modify pcirout1 to call an additional post block. pcirout1 #Output to NC of circular interpolation n$, `sgfeed, sgplane, sgcode, sgabsinc, pccdia, p_newblock, parc, feed, scoolant, e$ p_newblock # force if plane$ = 0, pfxout, pfyout, pzout if plane$ = 1, pfxout, pyout, pfzout if plane$ = 0, pxout, pfyout, pfzout

quote: I use Filezilla and save my Machines as "Sites". This way I can Select "Fadal #3" from the drop down and it automatically connects. Makes it easy when you have a lot of machines. One problem I have is that other applications like Cimco Edit, cannot save to or access these "FTP" folders. After the file is posted, we have to use Filezilla or Explorer to move the file to the FTP folder. Does anyone knows a way where you can post directly to a FTP folder? That and the 8.3 filename restrictions are my only issues with the Calmotion devices. I love the ability to communicate to any machine in the shop from any computer in the shop.

linky http://www.emastercam.com/cgi-bin/ultimate...t=028256#000008

I am wondering what might be the best way to setup toolpaths for this type of machine. Would it be best to place all your lathe profiles at a common plane? This machine has 2 spindles. One is the boring head, and then the other is a std mill with tool changer. Anyone out there have one of these? http://trevisan.kleis.eu/products/?cat=1&idprod=2 TREVISAN MACCHINE

http://www.dmscncrouters.com/Default.asp Diversified Machine Systems, Inc. Manufacturer Of 3 & 5 Axis CNC Routers & Machine Tools

With selection method set to "Entity", and then select on the arc (not its center). This method can help prevent unintended selections.

The customer already has a copy of V9 loaded, but I do not find anything in V9 that will convert a FOLDER" of V7 files. The only solution I am finding is to load a copy of X1.

Does anyone know of a utility or Chook that will update a folder of V7 files to current version. My searches have come up with nothing, but I thought I had seen one somewhere.

quote: Perhaps, but if you need to make parts with tight tolerance radii or angles then I don't think that will work. I disagree. Unlike for Mill, with Lathe, using Cutter Comp (G41/G42) and holding size are two completely different issues. I would argue that because with (G41/42) you are relying on the machine control to perform complex adjustments to your programmed path, that the ability to produce reliable and accurate parts is sacrificed (not improved). I see only 2 advantages to G41/42 on lathe, and neither apply to offline programming. 1. Ease of manual programming. 2. Ability to change TNR at control without modify of program.

you need a ", e$" at the end of prapidm

quote: If anyone has found a why to modify your post so that clearance planes do work...I would greatly appriciate the info I copied an example Hurco post to the FTP site. "Mill_Hurco_PostX4" it is in the Text_&_post_files folder. It includes the support for clearance and the correct format for drill cycles (same as B'Port).

Cormigu, G83 is standard on Haas Lathe. 1st, edit your control def, to enable canned cycle for peck. If your output is still longhand, you will need to edit your PST file. If you also have C-axis on this lathe, be careful that changes also work with live tools.

"how to set RS232 in mastercam x4 send to haas" I suggest using Cimco Edit that comes with mastercam. Set baud to match setting at machine. Everything else can be left at default on Cimco Editor. To see baud rate on the Haas control, select "Setting", and page down a few times.

i would 1st try adding an empty line AFTER the %

see info below for example. Most of this is lifted from the mpmaster post. I can also send you a copy of this post if it will help. pwrtt$ # Write tool table, scans entire file, null tools are negative spaces$ = 0 if t$ >= 0, [ "(", *t$, " ", pstrtool, ", ", *tldia$, " DIA)",e$ "(TOOL LENGTH:", *oa_len, " FLUTE LENGTH:", *flute_len, ")", e$ "(TOOL HOLDER:", *stl_chuck_com, " VENDOR INFO:", *stl_mfg_com, ")", e$ "()", e$ ] fmt 2 pilot_dia # 20007 Parameter line fmt 2 flute_len fmt 2 oa_len fmt 2 shldr_len fmt 2 arbor_dia fmt 2 hldr_dia fmt 2 hldr_len fmt 2 spindle_ccw fmt 2 sfm fmt 2 fpt fmt 2 metric #String variables to hold 'sparameter' string data stl_mfg_com : "" #'tool mfg comment' from tool stl_chuck_com : "" #'tool chuck comment' from tool pwrttparam$ # Scan file for param if prmcode$ = 20002, stl_mfg_com = sparameter$ #'manufacturer' data if prmcode$ = 20003, stl_chuck_com = sparameter$ if prmcode$ = 20007, pilot_dia = rpar(sparameter$,11)

the variables is as follows pitch = 1/n_tap_thds$ in this example, "pitch" is a user defined variable, and will need to be formated. look at mpfan.pst for example (pmisc2$)

the following change should correct the problem. Modify or add the following line in your PST file. rpd_typ_v7$ : 0

Fmtrnd should be listed in the v9 book.

try changing to a different editor. Select Settings->Config, and on the Start/Exit page you will see the option to select the default editor.

you can download the following from the FTP site. It looks like V9, but should update without problem. For workoffset, if you enter 110, you will get G110 etc... Mill_Haas_VF.PST ftp://mastercam:[email protected]_Haas_VF.PST

For machine and control, start by simply making a copy of the default files, and rename them. You will find that very little or nothing will need to be modified. The PST file is what you will need to be concerned with.

If your dealer does not have one that is already setup, you can have them contact me and I will send them a copy of what i have for the Haas SL

quote: CalMotion gear Are you using thier USBCNC or LANCNC? I recently installed one of the LANCNC devices. One issue I have run into is that you can not post or save a file directly to the FTP location. You must move it using FTP software or windows explorer. The other issue is that it only supports 8.3 file naming format. The neat thing about these LANCNC devices, is that any computer can communicate to any and all machines in the shop without setting up any serial ports, and no remote request BS to deal with. Anyone else using any of these?

look in your post file, and remove or comment out the following. if ntools$ = one, [ #skip single tool outputs, stagetool must be on stagetool = m_one !next_tool$ ]

OpenDMIS vs PC-DMIS Any opinions out there? I notice that “CAD” is an expensive option on the PC-DMIS, but not sure about OpenDMIS.