Very cool , did not know this drill start holes feature existed. Question, to who and why is this "preferred" method?

I Just spent last 3 weeks running X6 on a pentium 3 with 2 megs of RAM and onboard video and a hard drive that spins about as fast as the seconds hand on a clock. As long as no STL's or verify, it was able to handle it. Was torture but it worked.

ASCII CHOOK,not sure if still exists

We got x6 installed now. But until I get 5 axis post updated, will still be using x4 for a bit. So please do add to ftp site Jay.

Is it possible to download Verisurf tools for X4 still?

I use Space Pilot Pro on left side, and regular mouse on right side. Im curious if you all do same, or if space pilot replaces mouse for you?

That integrates with MasterCam and Vericut would be nice also. This company is coming over next week for demo. http://wintoolusa.com/index.php

This is tool that i require

Thanks for replies. I dont seem to find the "save geometry" option. Where would that be found? Also, for you Vericut users. Once i define a custom tool, how do i get this tool exported for verification?

I drew up a custom lathe insert on level -1 , when i click on "draw tool", get error only 2 colors allwed. I have tried in green and (yellow #14) per help screen. neither fix error message. what color should i use?

If these thread specs are silimar to a "J" series thread spec, the minor is definitely not just clearance as it has controlled minor diam. and root radius. As Reko stated, find out if insert available.

WCC, 17 days and counting!!!

Thank You David, I will try this out 1st thing Monday. Let me share the purpose I am after. Customer supply us Catia generated programs to machine Titanium shims, .015+-.001 thickness 240" long. Them that walk on water are tied up and I have been asked to do the next part, following "exact parameters that have been developed, tested, and proven and not to be deviated from". So im looking for stepovers, ramp angles...etc. BTW, this are 5-axis programs. Would NC2DXF handle this code?

Does any of you know if possible to save as geometry the backplot toolpath from Vericut?

On a aerospace part with loft surface created in Catia V4, I will always go back to Catia and create an IGES. The STEP file either does not export corectly, or MasterCam does not import correctly.

Not sure if this helps, but under system config, toolpath tab, there is a memory buffering that you can increase,

If you would like to share a sample, I can show you how i approach horizontal work.

Wes, Thats what I was looking for, Thank You. No where in this toolpath do you define the side tilt, seems MC selects the chamfer edge of tool automatically, NICE.

K2, Its not a constant 45 deg, so wouldnt be possible. Thanks for suggestion though.

Hello All. I have uploaded a file to X6 folder, part has a slightly changing chamfer that i would like to use a swarf style toolpath with a 45 deg chamfer tool. Would appreciate any suggestions on how to achieve this. Thanks File: Chamfer_Multi_Axis.MCX-6

Wes, Thanks I will try today recreating cylinder plane as you mention. I notice under stock setup we also have "safety zone", if we set cylinder under this page, would it be recognized in multi-axis toolpaths?

I have had no success in using clearance planes on 5 axis toolpaths, currently making do by adding point toolpaths. On classic toolpaths, say i have a 5" high wall that I am using flowline on with 1" DOC's, initial Clearance needs to be set to 6" of the part so that subsequent passes clear wall, and after last pass tool is not high enough to clear part. On the advanced toolpaths, selecting "Retract to Clearance Planes" tool goes of the screen regardless of any selection i make. Was hoping for some advice or perhaps examples on how you all accomplish this. Or a suggestion for future release, "retract to point".

Gcode, What driver are you using today? I got replacement card today, FX 5800 and still unsure on which drivers to use.

Yes, its the RB150-200

Here is one created with a tape measure.