Perhaps you uninstalled CodeMeter and then later re-installed CodeMeter and the settings got changed during that process.

Feather in, feather out.

Thanks for the input.

I didn't think you were crazy. BTW Crazy, what are you using or what do you like for MILL/TURN programming such as an Integrex? How about for Swiss Turns?

Thanks Doug, Can you point me in the direction for cad/cam software for the two scenario I posted above you? Partmaker's "swisscam" looks interesting.

What was the outcome of this. Can the newest version of MC do "multitask" programming for machines such as Mazak's Integrex now in a way that everyone likes? And what about the latest "swiss turn" machines? Is the newest version of MC good for those or is MC still falling short when it comes to those two machine types?

ok then, it sounds like it is MCAM, not me. Have been using it this way for years but thought I would finally ask someone else about it. Thanks

Thanks Ron

When I double-click my tool, I go to the "boring bars" tab, and there is not anything to check that says round. If I click the button that says "Setup Tool", I still do not see anything to check.

Anyone else out there have flat boring bars in Lathe-V9.1? I would think the shanks should be round? What setting do I need to change?

No issues here. Been using IE7 for many months.

When it comes to end mills, we are a carbide shop. A tool sales rep was recently telling me about the benefits of end mills that are made from powdered metal. He said that you can push them harder than carbide because they will flex instead of breaking and that they last much longer than HSS end mills. They cost more than HSS but are less expensive than carbide. We machine a variety of materials and I guess I am wondering if maybe the PM End mills would be more than adequate for many jobs that we currently use carbide on. Anyone have any thoughts on Powdered Metal End Mills?

Thanks for the help. I ended up buying a training CD from tipsformanufacturing.com May buy more if its good.

Can anyone reccomend a better book than the tutorial that cam with my MC Mill V.9? a hyperlink to a vendor would be great too! Thanks

Thanks Roger