Easy way to do this is in the post tloffno$ = t$ + 30, do this right toolchange post block. HTH Allan

In the set-up sheet .set file the arcs are linerized (look for linarc$) that way all the moves are linear, and the ptime postblock works just fine.

You should have the cimco editor included in your X2, this has the functionality to send the file via a seral port to the machine. Allan

You or anyone doing 5ax work should check out the 5 axis tool kit from moldplus. http://www.moldplus.com/5axiskit.htm Allan

Create point segment, you can select number of points or a specific distance along an enity. Then you could drag or trnasfor between points (with copy).

Sounds like you have a control version of Mastercam could be "Masterkey" very old stuff, I think like version 3 or 4. Not X3 or X4 but version 3 circa 1989ish. I think that you'll have trouble getting any documentation for that hopefully it came with the machine.

bug number cnc00095307 Looks like it is non functional in Win7 or Vista Allan

You'll want to change that G01 to a G32 because the feed override is active on a G01 not a G32

BBprecise, with all respect, I highly doubt that you have .004 of backlash (ball screw wear), the setup on a Fadal uses a set of opposed tapered thrust bearings these are most likely worn out. The bearings will run you about $80.00 and maby 2hours to install. Allan

On the position screen when in jog or handwheel there should be a SET FRP soft key, this memorizes the current position as the G30 position. If you do not have that then it will be in the parameters most likely as a metric value from the home position (sorry I do not know what parameter number it is) Allan

I agree with the "One way Positioning" I seen this on many machines, "M60" comes to mind. In my opinion if you need to do something like this then you either have something wrong with your machine (backlash or worn out thrust bearings), or the tolerancing is too tight for the process and should probably be done on a jig bore. Allan

There is normally 2 boxes that appear, the one in the bottom is nothing, there should be one that has pause and play and stop buttons. I have not used the macro function in a few years, just tried and I'm getting "improper argument" everytime I try to end the recording, and the macro that is created does nothing. I will investigate further. Allan OK I've looked into this a little further, the location where you are saving the Macro is affecting the display of the box with the pause,play,stop buttons. When you start recording the macro try choosing a location like your "My Documents" folder, most likely you do not have right permissions to the Mastercam install folder.

"Bad ram" same as a 911 alarm on a Fanuc and that alarm is as bad as it sounds. Best call Mitsubishi.

Could try here: http://www.e-taps.com/ofertapage%20140.htm Allan

Yes G32/G33 is the ticket, you will not be able to rigid on a 10T, you'll need to use a floating tap holder. Some machines will alow you to M04 without M05ing. so it's like G97 M03 S200 G00 X0. Z.25 G32 Z-.5 F.03125 M05 M04 G32 Z.25 F.03125 G00 X10. Z 5. ...

Why not just use an stl of the surfaces in verify, creating solids from less than perfect surface models is not fun. If you have the catia reader then you should be able to read the part in as a solid and save the surface to solid step. Allan

If you have a Tape mode on the 11M, you can DNC to it. The 6M most likely will require a BTR board as their is no way to set the parameters to look to the serial port for the Tape mode.

You will need to edit the post processor. Find what variable is used for lead or pitch or feed rate. You should be able to find it in the pthrg32_3$ #G32 threading third post block if using a mplfan or mplmaster based post. pthrg32_3$ #G32 threading third copy_x = vequ(x$) pcom_moveb pcan1, pbld, n$, psgfeed, *sthdgcode, pxout, pyout, pzout, pcout, pffr, strcantext, e$ pcom_movea prv_gcode$ = m_one In this example the pffr post block is the one used pffr #Output feedrate, force if ipr_actv$ = zero, pfr_m else, pfr_l #This makes the call to pfr_l post block to format the feed output *feed pfr_l #Format feedrate for lathe if opcode$ = 104, [ #Format feedrate for lathe thread result = nwadrs(stre, feed) #Most likely your post is set to strk to output a "K" for the lead result = newfs (19, feed) #This formats the feed rate using the fs2 table found near the top of the post #In mplfan.pst this format statment is fs2 19 0.5 0.4 #Decimal, absolute, 5/4 place this indicates 5 decimal for inch and 4 for metric #I see from your code that you require no decimals so you would want to force trailing zero's something like # fs2 19 0.5 0.4t #Decimal, absolute, 5/4 place adding the "t" to the format statment will force trailing zero's ] else, [ result = nwadrs(strf, feed) result = newfs (18, feed) ] Now if your post is not based on mplfan or mplmaster things will be diffrent however the principal is the same. Allan

There is a C-Hook Arc3d.dll this may filter your 3d contour to a helix. The post just uses what Mastercam gives it so no blame can be placed there Allan

The defaults for the lead out is usually the issue, when boring. I usually make a small lead out move like .01 and set the angle to about -5 deg. You have the option now to tell it where to start the bore from. That point is the end of the contour in the X dimension so if you have a .5" boring bar and you drill to say .562" you should chain a line in -Z as deep as your bore then in -X down to .562". The bore will start at .562 + the depth of cut.

Most likely a class of fit ISO 286 Class of fit H9/f8, H8/f8, H8/f7, H7/f7, F8/h7, F8/h6 Running fits with smaller clearances with general requirements for fit accuracy. Use: Main fits of machine tools. General fits of shafts, regulator bearings, machine tool spindles, sliding rods

I believe there was an issue early on where Mastercam would crash after editing the machine def, loosing you file that you were working on. They put that in to save you by saving your file I have not had a crash after exiting the machine def for a few years at least, but the prompt is still there.

You can save the geometry as previous versions (.MCX), toolpaths will not be saved to .MCX as previous version. Allan

I open .PRT files in Mastercam and program them

Since CNC Software has included the Active reports Set-up sheet in X4 and it supports user customizable HTML output. In House Solutions has discontinued sales and support for the HTML set-up sheet. Allan