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I don't have any actual files that I know of. I was given a link in an email, and our IT department took it from there. We haven't installed any new versions because the company I work for doesn't want to pay the maintenance updates. That's why I have to come here for even the most simple things. We don't use mastercam a lot and they cut corners anywhere they can.
That didn't seem to work. I restarted my computer but there's still no toolbars to be found.
It won't actually let me click on it. All of the others shown are valid options, but not that one.
I've been all through the customize window from the settings drop down. I don't see any default toolbars to choose from and it won't let me create any.
Can you elaborate on what you mean by that? I'm not a computer guy at all. Will that make sense to my IT department, who knows nothing about MasterCam specifically?
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I recently had computer crash and had to reload MasterCam. All of my toolbars are missing. I'm not just talking about custom toolbars, but even the default ones. Is it a loading issue or just a setting I'm overlooking?
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Thanks. The parts are only 50lbs. We use the lift just because of the ergonomics of the part and where its positioned. The one I posted the link to was just an example of what I was looking for. We run a few hundred a month right now with expectations of growing quite a bit as soon as we can handle the load. This is a product line that won't be going away as long as we can perform.
Does anyone know of a motorized rotary table or super spacer that can be retrofitted to a Mazak? I was wanting something like the link below but they can't guarantee that theirs will match up to our machine. We basically have some big disks that get a hole pattern drilled and tapped in the face and we don't have enough "Y" travel to get to the last hole. A manual one would still probably be faster than picking the part up with a lift and refixturing it.
http://www.tormach.com/store/index.php?app=ecom&ns=catshow&ref=multicat_8_Inch_Super_Spacers
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We do most of our programming at the machine using Mazatrol conversational. However, we sometimes include EIA programs as sub routines. I can't remember how to make the sub EIA program return to the Mazatrol program. I'm wanting to say there is an M code at the end to return to the main program. Any help is appreciated.
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I have a job that requires around 240,000 holes in aluminum. The hole will be .125" diameter and 1/4" deep. A stub drill that doesn't require a center drill is a must. Any recommendations are appreciated.
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I am using control comp. I've got my feeds down pretty low. Ramping in at 2 IPM then cutting at 3 IPM. I think the program should work. We did a test in aluminum that worked fairly well and left a proper thread but steel is totally different. I think a better tool holder would really help especially considering the spindle its in has seen its better days. I haven't had a chance to check the runout yet. Thanks for all the help.
I'm still having a lot of issues with this threadmilling. They just keep snapping. I think the program looks good. We've increased it to 4 passes now. Taking about .011 per side on the first pass then .006 for 2 and a finish of .002. But we're not really getting through a hole. One broke today on the first pass. All I can think is the tool holder. Its a collet holder held in a cat40 tool holder secured with a set screw...extended about 4". At almost 7000 rpms it can't be too stable. Would a tool holder have that much affect? I've got one on order but it didn't show up today.
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Thanks. My entry/exit arc clearance is set at 0.0. I have attach a screen shot of my lead in/out parameters. Its a .180" cutting diameter tool. I realized the feed was way too high. I think I should be running around 7427 rpm and about 5 ipm.
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