Tried to use this one: TpMainMatMgr.GetMainMatList().DatabaseAdd(opEnt) Still no luck

Hello, I am getting a material from the Material Library and then Adding material with the following 2 methods (C++/CLR code): bool COperation::GetMaterial(String ^ mat_name, CMaterial ^%ctp) { bool result = false; ent opEnt; if (TpMainMatMgr.GetMainMatList().DatabaseRetrieve(mat_name, opEnt)) { ctp = gcnew CMaterial(opEnt); result = true; } return result; } bool COperation::AddMaterial(CMaterial ^ctp) { bool result = false; ent opEnt; String2CharA(ctp->name, opEnt.u.matl.name); String2CharA(ctp->comment, opEnt.u.matl.comment); if (TpMainMatMgr.GetMainMatList().Add( opEnt.u.matl )>0) { result = true; } return result; } I am ONLY setting the name and comment at this point. It works just fine and the new material is in the list. Yet when I re-open MasterCam, the material is gone. I am sure there is something simple i need to do to make it save, but just can't figure out what is. Thanks in advance!

Hi, What exactly do you need?

I also do not think the parameters are any special for the material. I would actually say they are rather mild. Either it is MUCH harder than you think, or there is something very wrong with the rigidity of the machine, setup or the holder. (BTW how far is it sticking out?) Better check those variables first before messing up any more end-mills. ALSO make sure you do not re-cut the chips, because that WILL mess up the teeth especially on harder materials.

Thanks! You are the man! Btw. I think last time 2018 SDK was released there was a list of breaking changes and workarounds published. Would be cool is this fine tradition could continue;)

Hi, I am trying to adapt my HSMAdvisor c-hook to work with MC2019 and having major issues. I got it to compile, but the following code seems to return invalid operation data: TpMainOpMgr.GetMainOpList().DatabaseRetrieve (opId, opEnt) Mainly opEnt.u.op.tl does not contain any info about the tool Has this changed? how do we get info about the operation's tool now? Thanks1

By the time it does that move there is no material there: it is taken off from both sides.

I thought you are also using HSMAdvisor.... If so please upload your cuts to the cloud using the "stars" on Speeds and Feeds panel.

Cool! Thanks for great feedback! I am trying to build an online database for cutting data within HSMAdvisor called Cut Cloud. Would be really great if you guys could contribute to it by rating and uploading cuts. Its really easy to use. Just click on the stars on the Speeds and Feeds panel. Enter some cut info and click Submit. I think having access to real proven data would be a great help for everybody.

HSMAdvisor is not only for HSM machining. Because of a very scientific approach I built into it, it will very accurately tell you what the tool can handle. It especially shines when you need to get proper DOC/WOC for long tools. Obviously for it to work you need to accurately enter as much info about the tool as available. But if tools are "mystery" just use Generic Endmill tool type with whatever coating you think it has. Steer away from "Roughing HP Endmill" if you are not sure.

Nope. X9 and 2017 only

Yeah, it uses your HSMAdvisor license. The cHook itself comes at no additional cost. Thank you for support, guys!

Hi guys, Just wanted to let you know that HSMAdvisor Speed and Feed Hook is now available for both MasterCAM x9 and 2017 now! A lot of improvements were made specially to cater to CAM guys. Like the ability to save and quickly load Tools and Cuts or the new tree on "Load Tool" dialog that sorts cutting parameters according to the toolpath, tool type, coating etc. I also added some cuts from Rizzo's Dynamic Database to HSMadvisor's Cut Cloud. Any feedback is greatly appreciated! http://hsmadvisor.com/?page=HSMAdvisor_for_MasterCAM Question for all users here: do you think it will be useful to be able to upload complete CAM toolpaths to the cloud, so they can easily be shared with your pals?

But my calc does calculate that! In results area it shows the Torque on tool. If one had information with max holding power for their holder, he could use it to determine if pullout / slippage could be an issue. Generally I notice that setting Torque Limit to 100% in HSMAdvisor completely eliminates slipping for properly tightened ER 32 holders.

+1 on setting it up as a bullnose endmill. Also because the last wall pass in the issue you can set up a finishing pass at lower feedrate.