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Hi Pete,
Thanks for some insight. I have a few more questions.
"MC creates a different View-sheet/Level/Plane for every view in the step 242 file that contains annotations ... not for every dimension."
This may not be a Master Cam issue, But this is what is happening in my case. It could be the STEP242 file the customer send us. The file was created from NX CAD system.
Is there an option in NX not to create a view for each dimension?
May I send you the file and you can test it on your side?
The sample file attached above, Is this a NX native file format or Step242.
Can you share a native NX file format or Step242 for me to test?
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Our customers are pushing us to use the STEP 242 file format. I have done some testing on MC2021. When I import step 242 files, MC creates a different View-sheet/Level/Plane for every dimension in the step 242 file. I had one part that had over a thousand dimensions. It took forever to open that file.
Is there a better way to import step 242 files with MBD data into MCX?
Is there any hope that MC will do anything to improve this?
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Here is an example of a setup sheet I develop for myself. it is a minimum of 3 pages. Feel free to download from my other post and test it.
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here are the file that you need to copy and replace in shared master cam folder. this is for MC2020.
-Setup Sheet (MAN-ENT-DATA).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MAN-ENT-INFO).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-CAPTURE).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-CAPTURES).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-OPERATION).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-OPERATION-L).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-OPERATION-M).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-OPERATION-T).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-TOOL-L).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-TOOL-M).rpx
-Setup Sheet (MILL2-TOOLS).rpx
Setup Sheet (MAN-ENT-INFO).rpx
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Guys, I have modify one of the MILL2 report for myself. Its is compact, simple and it can work with mill and lathe setup sheet. if any body likes a copy let me know, I will upload template. Sample is attached
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Just a thought!
Those parameter say Max allowable feed rate. if it is set to 0.0, does't that mean no feed?
you should try changing that parameter to set a max feed rate.
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On 12/12/2016 at 1:05 PM, N.Skinner said:
Unfortunately, due to the nature of what I manufacture, I cannot share a file. And unfortunately it sounds like I'm the only one with this problem.
I believe it must be a post error so I am contacting MasterCam now.
The fact that I can post and It will show up correct - close file - next day open file - and the ref points will be missing from the program next time I post. Its sporadic and can't be trusted...
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I m looking for a good VTL post with live tooling and c-axis.
Can I use Mplmaster post with VTL machine definition with minor changes in post.
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I have seen this happen in most toolpaths I use. Mainly Contour toolpaths because that's what I mainly use. Put simply, Lets say I turn on Z home ref points for both approach and retract. I input 6.0 inches. When I post, depending on the day or hour of the day, the 6.0 will show up or won't show up. It's a roll of the dice.
I have seen that happens to me few times. Most of the time I see this problem with approach. Its checked and value is there, But approach moves wouldn't post and doesn't show up in back plot. I usually have to end up re-doing that tool path from scratch as work around.
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Thanks guys, that check box (transform into WCS) in interface was one of the reason for my problem. unchecking it solves my problem, But there is secondary solution I found out when I was working on test program to put it on FTP.
I don't know about you guys, but when I create a Transform operation I don't worry about setting my WCS(top) or T-plane(front). I guess when I created original Transform operation, WCS was set to front. that is way it was rotated 90 deg.
When I was creating Transform operation for test program, WCS was set to top and it's simulating fine even though that box was check.
Any idea why that box is there? I could not find any info in help menu.
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when you guy say not to use WCS, do you mean Transform into WCS check box in mach sim interface?
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on big round and deep pockets I use multiple ramping contour a lot. I drill a big hole in center and ramp all the way down with thru coolant insert tools.
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Is this little check box has anything to do with my nightmare?
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Does machine simulation in MC2017/X9 support transform rotate operation and simulate properly?
I have build a new virtual machine (5x horizontal table "B" head "A") for machine simulation.
It simulating regular tool path properly, but I m having little issue with simulating transform rotate tool paths. I have attached 2 pictures to explain the issue below.
Fixture/stock should only rotate around -Y- axis like horizontal machine. and my tool and spindle should be in horizontal position.
what I m missing?
This is how fixture/stock and spindle looks with regular tool path, that how it should be.
This is how it looks with transform rotate tool path.
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Please update when you find the solution for this problem. I been trying to do the same thing on a 5 axis machine but no luck.
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Thanks Guys
Let me know if they can make a 8.0".
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Sandvik disk mills dude, skip to 4:50
Do you have any part no for Sandvik disk mills. I try searching there online catalog. could find any thing with round inserts
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How long is it taking you per part now?
it s 25-30 min for those slots with carbide brazed tip saw. 2 hours with HSS saw.
I m just trying to find better slitting saw.
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I m having problem cutting these slots. Just think this part as giant heat sink.
Material is Alpase K-100 Alum tooling plate
Part Size 12 x 13 x 3 " thick
Slots are 25x .236 wide 2.7 " deep with full radius on bottom
I m using a 8" dia .236 thick slitting saw stagger brazed tip with full radius from Lexington Cutter. It s not working that well.
Surface finish is terrible. and the cutter is putting to much stress in to the material that part bow out of flatness and walls get taper. This material should be preety stable and not move like that.
How would you do these slots? any new slitting saw recommendation please.
Thanks in advance.
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I think it is random issue only on my PC. I just try that on X7, it s doing the same thing not showing me flowlines. then I try that on another PC and it looked fine on that PC.
Just wondering if there is someone who know how to fix this?
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I m not able to see flowline data during creation of surface finish flowline toolpath in X8.
is it just me or any body else seen this issue? any work around
Thanks
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I ran a part thru verify, every thing looks good. Then I created a stock thru stock model, it s showing a big gouge. Any work around please?
Is their any valid alternatives to camplete?
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Are you talking about the yearly maintenance renewal? or they want more from everyone who has an existing CAMplete Licence? I believe the yearly maintenance was $1500-2000 last year. what change?
James, What would people do who have Cublex? I don't think Vericut cut support those Mill-Turn. I guess we can use one VMC for simulating the mill portion and another for the Lathe portion.