Sorry, I am not familiar with SpaceClaim pricing, but yes NX is definitely more $$$.

I recommend NX.

Logitech MX5500. http://www.logitech.com/en-us/keyboards/keyboard-mice-combos/cordless-desktop-mx-5500-revolution No complaints.

Hi Peter

That sounds good to me

Joe, that would be a fairly large chunk of Ti.

Very Cool Mark If you have never been to CNC Software in Tolland you should be pretty impressed by their facility. Please let me know if you are interested in meeting when you are in the area. I am about 20-30 minutes from Tolland.

^LOL^ My easy button is always readily accesible

Unfortunately we do mix and match big plus with non big plus. I would prefer not to mix them but sometimes when you have to order 100+ tools for a single project you try to keep costs down wherever you could.

We do use extended holders as well as risers to be able to reach certain features. In the image below overall tool assembly is 25"+ long. We are using Big Plus and Capto in the image below.

Here is the solution...

Hi Mark Same layout as our head/table machines in here. Since the machines that we have also have turning ability I usualy always set the XY origin at the center of the C-axis (there are exceptions though). Z origin is dictated by the blueprint datums of the part I am programming. It may be locating surface of the part or any other datum on the part that other dimensions must be good to. I never program to the pallet. BTW, I also use TCP as well as G68 to make the programs. I recommend installing an adapter plate with ball locks for quick fixture changes (not sure how that would work with tombstones though). The 1st shot is assembly from a couple of years ago. The 2nd shot is from Vericut (using right angle head) which I suggest you seriously consider if you do not have it yet.

We have quite a few of these Okuma LU45 here http://www.okuma.com/lu-45 We also have a few of these Johnford HT-40CX-2D as well http://www.johnford.com.tw/ht40a2d.htm Both brands are workorses cutting Hi-Temp alloys. The operator's prefer the Okuma because it is easier for them to reach the top turret.

^ +1 to what Ron said On the side note you should make sure that you have @ least Type B Tool Offset Data in order for Z length comp as well as dia. wear comp to work.

Let me suggest Inplot from http://i-logic.com/ Even supports twin turret turning verification.

Thanks Phil My wife and myself are having some serious thoughts

A very old thread and I know that this is digging deep, but has anyone stayed in touch with Tim?

My original question was if anybody used feed mills (high feed cutters) in turn milling applications. I have been turn milling for quite some time, but I have never used feed mills to do that.

OK, I found some info in the Turn-Milling application guide. Thanks guys.

That is what I do now with corner rad tools. I tilt them .001° to cut with leading edge. How about feed mills?

I'm working with Sandvik on this project and that tool never came up in the conversation. Not sure how that might work in Ti. but might be worth a try.

It would be on a verical integrex with plenty of power. The part is fairly large @ over Ø50.". I don't think the forces will be an issue. I just can't picture it in my head as how to create the correct code. With the feed-mill style cutting tool geometry I don't know how to figure out as how to cut with the leading edge of the cutter. I have quite bit of experience with mill-turns as well as feed mills, but I can't put both of them to use @ the same time.

Anybody out there turn-milling using feed mills (ie., Mits AJX style of cutters or familiar)? If so, is there any info you are willing to share as to how? Any input would be appreciated.

True Position Calculator for some of us lazy programmers.

Funny you mentioned that James... A couple of years ago that I was talking to Karlo Apro and I asked him where he got certain machine models for his book and his response was same as yours... Sometimes you just have to get down & dirty to get what you need.