I am currently using Mastercam X6 MU3. My pc died and the shop bought me a new one. I have installed Mastercam X6 MU3 and am now trying to install Verisurf back on this pc. The file looks like it installs correctly but Verisurf isn't working. Is there something I have to do to have it start running in Mastercam? It's been years since I installed it the first time, so maybe I might be forgetting something. Does anyone know where I can find a copy of Verisurf for X6 in case my install file is bad? I checked their website but you need a login for it now and it looks like they only have it for X9. I dying here without the hole axis feature. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Got it fixed. Thanks for your help.

I was just wondering if anyone happens to that the procedure for setting the spindle orientation on a Yaskawa JPAC-C346 board. This is on a Matsuura RA-1F machine with an I80 control. The spindle orientation is off and I can't seem to find anyone with the procedure. I'm working with Methods and Yaskawa but we're not having much luck tracking the procedure down. If Anyone has a copy they could share with me, it would be greatly appreciated. I really wish it would just be a simple parameter change like most machines, but NOPE not with this 1998 Matsuura.

I just tried programming it the same as a straight flute and it worked perfect. This is why I love this site. Thanks for all your help guys.

I have programmed straight flute threadmills tons of times, but now I only have a spiral flute threadmill and need to program it. Since I have never programmed a spiral flute I figured I would ask you fine folks how to do it. Do you program it the same as a striaght flute (go to the bottom of the hole and helix 1 pitch in Z +) or do you just go to the bottom of the hole and do a straight interpolation (Z doesn't move), or do you have to syncronize the speeds and feeds kind of like a tap?

Thanks for your help guys. Works just like I wanted it to.

Is there a way to add a spring pass to a helix bore? I am trying to add an extra pass or 2 at final depth to help hold a tight tolerance. If I use the rough and finish option, it wants to retract after the rough pass and then run the finish pass. I would like it to run the rough pass and then stay down and just run a spring pass. Is this possible?

The machines B-mtd memory is only 128K and the program is 264K. So it won't even fit into the main memory.

Not sure how to tell on this machine. I don't see a switch like our Okuma MH60 has for it, but our Okuma MX45 doesn't have a switch and I know we drip feed that machine.

I am trying to drip feed a large program from a laptop to an Okuma VH40 with an OSP-U100M-H control. Can anyone help me to get the machine to drip feed? Thanks.

Got it working. Thanks everyone for all your help, couldn't have done it without you.

What's M198 Pxxx? Will that switch to run from the card? Do I just put that in MDI or do I have to run that in auto calling up the card as a sub program? Sorry not use to running Makino's from anywhere but normal memory.

I have a really long program that will not fit into the machines memory. The machine is a Makino A51 with a Pro 3 control. I know I can read from a memory card in the slot by the control screen but can I drip feed from that card? If so, anyone know how to set that up? If not, how about setting up to drip feed from the RS232 port? Thanks for any help you might be able to offer. Ryan.

I tryied the M251 G5P1000 It gave me an alarm for improper G code. I tryed just using the M251 and it still ran with the Feed around F90. Also my control is a Pro 3.

I will try the G8P1 right now. As far as the SGI, I'm not sure if we have it or if it's on. How can I tell? Thanks all.