Hmm... that is interesting. I run one also, but I program everything G43 in 3 axis or as gage length programming. I normally do not use G143 because of all the restrictions (more trouble that it is worth). I fixed my post to output all of the Haas 5 axis G-Code canned cycles (i.e. G161, G162, G163, G164, G165, G 166, G169). I'm not sure if the 5 axis G-code canned cycles are compatible with G143. I set my tools off of the tool setter. I use the OAL (over all length) for the tools in MasterCam. I use a spreadsheet to calculate the overall length from the tool setter value. Just curious, which post are you using? I was digging around in an old post that was here when I arrived which I do not use (I wrote mine using the Generic 5 axis post). In the old post is ppivotcomm post block that you might be able to add for a different G43/G143 that would change the gage lenght output. Such as pivot : 0.0000 # G43 Distance from tilt pivot point to gauge line pivot1 : 13.4571 #G143 Distance from tilt pivot point to gauge line Here is the rest of the post info: pt_shftmx : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - mm pt_shftmy : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - mm pt_shftmz : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - mm pt_shftix : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - inch pt_shftiy : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - inch pt_shftiz : 0. #Offset tilt pivot point - inch fmt 2 pivot #Pivot length - rotary centre to gauge line ppivotcomm #Haas G143 only handles the tool length, post must handle the pivot distance calc #we're moving the code up by the pivot length then back fown in Z by that amount if fiveax_comp | rot_feed, [ spaces$ = 0 rc2 = t$ gauge = rbuf(2,rc2) if fiveax_comp = 0, gauge = 0 vtlng1z = pivot + gauge pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "POSTED WITH ", *pivot, " PIVOT DISTANCE", scomm_end, e$ pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "POSTED WITH ", *gauge, " TOOL GAUGE LENGTH", scomm_end, e$ #if tdef_fq_sw, pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "GAUGE LENGTH FROM USER INPUT", scomm_end, e$ #else, pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "GAUGE LENGTH FROM TOOL DEFINITION", scomm_end, e$ #if fiveax_comp, pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "VALUES USED FOR 5-AXIS LENGTH COMP", scomm_end, e$ #if rot_feed, pbld, n$, pspc, scomm_str, "VALUES USED FOR 5-AXIS FEEDRATE CALCULATIONS", scomm_end, e$

Hmm... that is interesting. I run one also, but I program everything G43 in 3 axis or as gage length programming. I normally do not use G143 because of all the restrictions (more trouble that it is worth). I fixed my post to output all of the Haas 5 axis G-Code canned cycles (i.e. G161, G162, G163, G164, G165, G 166, G169). I'm not sure if the 5 axis G-code canned cycles are compatible with G143. Sorry, I know that wasn't much help.

This is what i did; just add *n$ in the ptoolcomm post block. ptoolcomm # Comments from tool library spaces$ = 0 strtool$=ucase(strtool$) if strtool$<>snull, pspc1, *n$, "(", *strtool$, ")", e$ <------------ (add *n$ in this line.) else, pspc1, "(", "DEFINE TOOL NAMES", ")", e$ spaces$ = sav_spc Hope that helps.

Thanks gcode! Found it. I was looking for MPGen5X which explains why I could not find it. Now I can post away! Thanks again, Mike

So... what you are saying is that it is now longer available for download? I thought I had downloaded a MPGen5x post a few years ago from Mastercams site(?), just can't find it now. Just trying to save some time by downloading instead of playing phone tag with my reseller.

Where can I download MPGen5x for MasterCam X5 or do I have to contact my reseller? I have been using the "Sample" 5x post from V9 5axis tutorials. I have been able to use this post for numerous 5 axis combinations, so modifing a 5x post is not an issue for me. I have had to add funtions and logic to the "Sample" 5x post to get it to work under different machine conditions. X2 was the last version that I updated and used the "Sample" post with. Due to IT Security we missed X3 and X4. Now I would just like to start fresh with the most current MPGen5x logic with X5. Thanks in advance. Mike

quote: Hass' aplications dept has control boxes right at their desk. see if you can get one of those. nothing like a $10k solution to a $250 problem. I have one of those Haas Control Boxes at my desk and they are only $1695. IMHO I think that NC Plot is a better solution for the money.

Cool, thanks.

Leigh, How do you turn off the dog leg rapids? Just curious.

As far as I know, you can't turn off dog leg rapids in a Haas. You need to make sure you have clearance or convert your G0's to G1's with max feed rate.

quote: use one post...keep it simple.I agree with Trevor, mpmaster works great for 3 or 4th axis work and no MD changes needed.

Have you tried going through the machine def > machine parameters > then machine dynamics to change it?

You might try removing "pdrlxy"

James, Chris, and Thad, your letters are very well witten. quote: The truth is that nowadays not many youngsters want to be machinist/cnc programmer/mold designer/mold maker. That is so true. The high school that I attended (back when we carved wheels in stone) suffered the same problem. The class size and funding decreased. They changed the course title from "Metals" to Pre-engineering. What a difference a title makes. Soon after the title change, enrollment increased and more money became available. Mike

You could make each chain a separate operation and then force a tool change for each of those operations.