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Hi everybody,
I have a problem with my part, how can I erase the cutting air toolpath in this pic? I am using surface rough tool path, or which is the best toolpath in this case? Thanks
BANH RANG Z13M16.MCX-6
When verify for creating stock in next operation, you can use remove chips option to delete chips
https://photos.google.com/search/_tra_/photo/AF1QipNYru3rsEcd0_Zmm-3JiwWG1XBy9dju_OXz5mXP
Hi,
Our shop floor use the same way like you, " 1/2" ball that's tool #5 today might be tool #7 tomorrowere. because we have many kind of parts with small quantity (1~5 pcs) and our machines run 24/24. There is no tool list satisfy for all parts so we change tool list everyday. this part needs 5 tools but the other needs 20 tools, it is impossible to setup a fix tool list on CNC machine (30 tools on tool magazine). When I execute NC code I always set the same number for tool number, length offset and dia offset ( for instance: T3, H3, D3)
Moreover, sometimes in the night shift, operators can use our mastercam program for editing something like change the dia of tool ( maybe replace dia 3/4" by 1/2" cause there is no new 3/4" ) or view the simulation or tool path. in order to avoiding input wrong parameters because careless, I like to lock this filed.
I never change or edit or check parameters in this filed, If I have to change or edit tool, I always using tool manager.
In a mastercam program may be you have more than 100 tool path so it is not good if you have to check parameters in this field. I think if you do not use it when you make a NC program, you should lock it.
HI, I am back. I can do this very easy.
And when you change your tool number, your leng and dia offset will be automatic change too. You will never worry about unintentional changing dia and leng offset in every command. So what do you think?
Thank for your reply. But I want tool number and head and dia and len. offset can not edit in the yellow box.
How can I turn it to gray box and it can not edit.
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