Thanks Rob, here is the part. I have never used mastercam to program 4th axis before. I know I am using a low end, out dated version of mastercam. X SP1 mill level 1. But will it work? ftp://www.mastercam-cadcam.com/Mastercam_...CX_Files/4X.MCX

I recieved the file data today. I tried to use the rolldie c-hook with no success. I tried to up load the file to the ftp site but it wouldn't let me log in anonymously. If I had a username set up I forgot it. any help would be appreciated

It is a unique curve. I am not sure of the arc types yet. it is to hold a wire typ heating element or thermal couple on a shaft. it is also undercut using a special o-ring type cutter so the wire will snap in. Thanks

Thank you I will try as soon as the full data comes in

I have to do something like an o-ring groove that helixes sort of. kind of strange looking.

Does any one know if Mastercam X sp1 mill level 1 can run a rotary head? I was sure the sales man told us the 2d package would run one. When I click on the 4th axis icon in the drop down menu it say I need a differant version.

I pretty much have nothing

No template folder. Do you have to chage the lines over to hiden lines manualy for differant views?

when I try I get File/open/mcx/design then the only folder is samples

my version level might be a problem. I changed companies. now I am trying to use mastercam X SP1 mill level 1. that might be part of the problem.

When I try that it says "Solids option not available. Contact your Mastercam dealer

how do I get started? I do not have solids. my shop wants me to make blueprints of some parts I imported. I have never made prints with mastercam.

Can you creat prints with title blocks and views with mastercam X?

Thank you

I have a mazak vmc that I am trying to program for the first time off line. I saved my program on a floppy and trying to load it into the machine. The machine can not see the program. It is posted as an eia file. How do I have to load the program? I spent over an hour on hold for mazak yesterday and never got thru. Thanks