What would the program look like? I tried this but I do not think it is correct. % O8888 POPEN DPRINT[CS] PCLOS M30 %

Is there an easy way to tell if my machines are capable of macro B? I have Fanuc, and Haas controls.

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Hello all, I am considering this software for job tracking purposes. Just curious if anybody here uses it and what they think of it? Also, is there a similar software I should be considering? Thanks

I use the X600 everyday with no problems. Try disable hardware acceleration in configuration. This should do it.

I use BALAX 1.0 and 1.2 taps every day in 6061. I average over 2000 holes per tap. If I had to stop and put oil on the tap before tapping I would be out of business. My taps are chrome plated by BALAX, this helped a lot. My coolant is semi-synthetic. You should not have any problems increasing your tool life by going to chrome plate.

I had a lot of problems prior to MR1. But now I would sure hate to go back to 9.1. X has saved me a lot of time. It is well worth spending the time to configure it the way you want it.

We all need posts.

Thanks John. It certainly appeares to be a bug but my reseller was not saying that was the issue. That is why I posted the issue here. I feel better knowing I am not the only one with this problem. Thanks again.

When I use version X to open up my version 9.1 files the drilling cycles post fine. When I regenerate the operation it then outputs a F0. after every new hole location! Here is a copy of the problem. Line 8. N2 T12 M06 ( 1/8 SPOTDRILL G110870) N3 (MAX - Z.1) N4 (MIN - Z-.021) N5 G00 G90 X.1171 Y.1229 S12000 M03 N6 G43 H12 Z.1 M08 N7 G99 G81 Z-.021 R.1 F10. N8 X.6001 F0. N9 G80 M09 N10 M05 N11 G91 G28 Z0. What the heck would be causing this??? It happens regardless of the post I use, or the seat of mastercam. My reseller has not been able to help so far. Does anyone else have this problem?

I agree completely Saipem. I would not want to go back to version 9.1 SP2. Mastercam X is so customizable it has reduced my programming time by about 25 percent. I think too many times people complain about changes without understanding the reasons why. Kudos to CNC software, great job!!!!!!!

Thanks Psycho, is a couple thousands enough? Should I adjust the parameter?

The control is a Fanuc 18-M.

Yes, I have rigid tap and I put a Q.05 in the program. It seems to travel .05 then stop the spindle go .05 more and so on and so on.

I am just now trying this peck tapping. It seems to be working good. I jaust put a Q in the g84 line and it seems to stop the spindle at the increment specified. My question is should it retract out of the hole? It seems to only stop the spindle.

A machinist wants to be a toolmaker, and toolmaker wants to be an engineer.

Thank you Gunther, please don't mistake my questions for criticism. I love this setup sheet, I am just one to tinker with everything. I am so glad to get away from mill2.set!

Or can I change the tool diameter output to a three place decimal instead of a two place.

How about including the material size from stock setup?

Thanks for the response, Is there a way I can make the setup sheet work with a transform operation?

Tool descriptions, output field options, cycle time, etc.

No luck. "unexpected file format"

It appears something called Ability software opens it. I am downloading a trial version now. I will keep you posted how i make out. link

I have various .set files for different setup sheets. I am not sure the X+ uses the standard mill.set?

Which .set files is it using? I do not see one in the X+ folder or the post folder?