cool beans, thanks guys

is am looking for a parameter in the controller that controls the output format for sending code back to the DNC. i have a controller that places 3 blank lines between the coded lines when it uploads back to DNC. Any help appreciated, thanks,phil

please ignore the thread question...

1.375-6-5nc clark thread?????

bueller, anyone??

THANKS GUYS, yup it's a shout-out as i was really stumped by this one

how does one go about copying a sketch from one plane to another in Solidworks,

i've gone completely blank and can't remember this

lol@Odell,

thanks guys gives me a start point,

like i said i WANT to threadmill but the powers that be do not>>>>

I have to tap afew holes in 1018 using a 1/8-27 NPT tap. Doesanyone have a good feed and speed range for this tap. normally i would thread mill it but TPTB's don't want to do that so i'm stuck tapping.

Okee-Dokee, to Verisurf and to all who have helped me in the past.

Jay, just wanted to let you know this c-hook pulled my butt outta da fire.

hot job,weird axis, hole axis to the rescue!!!

job done on time and customer happy.

here's to you sir,

does anybody besides me remember the clear plastic cube that had the axis gnomon located in the center of the block. When one was learning how to use planes you could refer to the block by turning it around to find the right plane you wished to work on.

any info greatly appreciated.

thanks guys i will try pfmea

do any of you guys have a risk assessment tool for quoting jobs. i am looking for a system that allows us to assign a number to a feature on a part so we can accurately assess the risk factors when making a part. right now i am running into situations were they demand a quick turnaround for a quote but then balk when we run into production issues because we didn't take the time to accurately assess the part.

Jay, thanks for the help..

Jay, i did not recieve your email, guess it's an old address my new one is

[email protected]

Is verisurf's holeaxis c-hook available for X4, i try the links and they are either gone or direct you to 3D gage.

Ron, thanks for the help,

i was hoping to be able to connect to our network for file access but the card itself is broken and i will have to wait for a new one before i can try anything. i'll post if i get anywhere with it.

i have a linksys 2.4ghz pcmcia card and was wondering if i could plug it into our card reader on the controller and interface with our network. our DNC hubs are full and i have to come up with something other than the "sneaker net" we are using now.

will a 2B no-go thread into a 3b thread?

Glenn, yea but then i don't get to save on my terms!!

is there a way of making sure my autosave window displays up front, i noticed if i have chain window open or paramter window the autosave pops up but is hidden behind the other window, then when you go to select something nothing happens because the autosave window is waiting for a reply, but you don't know that because you can't see the window.

am it me?

I have a print that is requiring a "slow lead" thread. i have never heard of a slow lead thread. any info will be greatly appreaciated.

i guess i don't have this option ...

Does anybody know of a calculator that will determine the pressure on a drill tip based on feeds & speeds and material used.

Guys ,

thanks for the input we have a twin spindle here and but nobodies tried it yet so iam going to give it a go.