Helix is an option on the older controls 6M 10M 0M ect. I've not had issues with any current machines running Helixes Your code shows a very small arc move. The change in X is .0024 The change in Y is .0049 The change in Z is only .0001 I would look in your control deninition under tolerances and set the minimum arc length to like .01" the default is something like .0005" (way too small IMHO) In the arc settings set the error checking to length of arc. Allan

The G84 syncs the live tool to the feed, since the spindle is off there is nothing to feed. You would need to use G32 to sync feed to the main spindle, however you will have to input M5 and M4 and the retract as a G32 as well, not sure if it will work for a rigid holder. Some machines will let you slam it into reverse without the M5 between, you'll need to experiment. BTW the lathe drill toolpath is the one to use here not the C-axis face drill or a mill drill toolpath. Allan

Machine: Mikron HPM 800U ( 20k Step-Tec spindle ) Material: Material: 1.1730 ( low alloyed carbon steel 200HB ) Tooling: Iscar Chatterfree

Need to enable the G107/G112 switch found in the Misc integers (usually number 4) Allan

What machine model/control? Not many support canned drilling believe it or not. Whomever set up the post should have enabled whatever canned cycles exist on your control. Allan

Change up your tool call to check what tool is in the spindle, if it is the same one as the M6 line skip it like this: IF [VTLCN EQ 1] N11 N1 T1 M06 ( 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL) N11 OR IF [VATOL EQ 19] N191 N19 T19 M06 (MILTEC FREEDOM 3") N191 HTH

FYI Surfcam can in fact read Mastercam files: From their web page for a demo version: Please note the following capabilities and limitations: No SIM or security code required All of the SURFCAM options and modules are supported with the exceptions of TRUEMill and native translators The ability to open and work with native SolidWorks files (SLDPRT and SLDASM) The ability to open and work with native Mastercam files (MC) Reading of ACIS, DWG, DXF, IGES, SAT, X_T, X_B, PAR, VDA, CDL, NCC, CM, GR, INV, SCCLT, ASC, MC, SCPRT and SCEDU files The ability to save only to SCEDU format No output or export capabilities No post processing or verification

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A quick search on google found a series of powerpoints from a Canadian Machine tool dealer/builder. 5th one down. Anilan CNC Manual Too bad the guy that sold it could not show you how to use it

While I find the HSM toolpaths to have great motion, the thing that drives me crazy with the roughing toolpaths is the stock to leave in Z. The value I set there is never achieved, always more left, sometimes lots more. I need to check every depth and make sure that it does not leave like .02" when I asked for .004", then play games with the depth cuts regen hope it worked, back to depth cuts adjust again regen hope it worked. Unless you enable the "Add Cuts", but I dont always want that. I must be the only one who struggles with that, the "old school" toolpaths at least adjusted the depth cut depth so that the stock to leave was consistant. Allan

HKEY_CURRENT_USER \ Software \ Microsoft \ Windows \ Shell \ AttachmentExecute \ {0002DF01-0000-0000-C000-000000000046} Delete the keys for the file types you want to reset. HTH Allan

I will depend on the post; if the rapid motion is coming from a common postblock like prapidout. prapidout #Output to NC of linear movement - rapid pcan1, pbld, n$, sgplane, `sgcode, sgabsinc, pccdia, pxout, pyout, pzout, pcout, strcantext, scoolant, e$ #Modify following line to customize output for high-speed toolpath #tool inspection/change points if rpd_typ$ = 7, pbld, n$, "M00", "(TOOL INSPECTION POINT - POST CUSTOMIZATION REQUIRED)", e$ You could break it up like: prapidout #Output to NC of linear movement - rapid pcan1, pbld, n$, sgplane, `sgcode, sgabsinc, pccdia, pxout, pyout, pcout, strcantext, scoolant, e$ pcan1, pbld, n$, sgplane, `sgcode, sgabsinc, pccdia, pzout, pcout, strcantext, scoolant, e$ #Modify following line to customize output for high-speed toolpath #tool inspection/change points if rpd_typ$ = 7, pbld, n$, "M00", "(TOOL INSPECTION POINT - POST CUSTOMIZATION REQUIRED)", e$ That would force the Z to be output after the XY output. HTH Allan

Simple post change; Look in the post for "pwcs" postblock pwcs #Work Offset setting if wcs_mode = two, # 'E' fixture offset mode [ sav_frc_wcs = force_wcs if sub_level$ > 0, force_wcs = zero if workofs$ <> prv_workofs$ | (force_wcs & toolchng), [ g_wcs = workofs$ + 1 *g_wcs ] force_wcs = sav_frc_wcs !workofs$ ] The key here is the "g_wcs = workofs$ + 1" change that to g_wcs = workofs$ + 9 That will do what you want. HTH Allan

Change the editor in screen configure to CIMCO and your errors should be gone. Allan

http://www.staticfreesoft.com/productsFree.html This is free software that will open the .gds file there is also an export for .dxf File is written in java so as long as you have java installed all is good. Enjoy Allan

The correct solution would be to "re load" the machine definition from X5. Open the file from X4 In the operation manager under the properties of the machine Files replace choose the machine def from X5. should be good to go. You would need to do this for any file from X4. Allan

Easy to figgure out: Go into MDI; try M40 thru M44 gears should be in there. M40 s/b neutral M41 Low, then just prog a speed with a M03 and keep programming a higher speed till it goes no faster, that is your max for the gear you are in. stop spindle change gear, repeat... HTH Allan

I built one with the i7 2600K a couple weeks back. i7 2600K ~320.00 asus motherboard ~189.00 dont rember the model just a motherboard but SATA3 support and 2 PCI solts Nvidia 550Ti 1Gb GDD5 superclocked ~150.00 OCZ 120Gb SSD SATA3 ~130.00 H40 water cooler ~60.00 8Gb RAM ~50.00 Windows 7 home ~100.00 ~1200.00 all taxes in out the door(no keyboard no mouse no monitor) This thing screams, 25 second boot, most of that is the POST of the motherboard. The windows experience index is: 7.8 processor 7.8 memmory 7.4 Graphics 7.4 Graphics 7.9 Disk performance zero issues with the video card, I personally could not see blowing 10 times the money on a Quadro. Allan

F9 is the default for the "Show/hide coordinate axes" I think that is what you want. There is a quick start guide in the Mastercam Program group under the start menu. When you say you just got Mastercam X I'm assuming you mean X6; as X version is about 7 or 8 years old now. Allan

There is a filezilla server application as well as a filezilla client application. So to do the transfering from the control you would need to run the filezilla server application on the PC. Allan

As I understand the Fanuc Data server. The Controller runs a FTP server a well as an FTP client. To transfer fron the machine (get a file from a remote computer) you need to run a FTP server on that remote computer. You can use the FTP server that is built into windows, or use one of the freeware versions. (I use Filezilla cause I like it and it is easy to configure) Allan

Using the mpmaster post. -Create a program to do your hole/pocket, whatever, set the misc int so that it is an incremental prog. -use the drill toolpath select the points to repeat the program, select "Sub Program" as the type. set the O number in the parameters. This will call your sub prog @ every location you selected. HTH Allan

Sounds like windows compressed some lesser used file to save disk space. Did you run hr disk clean up wizzard reciently? Allan

The vector arrows appear to not be functioning here either.

The garden hose thread is equilavant to a 3/4" straight pipe thread in basic dimensions however the thread form is special, I do not know where you could get an insert for that. I would just grind up a piece of momax (HSS) to mach the form of a sample and go from there. HTH Allan