We have a VM7, 820, 800 and any of these machines would handle what you have described. I am not sure what to add other than you may just be into the low range of the second gear range, try getting yourself up alittle higher. Neil

Sometimes I get lucky with 2 open, but other times I dont. Is there a real work around for this?

Nice stuff, cant wait to throw myself into it.

Thanks all. Neil

When I bring in a Sat file I get 1 part on level 1 and all other parts on level 2. In mcam9 these all come in on seperate level starting at 1. Is there some way of fixing this? We are importing from Mechanical Desktop. Thanks Neil

Ah yes, I am trying. I did manage to get it to the point it is. I will figure it out sooner or later. Haven't touched a post since Mcam6 and I am very rusty. Thanks Neil

I would like to do it in the post, but cant seem to find the proper lines to adjust. Thanks Neil

Something I found. Torque Specs for Retention Knobs: 30 Taper = 40 ft/lbs 35 Taper = 40 ft/lbs 40 Taper = 85 ft/lbs 45 Taper = 100ft/lbs 50 Taper = 110 ft/lbs. These reflect Maximum values for Techniks brand holders. Use these numbers as a reference ONLY. Actual torque specifications may be less or more for other brands. Request torque specifications from the manufacturer of YOUR toolholder. Hope it helps, I have never needed loctite for a retention knob though. Neil

( 1/4 | H1 | D1 | D0.2500" | | CONTOUR....) pwrtt$ p__130:2625 (BEAD1 ROUGH BEAD POCKET) psof$ pcomment2 G00 G17 G20 G40 G80 G90 G54 X-8.8491 Y5.4332 S2000 M03 psof$ ptlchg_com G43 H1 Z1. M08 psof$ ptlchg_com It is most likely a simple fix, but how can I get the pcomment2 line before the pwrtt$ line? This is from the mpmaster post. Thanks for any help. Neil

Thanks, I will check it out as soon as I can. Neil

I am getting some error files while posting in X with the generic posts that came with it. Would anyone be able to explain these to me. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <0> - Report created. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Initialize posting log file 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Using MP run version 10.00 and post components version 10.00 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Initiate opening the post processor file(s). 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Post processor file name: C:MCAMXMILLPOSTSGENERIC FANUC 3X MILL.PST 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - The post processor file has been successfully opened. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - The post processor file has finished the read process. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Post version information (input): 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - UPDATEPOST Version 10. was used to modify this file. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - The file was modified by this product on 29 Apr 05 10:51:55 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - The post was written to run with Mastercam Version 10. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - The post product type is Mill. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Initialization of pre-defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Search for defined post variables, strings, postblocks was successful. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'err_file$' was re-initialized from 0. to 1. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'dec_seq_right$' was re-initialized from 3. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'omitseq$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'sub_seq_typ$' was re-initialized from 0. to 1. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'arctype$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'arctypexz$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'arctypeyz$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'larctype$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'larctypexz$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'larctypeyz$' was re-initialized from 1. to 0. 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - CONTROL DEFINITION - - Post variable 'peckacel$' was re-initialized from 0. to 0.51 30 Sep 2005 01:43:08 PM - <2> - Successful completion of posting process Thanks Neil

We have had up to near 200 feet with no problems with a good cable. We did move a cable away from an overhead crane that caused us to drop carrier sometimes, but not a problem since. Neil

Congrats! I sure hope gets here soon.

Mastercam should be more than capable of doing what you need. I use it everyday in a tool and die atmosphere.

All I can say is we are supposed to be a self sufficient nation. I hope we start acting like one soon, before we are all out of a job.

Just like to say Hello, I have been a lurker on this board for a long time. I have found all your information to be of great benefit. If I also could have an address where to send a donation, count me in. Neil. Neil@toolsinc .com