below is an example where a variable is create for this value. I have a sample post I can send you. I think that with the A2100 you can change your settings so that it will process drill cycles per Fanuc standards. That way you would not have to create a special post for this machine. incdrdp = abs(refht - depth) # For Incremental drill depths pdrill # Canned Drill Cycle n, *sgdrill, *x, *y, *incdrdp, *frplunge

"$", smcname$, ".MIN%", e$ smcname is the variable for your file name.

Create->Surface->From Solid This will create surface on each face. You can then delete the solid or move to separate level. On import, you also have option to bring in a Solid or as Surfaces. Solid is recommended for most accurate wireframe / curve creation.

That post is not configured with option for g54, but the fadal will accept e1 with format 2. For g54, you could use the default mill.

Yes. This variable is set from the Control Definition. See values on the arc settings tab.

Below is copied from the forum info Need to upload a file for someone to help with, upload to the FTP ftp://mastercam:[email protected]/ For instructions on how, if you don't know how, they can be found here: FTP Instructions

from the manual: setting 22 Can Cycle Delta Z This setting specifies the distance the Z-axis is retracted to clear chips during a G73 canned cycle. The range is 0.0 to 29.9999 inches (0-760 mm). G73 Irregular Path Stock Removal Cycle (Group 00) D Number of cutting passes, positive number * F Feed rate to use throughout G73 PQ block I X-axis distance and direction from first cut to last, radius K Z-axis distance and direction from first cut to last P Starting Block number of path to rough Q Ending Block number of path to rough * S Spindle speed to use throughout G73 PQ block * T Tool and offset to use throughout G73 PQ block * U X-axis size and direction of G73 finish allowance, diameter * W Z-axis size and direction of G73 finish allowance I do not see where this could be used for chip break cycle. I think G74 may be what you are looking for, but I have not used. Program Example Description % O0071 T101 G97 S750 M03 G00 X3. Z0.05 (Rapid to Start position) G74 Z-0.5 K0.1 F0.01 (Feed Z-.5 with a .100" peck) setting #22 controls the retract

Don't forget to use the "Activate Solid Selection" button.

1st initialize: bpx : 0 var1 : 0 2nd your done the variable in your example "e$" is used to output an "end of line". It would not be used as part of an equation.

for Lathe where you only drill 1 hole per operation. What is the advantage of G81??

If solid body, Create->Surface->from solid. If error is found during surface creation, use option to change color, and separate and evaluate the bad surface. Many times it a a small sliver that can deleted. Now create your toolpath from the surfaces that do not include the problem face.

File->Update Folder. Let it convert all V9 files to X6. Considering future mcam version may not open the V9 files, it may be good time to bump em up.

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if the X-offset is off, the slot will be curved. With C-axis milling, to move a feature, you can not simply offset the X axis. For example, if you program a 1" square, and the offset X .25, you will not get a 1.25" square. The 4 sides will be curved because X/C values would need to be changed in the program. If the control has the option to convert XY code, to XC motion (maybe G114), you could do a test cut to see if it is a problem with the machine setup or if the problem is with the code.

A feature that could vanish tomorrow, and I would never miss it. I never leave this set at -1. The results are too unpredictable.

Mastercam Solids option is not required for FBD / FBM, but a solid model is required. With Mastercam, solid bodies can be imported and toolpaths created without purchase of Mastercam Solids. Mastercam Solids option is a CAD tool. Adding this option has no effect on any toolpath creation. Right?

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Running network license and getting "Hasp not Found" error when trying to open Cimco. I remember reading where others have had this problem, but was not able to find anything by searching the forums. Any suggestions ?

Settings->Config->Start/Exit. Set Editor as "Cimco"

after sending the "Remote Request", highlight "All Programs" from the bottom of the "List Program" page, and the select "Receive". This will prepare the machine to load whatever is sent into main memory. With a new Haas, I recommend the Ethernet Option. They have this setup where it is literally plug and play, and makes files transfers issues a thing of the past. No software required.

look in the NC Output section of the Control Definition at "Alternate EOB characters". The will take care of the end of line. For the start of line, modifying the block number to include the " may be the way to go. Also consider using Cimco edit to add the " and start and end of each block during the transmit. (if loading by rs232).

I also recommend the LANCNC devices from Calmotion. No software to install or maintain, and you can access any machine from any PC.

output to separate file is straight forward and does not require the use of Buffers. See the "Subout" features in the post documentation.

On FTP site, look for "Machsim-Haas_VF2" in the /X5_Files/ This includes the SolidWorks files, and the Machsim files for VF2 with rotary.

Sounds like we use same method as Doug. X value for ALL radial rotating tools is same, and we only touch off for Z. As I recall, on Haas this value is saved in a setting, and can be entered into offset page with 1 button. Same thing for static drills.