Microcentric is fine but they are about 2 weeks behind on a 3 week lead time order (5 weeks now!!!!). I also understood Hainbuch was less expenive.

Does any have a good source for these. The price I was just quoted was higher than Microcentric and list price is less. (I saw the prices) I think the distribtor is marking them waaaay up.

Maybe project them onto the surface first.

G112 is set to 1. Other post setings are set as you have shown. Still

Phil, Got it set to C-axis. Wondering if it might be something to do with plane (tool / construction). Ive tried many different settings with tha same results.

Key guys, I keep getting the following error when doing a C-Axis Cross Contour (no Y on the machine). What Im trying to do is engrave on the flats of hex stock. I can do it in 9, but not X. I am running a modified mplmaster control/machine def. Cant figure out what I need to do to get it to post C rather than Y.

The actual start position will not be what you choose, it will vary due to pitch and RPM. On the parameters page, change the lead-in angle to 0 (zero). That should make your start points the same. HTH

Stear clear - very clear!! Computer only for me.

O.K. The first thing to tackle - Sub spindle RPM needs to have be P not S. How do I distinguish between left and right spindle usage in the post to change the RPM command?

I think I have the same problem. High Pressure is turning on, but will not turn off. Ive tried many different ways, but always get M09, not M89. I am even able to turn both on, but still get only M09. See code and settings below. code: N3 T3 M06 H3 (.453 DRILL - HSS) G54 G90 G00 X0. Y0. S1517 M03 M88 G43 Z.1 T5 G94 G98 G81 Z-1.2361 R.1 F10.5 G80 M09 M05 G00 G91 Z2. M01 N5 T5 M06 H5 (.325 DRILL - HSS) G54 G90 G00 X0. Y0. S2115 M03 M08 M88 G43 Z.1 T3 G94 G98 G81 Z-1.2361 R.1 F10.57 G80 M09 M05 G00 G91 Z2. M01

grease, Set your retract/reference plane below the face of the stock (negative value). This will allow the tool to rapid to your intial point, then to the r plane, then cut and retract to the intial point. HTH

I bought 2 machines without thru spindle coolant and now wish I had it. What are my options to get coolant thru the tool without replacing the spindle?

For those not familier with it, this machine has a single turret with sub spindle. We also have live tooling. What would be the best post to start with then tweek to our needs?

Rob, Should retract to the start point. BTW - Its an internal thread. I had to look for a bit to see it myself.

Mark, Thanks for taking a look see!! Generally we cut 12L14, sometimes 316 stainless. I figured max would be 3 passes - the third being a spring pass (if necessary) with the same parameters as the second.

I normally do once we have a good toolpath. Its getting to that point is what can be very time consumming .

Each time we Thread Mill, I need to remember where I got what info from - or how I did it before. Taper threads are especially tough. Those who do it more often may not have as many problems. With that said, please check out the Thread Mill Calculator on cadcams FTP Site. Let me know what you think. Is the info correct? Other suggestions for improvment?

For Z, there really is no calibration. For X, (O.D and I.D. - no drill) there are settings. Sorry I cant be specific, Im not in front of the machine or have a book right now. Page through the settings and refer to the manual for the procedure. Or check this from there website. HAAS Manual Caution - 8MB file. HTH

Ken, I decided not to go that route since it would require the operator to change it in several places. Using a W/C method allows them to change it once for all tool changes. We have this at the beginning and end of each operation. This was done in case the operator has jogged the turret close for an insert change. This will allow them to cycle start rather than manually jog the turret away from the work piece. code: N2 G00 G59 X0. Z0. G54 G50 S3400 M42 G97 S888 M03 T202 (SL LL O.D. 35 DEG. .015 R) M08 G00 X4.3036 Z-.6609 G96 S1000 G01 X4.2328 Z-.6256 F.004 X2.9908 Z-.0046 G02 X2.9688 Z0. R.0156 G01 X.9235 X-.04 M09 G00 G59 X0. Z0. M01

quote: Is there a position you can set where the tool always rapids to for indexing, like a G30 in Fanuc? Unfortunatley not. We do tool changes at G59, set up in the post. That way the operators can change it as needed - long drills, short drills, etc.

What type of screen has the "glossy" look. Ive seen many of these and it seems to me you would have severe glare issues. I like the "mat" finish myself. Troy

Thanks Rick, In the pcanceldc block, I ended up adding code: result = newfs(12 ,feed) Seems to only happen after drill operations. Probably not the right way to fix it - but it works.

Hey all, When I post the thread mill by itself, the feed rates are correct. (see first code) When I post after some other operation, the feed rates round to one decimal. (see second code) Post is modified fanuc. It works with MPMASTER. I have debugged and looked, but not sure what to look for. code: N7 T7 M06 H7 (CORRECT FEED) G54 G00 G90 X1.35 Y-1.5 S3972 M03 G43 Z.1 G01 Z-.8 F50. G41 D7 Y-1.4347 F1.93 G03 X1.2347 Y-1.5 Z-.7821 I-.0392 J-.0653 X1.4653 Z-.7464 I.1153 J0. X1.2347 Z-.7107 I-.1153 J0. X1.35 Y-1.5653 Z-.6929 I.0761 J0. G01 G40 Y-1.5 Z-.8 F50. G41 Y-1.425 F2.04 G03 X1.225 Y-1.5 Z-.7821 I-.04 J-.075 X1.475 Z-.7464 I.125 J0. X1.225 Z-.7107 I-.125 J0. X1.35 Y-1.575 Z-.6929 I.085 J0. G01 G40 Y-1.5 G00 Z.1 M09 M05 G53 G00 Z0. G53 X-15. Y0. M30 code: N7 T7 M06 H7 (IN-CORRECT FEED) G54 G00 G90 X1.35 Y-1.5 S3972 M03 G43 Z.1 G01 Z-.8 F50. G41 D7 Y-1.4347 F1.9 G03 X1.2347 Y-1.5 Z-.7821 I-.0392 J-.0653 X1.4653 Z-.7464 I.1153 J0. X1.2347 Z-.7107 I-.1153 J0. X1.35 Y-1.5653 Z-.6929 I.0761 J0. G01 G40 Y-1.5 Z-.8 F50. G41 Y-1.425 F2. G03 X1.225 Y-1.5 Z-.7821 I-.04 J-.075 X1.475 Z-.7464 I.125 J0. X1.225 Z-.7107 I-.125 J0. X1.35 Y-1.575 Z-.6929 I.085 J0. G01 G40 Y-1.5 G00 Z.1 M09 M05 G53 G00 Z0. G53 X-15. Y0. M30

Hey folks! I have updated several control def.'s to post NC in specific locations. Is there a way to automatically update to the new control def. when an MCX is opened. I know how to do it manually, but I have many existing files. Any help is appreciated.

Nuts!!! I like to have things organized just so - know what i mean!! Thanks John.