Thats a pretty cool idea. Can you capture the actual time on the machine then use that in your macro. I cant help you where to capture it though.

Always save before I walk away to do something else - even if I just did it !!!!

Hey all, We are about to launch a third shift and will be running 24 hours x 5 days. Any pros/cons as far as when the week starts, Sunday night or Monday morning? We've had some discussion here but more input is always helpful!!

quote: You need the angle for the threadmill to follow. +10000 It will not work without it!!!

We run Multi-DNC here as well to 26 machines. All are wired. The request is made at the machine by scanning barcode that is supplied on the setup sheet. We chose this method due to program name length and no fat finger foul ups.

Thanks John. That did it. Guess my search criteria wasnt very good.

Hey all, I just installed X2 MR2 SP1 on my M6500. I cant do calculations in any fields where I should be able to. I remember this problem in the past but dont remember the fix. I searched but still no luck. Thanks

Looking at a new M6500 and wondering if the Quadro FX3800M is worth the extra $470 or will the FX2800M work fine. Both are 1gb which is already an improvment over what I have now. Should the $470 be spent on some other upgrade???

Not sure if this makes a differnece - are you using tool staging? Something like this sounds familiar.

Not sure, but I think you would use 0=54, 1=55, ~ 6=110 (G154 P1) 7=111 (G154 P2) HTH

Select the ops you want to "unlock" then click the lock in the uppper left corner of the ops manager. HTH

Most likely it has to do with how the tool is setup. Check tool setup - you can change spindle direction there.

quote: Do you guys use the stock advance toolpath for that? Its not necessary. It can be as simple or complex. Simple - place a G105 at the end of your program and have accurate numbers in #3100, #3101 and #3102. We have had problems with the acuuracy of the push. It would tend to feed to far. Complex - Call up a sub program with a bump stop with the G105 for the bar to push to. This method requires all variables to be extremely accurate. If something is off, the loader will want to push farther than the bump will allow. FWIW - We use the complex method. We also check when a new bar loads to activate the parts catcher so remnants exit the machine rather than end up in the auger. HTH Edit-I just noticed you said you will be using a bar puller, not a bar loader.

You should be able to clamp the chuck with the foot switch after M00. We do it every day here. Cycle start to clamp it will not work. Its a safety to keep one from starting the spindle with material in it while un-clamped!!! Automatic bar pulls work great. We do that also. Clamp and un-clamp work fine when programmed. Dont hit feed hold while un-clamped - your program will stop right there.

We deal with a company by the name of Sheffco, Inc. in Michigan. A new OMP-40 cost $3000. If I send them a smashed up one, they will send a new one for $1000. (Pricing may vary!!!) I was told Renishaw doesnt actually repair anything, they just want it back to smash it.