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Sense make no! BTW: start a new topic; this would be considered hijacking

prpm #Output for start spindle speed = speedrpm if nextdc$ = ltap, "(next operation is rigid tap cycle)" e$ if speed = zero, pbld, n$, *spindle_l, e$ #RPM = '0', output just an 'M05' else, pbld, n$, *sg97, *speed, *spindle_l, pgear, e$ !css_actv$ Change to: prpm #Output for start spindle speed = speedrpm if nextdc$ = 3, [ "(next operation is rigid tap cycle)" e$ n$, *sg97, *speed, e$ ] else, [ if speed = zero, pbld, n$, *spindle_l, e$ #RPM = '0', output just an 'M05' else, pbld, n$, *sg97, *speed, *spindle_l, pgear, e$ ] !css_actv$

That section calls prpm...that is where the spindle speed and M03 comes from. You could limit the call to prpm; but then you need to output the speed here, or some other postblock. Likely best done in the prpm postblock; you will need logic to see if the operation is tap or not. It is too early in the nci to know what the ~opcode$ is so you have to use nextdc$ (next drill cycle) Hope that helps Allan

I've seen Mastercam run reasonable on a i3 with integrated graphics. YMMV

The program number must be set before creating first operaton; otherwise it needs to be set via right click.

The settings on the .003 .005 ect can be set via parameter change on the Milltronics. So when the rotary was added they either did not set the values; or set them to their preferences. Allan

Ron; This is a shot peening application. (No material removal) S_H; ahve you checked out http://octopuz.com/features/ Allan

Apparently the NF thread were changed to UNF in 1949; must be some old guages. There should be less than .0002 difference on PD according to these folks: http://www.ring-plug-thread-gages.com/ti-N-vs-UN.htm

My guess is that the G43 actually calls a macro prg. The macro would do something like IF #8 EQ 99 Do some stuff with the current tool number variable G00 G43 H#(set to the value of the current tool) Z#26 M99 So having a number other than 99 uses that number and using the length offset of 99 will use the current tool; if the current tool is 99 it uses 99. Just a guess, look in your 9000 programs. Allan

Your picture shows an NC precision of .00001" 10 millionths of an inch. The NC precision is intended to be set to the least increment the machine will take; Mills, lathes are always .0001" 1 ten thousands of an inch. From the help menu of the NC Precision setting: NC precision Motion tolerance. This is used in the post to determine the precision of the machine tool. It should be equal to the smallest linear step distance on the machine tool. Use the Truncate option to control whether values are truncated or rounded. The value of this field sets the mtol post variable. So try setting the value to .0001" and see what you get. Allan

So what is your NC Precision set to? The sample file you attached to your post is using a default machine definition "5 axis table head vertical". The default NC Precision for this control definition is the .0001" as I recomended; and I see no rounding issue when posting operation #2. Allan

NC precision in the control definition is likely set to .00001 The post is set up for 4 decimal place. You will want the NC precision set to .0001 Allan

Thread cycle with a grooving tool for front Back side...milling machine

sav_spaces = spaces spaces = 0 35, "602=", " ", 35, "4000", e spaces = sav_spaces If sav_spaces is not defined then simply define it near top of post put in sav_spaces : 0

6 finish cuts with .1" stepover: id patternrev1.mcx-9

I've got a few questions: There is a metric machine loaded, but part file is in inch. Are you cutting a 24" part or a 24mm part? There is no stock defined in the file; when doing ID work this is a must (that is how Mastercam knows how to retract from part...not thru part) The pattern repeat cycle G73 is no different than using multiple passes in a finishing toolpath other than the code output, so unless you really want the G73 output I would just use a finish toolpath and set the number of cuts. To cut from small diameter to large...chain the geometry opposite to what you currently have. Allan id pattern.mcx-9

My guess is that your opnum variable is not defined, perhaps you want op_id$? Allan

" is it possible to use the pattern turning cycle with id tool path " Yes Attach your Mastercam file and we can take a look, sounds like an issue with your chaining. Allan

Należy skonfigurować narzędzie samoloty na twarzach ci zamierzają wyciąć Witamy na forum Allan

5 axis circle mill has always had the option of wear for compensation. Likely your machine/control combination does not support cutter compensation in 5 axis. More info please. Allan

mike_f You should be using toolplanes for your operations. You can still have your origin where ever you like. Then your stock models will work no need to rotate any STL's; actually verify will nicely do all operations without any need for stock models. Unless you need the stock model for leftover calculations. The down side for you is that the post will generate a A axis command and you only need an M code. The post can be customized to output your M code and the angle value in brackets fairly easily. Allan

Regening or shading (rendering)? The regening speed is purely CPU. If you have (2) 980Ti GPU's https://www.pny.com/gtx-980ti-6144mb-gddr5-pcie-3-0?sku=VCGGTX980T6XPB-CG I guarantee that it will outperform (1) https://www.pny.com/nvidia-quadro-m4000?sku=VCQM4000-PB Looking at the specs I would say the 980Ti GPU will outperform drastically the Quatro M4000 as is. 256bit VS 384bit for the memory interface 192Gb/s VS 336.5Gb/s for the memory bandwidth IMHO you are paying a premium for the name. They claim that the hardware is better and the drivers are specific for cad, but I have yet to see poor performance from these higher end Geforce gaming cards. YMMV Allan

Solidworks opens the file but complains about a missing file: 29114AA_A01Y_TIR Optic HB WORKINGV3.5.SLDPRT Agreeing to the error opens the file and a rebuild and import into Mastercam works fine. Error is from Solidworks....Not Mastercam. Allan I can post the .mcx-9 if you would like.

Can you zip up the file and attach it here?