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ScottBro4

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  1. ScottBro4
    Get the solid model out off of the online catalog of the tool manufacturer. Most companies you can download it for free. Then just merge it into your file and create it as a custom tool. quickest and easiest way.
  2. ScottBro4
    I personally have never had luck getting this to work the way you describe. This should be possible but would most likely be done through the post.
  3. ScottBro4
    Easiest fix if you're just roughing, grind a flat and put it in a solid holder.
  4. ScottBro4
    Hi Stephen, I work at CNC Software and we have an ST20SS which also has a Y axis. We use the G53. We have a post that works for our machine and we generally like to be involved with schools so contact our sales department and we will see how we can help.
  5. ScottBro4
    Regardless of material, with the right feeds and speeds this part will not bow that much. Unless this is for a customer and there is a flatness call out I personally wouldn't be worried. In the end it will be sandwiched between 2 flanges and that will pull it flat. Just my opinion and experience with parts like this.
  6. ScottBro4
    You could try using a waterline instead. It works similar and you can control your Z limits better which could prevent the retraction. I've run into the same issue.
  7. ScottBro4
    I have done parts pretty similar to this.There is a pretty simple but somewhat pain of a way to done this accurately. Finish thru hole from one side, face, drill and tap bolt holes. Make fixture to hold the part down with bolts and locate off ID features. Cut profile and surface the other face on angle. Then, without removing from the fixture, cap over the ID and drill the tapped holes out. Good luck.
  8. ScottBro4
    there was no 2016.
  9. ScottBro4
    It is for anyone with a licence.
  10. ScottBro4
    This is currently being worked on.
  11. ScottBro4
    I have used the box thread in the NC code format on a Haas ST20 SSY. Works perfect.
  12. ScottBro4
    I don't know if anyone mentioned this or knew it but you can also customize key mapping in the settings.
  13. ScottBro4
    Getting a version with a basic Mill and Turn would be a good start. it will really depend on the type of work and machines you have. When and if you contact your local reseller, ask them about MastercamU. MastercamU is an online training course and is a very good starting point and covers a wide variety of Mastercam features walking you through step by step with verbal instruction. Any other questions just ask. Good luck.
  14. ScottBro4
    I'm not sure I fully understand all that you're asking. As far as Z positions of your stock to the face of the jaws, that distance on the main spindle is controlled in the parameters but i usually control that length for the sub spindle within the cut off parameters. This can be controlled in the setup parameters but in the cut off op it will automatically transfer and copy all your geometry to the other chuck. As far as lines of code being in a specific location, that's going to be a post thing. Hope this helps
  15. ScottBro4
    A simple solution is to go into your arc filter that is in almost every toolpath, check the boxes in the image below and you can adjust your line segments. not the best for finishing but works well on roughing.
  16. ScottBro4
    Go to stock setup in properties. There is a switch that allows you to set separate parameters for each spindle. The only way you cant is if you do not have a sub spindle in your machine definition.
  17. ScottBro4
    Stock is the way to go. Lathe tool paths are designed to work off of them. It will make life much easier in the long run.
  18. ScottBro4
    In newer versions of Mastercam you can use dynamic WCS on existing planes and regenerate your toolpaths. that is done through the plane manager. Very little effort needed.
  19. ScottBro4
    Can you send me a file and post? I will be more than happy to take a look. There are a few simply things you can do.
  20. ScottBro4
    I'm sure i can help you but I'd like to see a file to better understand what you're trying to do. Normally you will be in WCS top and tool and construction will be cross upper top. Send a file.
  21. ScottBro4
    I'd like to help. Can you send me your file I can take a look at it?
  22. ScottBro4
    Can you send me a file to look at? I'll see what I can figure out for you.
  23. ScottBro4
    If you have a C-axis license it will show when you select lathe toolpaths. You need to use a Face contour. It works very similar to milling toolpaths. You also need to make sure you are in the correct plane and your rotary axis control should default to C-axis. Give this a try to start.
  24. ScottBro4
    Once you create a tool, right click on it and in the dropdown menu there is an option to "save tool to library". Click that but make sure that is the library you are using in that MCX file. You can choose what tool library by going to the top of your operations manager, properties, files and that's where you can select which library you are using. Hope this helps. Any more questions just ask.
  25. ScottBro4
    This is a good point. 1.0 per rev is quite a bit. Maybe cut your feed and W moves in half and see if it still runs into each other.

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