I have 4 different Mcam icons on my desktop all with different config files for different machines. Works great.

We have a 7075 aluminum part that we run the same cutter on our 15hp fadals. We run it at 1500 rpm and 10 ipm feed with a full depth of cut, right up to the arbor. Hope this helps.

I have the same problem here and all of my files are on my workstation. I ahve not found a solution to this yet.

Thanks robk, that did the trick. I didn't have it but downloaded from the chook list here. I just could't remember what the name of it was.

We have some flat pattern files that have hundreds of points on them. We need to create arcs at all of these points. Is there a quick way to create these arcs without having to select each point individually, maybe a chook I am not aware of?

Make sure all of your operations are using the same nci file. Make sure all of the operations you wnt to post are checked, right click in the ops manager, choose options, then change nci designation, then chose the nci file name you want. All of the ops you want to post need to use the same nci file.

Me too ...

Can't go wrong with Blaser.

I have a toolbar button in the lower left corner. Opens IE, and of course, home page is emastercam.com.

The true definition of insanity:

Doing the same thing the same way every time and expecting a different result.

How many of you have worked for someone like this?

Anyone out there using invet-a-bolt fasteners in your fixtures or setups. If so, could I get a little feedback. These look very promising for stadardizing some of our setups around here.

My Data flute catalog shows they have a 1.25 dia 7 flute carbide endmill with 5.0 length of cut with an overall length of 7.5. Is this length of cut enough. These are available with good coatings also. List for about $650, although I have never paid the full list price. Usually get about a 30% discount. I have not used this particular endmill, but I have used one of their 3/8 dia 2 flute endmill sticking out of a holder 4.25. Ran at 2000 rpm with no chatter on finish passes. These people make som fine cutters.

Very nice, Thanks.

Just a thought here. You might call Iscar. They have a custom tooling shop here in the DFW area where they make custom toolholders and inserts. They have a 9 axis grinder there. It sits on a 6 foot thick piece of granite. I don't know for sure if they can do this or not. Might be worth a call though.

When making finish passes on 2-d cuts or pockets. the ability to make both Z and XY finish passes at the same time. As it it is now, mastercam makes the z finish pass and then one more pass for the xy. Also the ability when making multiple passes on xy with keep tool down checked to rapid to the start point instead of moving at the programmed feedrate.

I feel your pain. I to like to work with stl files in verify and the transform thing bugs me to. Sometimes you can transform them and it works, sometimes I get the error messge that it's not watertight and will use an approximation. Have't gotten a good answer to my problem. Anyone else hve this problem?

We use them here in one job with great success. 17-4 stainless heatreated to 32-37 RC.

Hey Murlin what part of Texas are you in. I live in Cedar Hill south of Dallas. Therewas about 2 inchess at my house this morning when I left at 6:00 to come in to work.

Mouse and spaceball here. Spaceball is great if doing a lot of toolpaths that are rotated about an axis.

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rotation of the part rather than the tool in rotary toolpaths, tombstones, (and c axis lathe) is a big benefit.

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I have trouble tranforming stl files to other places say on a fixture without them becoming not watertight.

We use some stuff call sponge cord in 3/16 dia. It's a little softer than surgical tubing an seems to be a little sticky and gives a good seal when a little wet with coolant. We buy it from a local rubber suply house.

Too bad.

Rekd, I am interested. What you have done with this looks way better than the simple excel spreadsheet we use here. Email me and we can discuss further.

Hey Rekd, care to share?

A few years ago I made 2 different parts for Raytheon that I was told were going to Mars. Every time they send one pv those things up there I look for them. So far I haven't seen them.