HSM, traditional roughing, finishing, ramp entry hole etc. I use 80% of these recommendations and have been getting excellent tool life on 17-4 and 13-8.

James, we need to clone you. I know of a place that could really use your expertise in getting some machines dialed in.