I am trying to get a post for a centroid control that is on a thermwood router. Can anyone help?

I have been using mastercam for about 6 months on my Fadal, I have yet to figure out how to edit a post. Most importantly, I need the A axis brake codes (m60,m61), and on rigid tapping I need a g84.1 and a spindle speed posted on every line that has a feed for tapping. I have been putting these codes in manually and I'm about over it! :/ I use the Fadal Format 2 4x post. Thanks guys!!! -Andrew

Thanks so much, couldn't have explained it any better!!

I've got a 4 axis position toolpath, lets say were going to make identical cuts on 4 sides, 90 degrees between cuts. I draw a line from x0 y0 and end it at x-3 y0. Thats the path for the tool. I leave my WCS at the top for all the sides and adjust my T/C planes accordingly. Even though it verifys fine, Mastercam posts x3 y0 for the bottom and back sides of the part. What do I need to change in order to get the proper x-3 y0 posting for all 4 sides? Thanks in advance, Andrew

That was the only way I could use a flat endmill. I had to lable the diameter as 2 inches. I have no Idea why. When I labled it as 1 inch, the tool only showed up as .5 when previewing. I think it might have something to do with the arc of the ball nose that it is wanting to configure for. It might be a month or 2 before I start producing these but I will post pics!

Yeah my Fadal doesnt process 3d code fast enough to consider using a surface path. Besides, I need to spit these out in a few min. vs. 10-20. Here is the completed toolpath. Making 6 of em at once. Before the final contour, a side fixture is placed underneath the parts and they are bolted to it. REAR SPINDLE LOWER 4X.MCX

Check this out. I made a solid over laying my part just as you did with a surface. I used a 4 axis rotary path. I had to draw up a flat endmill and use its geometry over the sphere mill since mastercam will only allow sphere mills to be used with a 4 axis rotary path (stupid if you ask me). Tell me what you think. 4AXIS CONTOUR.MCX

It all makes since now with the geometry of the tool as it cuts the arc. The center of the arc would never be cut with the facemill. I appreciate the help guys and sorry I didn't catch it sooner!!

I am having problems with a simple 4 axis contour. I am trying to contour the outside of the part using a 4 inch facemill. I want the facemill to follow a line I have made in the center of the part (layer 1 geometry). I figured a wrapping feature would be the way to go but I have had no luck. Here is the attached file for x4. Thanks so much! Andrew RSL.MCX

If I use the default, is there anything in particular I would need to change in the parameters to keep running smoothly? Thanks

I am using the fadal format 2 post that came standard with mastercam. The post reads E1 in place of what I want to be a g54,55,56 ect. I have looked through all the files and parameters and have yet to figure out how to change this. Thanks in advance, Andrew