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Can anyone give me suggestions on prefered tooling,cutting data,statergies for machining aluminium components. The type off components are mainly used in the telecomunications industrie . Thanks in advance Greg Muirhead [email protected]
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What files do i need to copy to our other seat of Mcam PC, to have both systems the same. Ive tryed setting screen config settings the same , but it wont keep them current on start up Thanks in advance
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Is there any way to linierize ramp leadin -out, ie not output arc moves. Every where else we have an option to toggle this. Cheers
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What I want to do is a tool path like the one in the brochure under Powerful high speed motion Variable Z-level cuts for smoother Z-level finishing. Is there a option for Z-level scollop Hieght. Cheers
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Some thing like z level contour. Im trying to machine a heatsink wit 50 fins at various levels and depths
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I'm trying out M/C level 3 , to hopefully get to buy it. How do I set up variable Z level cuts as shown in the brochure. Cheers
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I'd have to go with Mazatrol Fusion for ease of use , file managment , the ability to programe on the machine and to run ISO. To bad they are only on Mazaks ( I Think ) Cheers
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Our thoughts, sympathy , but most of all our support goes out to your nation. Its hit home hard as our marketing managers aunty was on the plane that hit the Pentagon. Regards Greg Muirhead Ferra Engineering Brisbane Australia
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CadCam Good Question, thats why Ive asked the forum on there thoughts. I think the bean counters here want one package to do everything,tool design ,modeling ,toolpaths,ect ect. Ive never used UG so I cant compare one to the other. Cheers
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We are looking to upgrade our programming software to 5 axis .(we only have Mastercam Mill level 1 at present & Pro E ).Although there are 3 5axis & 8 4axis machines on the shop floor. Any thoughts , comments would be appreciated Cheers
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Ive tryed using MasterCam to estimate cycle times for quoting purposes with out much luck.Is there a way of adjusting this to suit various M/Cs. Is there dedicated software for this. We are trying to minimise the Some we win ,Some we lose aspect of estimating machine run times. Cheers
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Thanks for your help We are using solid carbide with a releved shank , drilling the corners,small depth of cut,cant fit any bigger dia cutter in,ect Just about to try boring corners with finish end mill. Hope it works for them cause Im off to the PUB
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We are trying to machine a pocket with islands 2.2" deep. The max cutter dia is 3/8 and the mat`l is 6061 T6 aluminium. M/c is a 20000rpm horozontal Makino. Chatter every where,and we have 500parts to make. Any tips , strategys, tooling recomendations, speeds,feeds, anything to stop my arse getting kicked. Thanks
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Has any one got a ISO post for a tnc 426 control. We dont have any problems with pocketing, ect but I cant get the canned drill and tap cycles working in ISO. Thanks Greg Muirhead
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Control is a hiedenhien TNC 426 How do I output arcs as polar And its the 4th July here today ------------------ Greg Muirhead [This message has been edited by GREG (edited 07-03-2001).]
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Thanks to all ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Thanks to all.Problem solved. But is there a fault with the filter. Ben- dont lose any sleep!!-I didn,t The machine is a Dekel Maho DMU 50E 5-axis. If anyone knows how to helical ramp in ISO it would be much appreciated. Talking crashs ,Were on our 4th spindle in 8 months on one Machine. Loading errors not programing. Im still here. Cheers ------------------ Greg Muirhead [This message has been edited by GREG (edited 07-03-2001).]
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I posted a topic yesterday morning and have recieved 6 e-mail notifications of replies (thank you ). But when I go onto the forum I can not see any of them. Am I doing some thing wrong. If so can someone E-mail me [email protected] Thanks ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Tool holder, job ,and operators trust gone. Ive posted this suject befor but still having problems. When contour ramping with linearize helix on, at the end of the ramp when the toolpath flatens out, Im getting a plane change and a arc movment in Y&Z. In most cases the machine alarms out but not this time-CRASH!! Ive copied the file to the FTP page (3dcontourerror.mc8) and the error occurs when posting with shipped fanuc post. Thanks in advance ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Markd Ive got the same problem.We post ISO only to the dekels DMU 50V and other M/Cs. The helical ramp thing is a real pain. Ive also had problems with linearize helix (see contour ramp problem post). Im working on it and will let you know if I have any luck.Trying to get G12 G13 to work. Has anyone got a working 3 axis ISO post for the TNC 426 control.We still cant post ISO canned drill & tap cycles. Cheers ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Markd Ive got the same problem.We post ISO only to the dekels DMU 50V and other M/Cs. The helical ramp thing is a real pain. Ive also had problems with linearize helix (see contour ramp problem post). Im working on it and will let you know if I have any luck.Trying to get G12 G13 to work. Has anyone got a working 3 axis ISO post for the TNC 426 control.We still cant post ISO canned drill & tap cycles. Cheers ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Ive copied the file (cut down version)to the FTP page. 3dcontourerror.mc8 I tried posting with shipped mpfan.pst with same result.Error occurs at line N896 & N900 when using above post. Thanks ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Running version 8.1.1 When contour ramping a closed profile,with linearize helix on, when the tool reachs the bottom profile ,Im getting G3 G19 X## Y## R(massive radius ie 234.7 when it should be 0.5). next line G1 G17 X## Y## then program corrects itself. Tryed same op with differant posts and get same result. linearize helix off, no problems linearize helix on and changed start point, no problems Intermittent problem thats costing M/C time Is this a bug or setting problem . Cheers ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Can someone explain how to insert images into these posts. Makes problems alot more clear . thanks ------------------ Greg Muirhead
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Im doing all that The holes are in no fixed or regular pattern and in the most part are approximately 5mm appart. The closest point sort option (bottom box in point sort ) doesn"t take the next closest point or shortest route. How do you insert an image into these posts to make subject more clear and show path. Its starting to bug me Cheers ------------------ Greg Muirhead