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CEMENTHEAD
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Is there a hot key for the blue check button? we have bigger monitors and I'm sick of driving 35" to click it every time...
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C:\Users\ "your name" \Documents\my mcam2018\Parts look here
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IMHO Hand edits will bite you someday. You should be able to post what your trying to add using toolpaths. The only thing we use that for is a M00 (move clamps).
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2020 = 4.27 2018 = 5.27 --------------------- 2018 = 9.96
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Any idea why when I convert my post the PST file shows as a red X? using migrate everything else seems fine. This happened on Every post we have.
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Strange mouse or video skipping MasterCAM 2018.
CEMENTHEAD replied to stanektool's topic in Industrial Forum
I agree with the auto-save, I've had complaints of that here as well. "like every ten min my screen freezes!" lol auto save was set for 10 min. Not sure the frequency of the "MasterCam backup files" gets saved. but that may also dog it down. -
MC 2018 Wire ---- Why is this so hard?
CEMENTHEAD replied to kugel619kc130's topic in Industrial Forum
We set up a mill post just for wire and always program our wires using MasterCam Mill 2d (.010 tool 15" long, comp in control), We only use MasterCam Wire for 4 axis programs (I agree its not fun to use). -
Using Chamfer Tool as Spot Drill in FBM drill
CEMENTHEAD replied to wojtek90's topic in Industrial Forum
You could just rename your spot drill to "chamfer mill" and make it the same tool number as your chamfer mill. (just ignore the duplicate tool alert)- 1 reply
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I may be old school, I still manually save before verify, regen on large toolpaths, and now, before i print. But my autosave is set for 15min., there is another that saves inside C:\Users\"yourname"\Documents\my mcam2018\Parts If it's not in my autosave 90% chance its in the "Parts" folder.
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Same... \o/
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if my next op is on bottom, I set bottom as my WCS. leave the stl where it is. I've always has issues when rotating / translating stl files. Changing you WCS to the next op orientation is the key. I think my issue was the just size of the part.
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was it rotary work? if you have "filter out duplicate points" checked it will see the side opposite as duplicates and not use them.
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Is there a way to make the highlighted field brighter/ more contrasting. ( i know it gets dark if you click on it ) when you go to Tools to see your selected tool, the highlight is barely noticeable, 2018
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Ditto, Always. A large expensive part isn't the place to be High feeding around a contour in a micro lift. Plus the Operators gonna need a pacemaker if you don't retract out.
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I was told 2020 can make a solid from an STL? or Pointclouds? Has anyone tried it with success?
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WTF? Drawing Lines in Mastercam 2020...
CEMENTHEAD replied to Kampfzentrum's topic in Industrial Forum
my 2020 autocurser.
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I suggest you start with the one that needs the most tools first, when done, rename and use that mastercam file for every other part you import. (your internal tool list should stay the same.) just refrain from re-numbering. I do this a lot cause I hate repetitive tasks. (Just Lazy)
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We don't do mad quantities just big expensive parts mostly. I try to have my guys keep a constant 5ipm on all taps, the RPM is easily confirmed by the operator (multiplying it by 2) We used to use 10ipm but noticed most "send backs" were cut in half. 1/2-13 @ 5ipm = 65rpm x 2 = 130 1/2-20 @ 5ipm = 100rpm x 2 = 200 3/8-16 @ 5ipm = 80rpm x 2 = 160 If a tap gets broken it won't be from a speed feed issue. I know it may sound slow but in the end way faster than burning out a broken tap.
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Im sure you already tryed... File, Options, Options ??? or,
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Pocket, "True spiral" method should work.
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With the settings Toolpath Manager set as "mastercam file name" when you pick a machine it automatically populates the # to all 3 spots. Before we even start, we assign a program number, then immediately before doing anything we save the empty file where it belongs using "save as". That's the only time we need to put the # in. and no typos!
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Where can I find out what service pack I'm on?
CEMENTHEAD replied to Joeyls319's topic in Industrial Forum
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I do this all the time. 3/64 ball EM .012 offset , no comp. looks great. yes you have to chain the inside. it goes quick once you get into it. I much prefer "Contour" over the "engraving" option. mostly were just cutting colored laminol. if steel i'll use "contour ramp" .75°
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have you priced the gold plated blade expert yet?
