What version of Solidworks are you using?

Drop down box where it says Contour Type : 2D?

After the fact surely makes it more difficult, but the best way is to tool the machines the same as if they were in a cell system. Since you plan on running the same parts it kind of makes sense to do this. Alternately, one company I worked for had dedicated tools for each job number. No matter what machine was used the tooling went with the job, not dedicated to a specific machine.

No, we have 8 Mazaks and they've been programmed with MasterCam using V9, X2 and X6.. But, like Wes suggested, it has all been EIA with no problems. When I need to make a Mazatrol program, though, I don't use Mastercam, I use Camlink

The first question to ask is whether or not it's posting a different work offset than what the control is set for.. then check if it's posting G90, or G91 for positioning

It can be done but I would recommend purchasing hollow tubing so you can flush through the middle. If you don't it will take a lot longer process time, especially if it is smaller than 1/16" diameter. In the past I used copper rod and bent it 90 degrees at the top so I could attach flushing hose to force the debris out the top of the hole, it made a world of difference, that is, before we bought dedicated hole-poppers.

Being Mic6, you'll have an easier time cutting dry than if it were 6061

The first question would be to ask what type of holder are you using and how much runout do you have on the .125 mill

Can you post the file so that others may interrogate it?

When you selected each chain were they pointing the same direction?

1987 in my first year of college, can't remember which version it was. I started in wood shop in grade 7 and metal shop in grade 9 and knew what I wanted to be in manufacturing since an early age. Started my mold making apprenticeship in 1992 and jumped right into 3D programming EDM electrodes on Mastercam V8. The sense of accomplishment of manufacturing rivals many other job possibilities that people choose to do. Not a day goes by that I don't learn something new professionally.

I work in a manufacturing and assembly environment. If you want the best price for large quantities it may be tough to beat Fastenal.

I would keep this for myself but I'm under contract for another year at my current employer. 2 positions, 1-day and 1-swing http://ch.tbe.taleo....8&source=Indeed

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