I have been having issues with lathe for the last few versions. I program a mill turn, and some of the older files it seems as though there are issues with the tool definition files. If I open a file from an older version, and open the parameters page to a tool path, then close it without making any changes, it will kick up an error telling you if you change this tool it will update your operations. Then everything is hosed between the Main spindle and the Subspindle. The only way to resolve the issue is to repick each tool, and sometimes you need to rechain geometry. Has anyone else had these issues?

This is what I ended up with and it works pretty sweet. I should mention, the Kitamura limits the rpms of the spindle unless it is at the optimal temperature, and it looks at it all the time. So, to run any RPM's over 5000 the spindle needs to be warm. Kind of sucks actually.. I appreciate all the help! T1 M6 N10 G4 X1 #101=#3012 #102=52000 IF[#101LT[#102*1]]GOTO 10 S500 M3 G4 X300000 S700 M3 G4 X300000 S900 M3 G4 X300000 S1500 M3 G4 X300000 S3000 M3 G4 X300000 S4500 M3 G4 X900000 S6000 M3 G4 X900000 S7500 M3 G4 X900000 M5 M30 %

Thanks for the help guys! I will give it a try.

Yes, it would run all night and have the spindle warmed up and ready for the operator when he clocks in, in the morning. I was going to use G-4 dwell once the macro started the program.

I need to write a simple spindle warm up program for a new Kitamura HMC with a Fanuc 30-I control. I know # 3012 is the machine clock. I'm just not sure what the macro line would look like to get the control to "watch the clock". I would like the program to start at 05:00, I'm not sure if the statement below will work because I'm thinking it won't continuously look at the clock. I would appreciate any in-put Y'all might have! N10 IF [#3012 EQ 05:00] GOTO N20 N20 S500 M3

So far, my experience with X-9 has caused me to give it the nick-name "crash-a-matic 9000" Mastercam crashes my system just sitting, doing nothing. Can't tell you how much time and work I have lost...

Good afternoon, I use the force tool change button on the tool parameters page quite frequently in Mastercam lathe. Suddenly, out of nowhere, It started sending the tool home between each pass when that button is pushed. It has never done that.. Anyone have any ideas?

I only use the canned rough cycles, It gives the operators some flexibility in adjusting the depth of cut. Much of the material we cut is very unfriendly and hardness can and does vary form lot to lot. They can easily edit stored programs to suit the material they are working with.

Greg, If you just want to change your X values, try changing your axis combination. If you used left, lower.. try changing it to left upper, that should flip your x values..

I pulled in your file and used C axis cross drill and everything worked perfectly for me, whenever I cross drill, I tend to use the cross drill tool paths, select rotary axis control to C axis, and you should be golden.

I program a B400 Multus almost exclusively. The biggest issue I have experienced is post issues. IMO The Multus is a fussy machine, it likes to see things a certain way. After almost a year and a half, my re-seller is still working on post issues. NOT there fault. There are some things we rarely, if ever do. And when those things pop up, you find a post issue. If there is a perfect Multus post out there, It has not been made available to me. I use X-7 MU1 with great success. We can't justify the xxxxxx price tag for MT to program 1 machine. Good Luck!

Absolutely, I can't even get the X-7 file with the probing cycle in it to reopen. Mastercam crashes every time...

Quick question for y'all. I program almost exclusively in Lathe. All of the stuff in the parameters page that you would want to retain the previous setting, such as, Coolant, Axis combination, Coordinates, Rpm's, feed rate. None of that "sticks" from operation to operation. But crap like "force a tool change" Stays on forever. It is a giant pain in my butt.. Anyone know if there is a way to change the settings?

Absolutely, If I can ever get the verification to work on my new computer i will happily send one up..

The problem started when I attempted to install Mastercam, It kicked up an " Error 1327. Invalid Drive U;\" And would not install until the U drive was "mapped" I don't pretend to know anything about this.. Once our IT Guy created the "fake" address, Mastercam installed and everything was fine until one of our corporate IT guys logged in to my computer and remotely mapped the U drive. Now everything works but the verification. It throwes an "Error occurred in ResetSession: UBVS application could not be initialized" It seems as though you should just have to figure out what it is looking for, and help it find it?