Yes. It's been reported as a bug already.

Today I could use a hammer...

I've used it for a long time but not for production. Decided to switch finally with the official release and having major problems. The holders not showing up correctly in verify "bug" pretty much kills it for me. Too much 5 axis work to be running blind

Waterline will work nicely

Thanks Tom and Colin. It's good to confirm that it doesn't affect the code. Makes me think though of how often those posts are being updated/refreshed by in-house solutions

There is only one error while updating all my mpmaster based posts from x9 to mc2017: # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Debugging and Factory Set Program Switches # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- bug1$ : 2 #0=No display, 1=Generic list box, 2=Editor bug2$ : 60 #Append postline labels, non-zero is column position? #CNC<<FAIL>>bug3$ : 0 #Append whatline no. to each NC line?<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<here #CNC<<MSG-ERROR(248)>> The variable, postblock, or other keyword is no longer supported bug4$ : 0 #Append NCI line no. to each NC line? whatno$ : yes$ #Do not perform whatline branches? (leave as yes) linktolvar$ : 0 #Associate X tolerance variables to V9- variable? linkplnvar$ : 0 #Associate X plane specific variables to V9- variable? # -------------------------------------------------------------------------- # Additional General Output Settings Is anyone else seeing it? Any idea what's going on? TIA

Looks like I'm a little late to the party, lol. I can't seem to find my library that I set up years ago for materials HT'ed to 60-65 Rc, but...here are some tips: -run dry, make sure there is no coolant anywhere near... even on the spindle housing . Drips of coolant will kill any tool very fast when cutting 60+rc material -I used Niagara 6+ fl and hanita Javelin series end mills. There should be plenty more choices available now -make sure there is no runout as mentioned previously -on a weaker machine the smaller diameter is better -don't be afraid of red/orange glow when cutting. Those end mills LOVE the heat at high sfm and chipload. The chips should be falling far from the part forming a fine, hair like pile -you'll now when time comes to swap for a new end mill -the part will eventually get hot, but you should be able to touch it -again, NO COOLANT -I'll post the speeds and feeds when I find my library...

You guys are correct, there is a tool list in the mplmaster post. I'm a huge fan of mpmaster posts and all my mills are based on that. Any advantage of mplmaster over mpfan? I'm not a big lathe guy, but I need to set up few new posts for our lathes. I already got the tool list figured out in mpfan. This one is a simple 2 axis slant bed mori sl25. tia

Hmmm...,looks like none of those simple things were ever in lathe posts. Quite an oversight

I looked at it recently....That one doesn't have it either

Trying to setup a simple lathe post and I can't see a simple tool list option in front of the program like in we have in mills. Has is always been absent from lathe posts? TIA

Can anyone give me a sample of program for Hurco VM10 with ISNC package? I'm interested in tool changes, rigid tap cycle and info on any quirks? Supposedly it'll run a regular Fanuc code. We just bought it for tool room in a different facility and I'm hoping to set up a post for it so we don't have to use conversational side if we don't want to. TIA

I won't release anything without running it thru vericut first. With multiaxis machines there is just too much going on. The only think I absolutely hate about vericut is when I upgrade to a newer pc...moving the license server on a corporate computers is an absolute nightmare...I wish it was all simply "dongle" based like mastercam, lol

If I understand you right ( you want the center of the tool to folow a red line), a contour 3d in top plane should do the trick

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I'm thinking $1/minute. The part I'm quoting will take about 40 hrs to make. What are your thoughts? TIA

Looks like you passed the speed of light on this toolpath, slow down a little Weird, never seen anything like it, lol

"Since then I have added a few paths to it, copied it and added more." Not sure I'm following. You copied stock model? When i have problems regenerating stock model it's usually the fault of the original stock. Using an .stl file instead of stock model fixes it almost every time. I also noticed that it happens more often when I use undercutting custom tools. Not consistent at all, which makes it hard to report. My files are very large as well, using up to 20 stock models in some, but nowhere near the number of toolpaths that you have Sorry, couldn't be of any help. Please keep us updated, I'm curious

Coolant thru center cutting relieved neck end mills. You can peck with them

Don't trust the holder definitions in mastercam...or any holder manufacturer (which supplied those definitions). I found mistakes in almost all of them. Always verify! Especially when flying by within .010-.025" at high speeds on 4 and 5 axis equipment

Let me know if you need a hand with some higher end aerospace thin walled parts for that mx-520 programmed I love that little machine, it's a lot more capable that most people would think

What John said. I do it often and I wish it was easier. Even between verticals with rotaries facing in different directions If everything is coming off the COR, it should be a matter of transform function...but unfortunately it is NOT

"Optimize cut order" is supposed to do just that, but doesn't always yield desirable results. Do you have it checked? hth

Switching from Metric to Inch gives you less accuracy but higher range for max radius, which is what you're after. Something to consider.

Iscar, Lyndex and Pioneer HPI coolant collets work great (no rubber insets). I like a collet and a nut setup. The key here is to get the exact sized collet for the shank of the tool. I run up to 1200psi, and a little leak is not abnormal with er collets. I don't like using any kind of sealing discs as a retrofit for regular collets. Also shrink fit works great, but that's a totally different system. hth