supposedly it has to do with brining in the latest solidworks files. not much to read up on it though.

any one ?

Hello: Using any of Mastercam's default lathe posts.... under misc. integer, if I change the Misc. integer "1" from using "G54" to "0" for home position. I am using cutter comp set to "wear" it will not post a "G41/G42" in the code ... Please help me understand Thanks

there is also a " C-hook" called medial axis...some letters , it gets a little funky thought

Hello: Were switch from using the floppy disk to the Mits FA10 Wire EDM. We want to start using the RS 232 to communicate. The problem is that the machine is "dropping" everything in parenthesis and also dropping the equals sign in the offsets see below % (L564) (PART NAME) H1=.0189 H2=.0155 N110 G92 X0. Y0. N120 G0 X0. Y0. The control changes it to the following: ( Using RS232... the floppy works just fine) % *564* *ART NAME* H1.0189 H2.0155 N110 G92 X0. Y0. N120 G0 X0. Y0. On the mits screen, using RS 232 parameters the is EIA equivalent codes for parenthesis, equal sign etc... does any body use those, if so what are they set to ? Please let me know.Thanks.

make sure you're in 2D mode instead of 3D mode... also check to see if you are at "Z" zero

Thanks guys.. Have a Great day machining

Hello:... just getting to start to use Mcam 2018... any time I hit a shortcut key EX: ALt-E .. My screen has this function keys thing pop up.. I can get rid of it until I hit escape and then let click back on the Mastercam screen... Please let me know, Thanks

Thanks Ron.. I'll purchase a reamer and give it a try...

Hello: we seem to have run into a situation lately for tapping 2-56 holes with a form tap.. I am using a 2mm drill making hole size .079 dia... sometimes the holes size in aluminum after tapping is ranging from .074 to .08 minor diameter.. Therefore the nogo thread gage threads in... Does anyone have some advice for me ? please advise Thanks, Chris Parish

Hello: I have modified the proper settings for a Hardinge w/ fanuc 18i But now when I use the "main program" (listed at the very end of this message)...to call up the program from the card, I get an error of T "CMD" not vaild with "M6" on the control .....Can anyone help me with this?? Parameter Settings: #138.7 = 1 DNC operation with memory card is: 0 = disabled 1 = enabled #3404.2 = 1 Address P in M98 block of subprogram call function is: 0 = indicating a file number 1 = indicating a program number #6300.4 = 1 External program number search 0 = disabled 1 = enabled #6080 = 0 I/O Settings: Channel = 4 ATA Card: File name on card must match program number, DO NOT use filename extension. (.txt) Example: card filename - O0001 program number - O0001 Use % at beginning and end of program file. Program Call: Create program in NC memory: % O0001 M198P2 (calls O0002 on ATA card) M30 % Thanks

Hello guys: does anyone have an idea when this "hole Axis" will be ready for X6 please let me know Thanks

Wayne> you must use the File / update folder utility going from a previous version to "X5"....

hello: a few versions agao there was a drawing for a " connecting rod "... unfortunately I just went to the "downloads" but says it is temporarly down... does any one have a copy they can send me. I have a demo at delphi and was looking to use this for a demo piece.. please let me know Thanks Chris Parish

Trevor: I agree, I really miss the "reverse"... Hopefully it will be back