We are relatively new to 5-Axis so there's always the possibility it's something we're doing incorrectly in the option selection process. The 5-Axis strategies have a multitude of options to choose from. Our reseller modified the Generic Haas VF-TR_Series 5X Mill post for us. It appeared to work on the demo piece when they were here. On subsequent real world work-pieces though we haven't had good results. The gouges we're experiencing do not show up in the simulation. It's certainly good to hear there are others successfully using similar configurations.

We recently purchased a Haas 5 Axis TR160 Trunnion unit and have been struggling to get it to work properly with Mastercam. Our reseller has been out and customized a post for us but we continue to have gouging on complex mold cavities. Is there anyone out there successfully using Mastercam X6 and a Haas VF2 SSYT with a TR160 Trunnion unit? Any insight into possible causes would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards!

Agreed. I've subsequently modified the MPMaster post to suit our needs and ditched the MPFan.

Thanks! That'll work.

The MPMaster Post Processor outputs the code where we need it. I'll look into how they're doing it tomorrow and see if the code can be added to the Fanuc post. Having (2) M codes on 1 line was a concern of mine. I'll double check our machine manuals and see if it's supported.

What is the best way to alter the Generic Fanuc post to turn off the coolant on the same line as the retract to Clearance Plane at the end of a tool cycle? % O1234 ( T1 | 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL | H1 | DIA. - .5 ) G00 G17 G20 G90 G40 G49 G80 N100 T1 M6 ( 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL | DIA. - .5 ) G00 G90 G54 X.125 Y-.5 S1069 M03 G43 H1 Z2.5 M08 Z.2 G01 Z-2. F6.4 Y-.375 G03 X0. Y-.25 I-.125 J0. G01 X-1. G03 X-1.125 Y-.375 I0. J-.125 G01 Y-.5 Z.2 G00 Z2.5 M05 G91 G28 Z0. M09 (Original Location) G28 Y0. M30 % % O1234 ( T1 | 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL | H1 | DIA. - .5 ) G00 G17 G20 G90 G40 G49 G80 N100 T1 M6 ( 1/2 FLAT ENDMILL | DIA. - .5 ) G00 G90 G54 X.125 Y-.5 S1069 M03 G43 H1 Z2.5 M08 Z.2 G01 Z-2. F6.4 Y-.375 G03 X0. Y-.25 I-.125 J0. G01 X-1. G03 X-1.125 Y-.375 I0. J-.125 G01 Y-.5 Z.2 G00 Z2.5 M09 (Desired Location) M05 G91 G28 Z0. G28 Y0. M30 %