Hi I have am issue, I am currently mirroring toolpaths for a part that I have already machined. I am trying to use Transform mirror, create new operations and geometry but the mirror of the surfaces used in the original toolpath fail in the new toolpath and I get an alarm saying surfaces not found. I can’t figure out why this is happening as I have mirrored some other toolpaths for similar parts and this method worked perfectly?? Does anyone have any ideas? Cheers

Hi Colin I tried changing to No Helix Allowed in the Control Definition and had no success. The Z error can pop up anywhere on a depth cut, e.g. say I have a contour cut which goes 20.765mm deep and I want to cut at depths of 3mm and leave 0.25mm on the final depth cut, I may get half way through the cycle and then I get a rouge G03 X, Y "Z" move. I don't really want to get my calculator out to divide the depth cuts into even segments. I also had a look at the post butI cannot find 'round_opt$' anywhere? So if you have any more ideas, please send them my way. Cheers

Hi all How can I get Mastercam to post out my "Arc" Lead in and Outs as line segments, I have tried all option but it still posts out with a G03/G02 move. The reason that I want to post line segments is, I am programming for Mazak Variaxis I600 with smooth control and when in High Speed Machining mode the machine alarms when it sees a Z move in a G03/G02 line. The other question I have is why is there a Z move in the below G03 lead in line, as the machine is already at the Z position in the line before, I know that there is a slight difference but I don't understand why it needs that extra slight Z adjustment and I have not selected a ramp entry move? This line causes Mazak to Alarm! G94 G01 Z5.506 F1500. G03 X33. Y-222.325 Z5.505 I0. J-3. F2160. G01 Y-222.519 Z5.506 Cheers

Thanks Mat, I thought this was the case, worth asking anyway....

Hi, is it possible to convert an X8 tool holder library back to an X5 tool holder library? I have used the Tool manager to create tools and tool holders and I want to share the data with another user who uses X5! I have exported the tools as a text file and they import ok but not the holders. Any ideas?? Cheers Dee