I really like all the changes from 9 to X. However the only thing that is a problem for me right now is the highfeed machining. I finally figured out that the first part of the highfeed machining page from 9 was moved to the machine defs. on X. I Went to the Machine Dynamics on the General Machine perameters and set them up the way that I have them for each maching but when I post its not showing up in my program. Is there a way that I am supposed to tell it to use these settings. When opening the highspeed tab in the operations maganger and select finishing only it doesnt change anything.

Ive attached a section of my program below. The line N1G50X-7.2Z6.75 which I underlined is also needed where I put the blank line below. I only need the x and y referance added on or above the M9 line. Ive been working on this since this morning and still havent had any luck. Could anyone give me some advice... please ? % O0010 G20 (PROGRAM NAME - 1) (DATE=DD-MM-YY - 07-01-08 TIME=HH:MM - 17:39) (TOOL - 2 OFFSET - 2) (OD ROUGH RIGHT - 80 DEG. INSERT - CNMG-432) N1G50X-7.2Z6.75 G0T0202 G50S2500 G96S330M03 G0X-3.2Z.049M8 G99G1X.01F.01 G0Z.149 X-3.2 Z.018 G1X.01 G0Z.118 X-3.2 Z0. G1X.01F.006 G0Z.1 M9__________ (should be X-7.2Z6.75M9) G0M05 T0200 M01 (TOOL - 5 OFFSET - 5) (CENTER DRILL - .75 DIA.)

I read here some time ago about a Chook that would make my mouse do a scroll zoom in Ver. 9. Does anyone know where I can find that? I am also seeking or seeking to put together a really good post for a Mori NL2500 Lathe with an MSX 850 Control if anyone has any information on one also for Ver. 9.

Thanks CM I will try that as soon as I get to my shop computer. And yes you are exactly right as to why I want it changed. If I dont change it I have to be sure that the approprioat tool is in the spindle each time I send them a program. Thanks,

Post Name MPFAN My post does not post a tool change if I am only useing one tool in my program. It does if Im useing multiple tools. I was thinking this is where I would change it...... #Remove pound character to output first tool with staged tools but cant figure out just what it is talking about. Am I looking in the wrong place? You help would be greatly app.

That worked great... Thanks. Is there a way to regulate the speed of ratation. Its a little slower than my X feed .. Im sure because Im working on .200" diameter.

Im know very little about Master cam post. As far as what inverse time switches are and how to set them.

Im posting with MPMaster Fadal post and Im giving a feed rate of 7.5 in my program and the post is putting out feed rates from 2000.0 to .7089. It goes from rapid to the point that I cant see it moving when it should be moveing at 7.5 or the equivilant on the 4th axis. Can anyone plaease help me. Im useing MasterCam version 9.

I put the entire program up. Its in the MC9 file ftp://mastercam:[email protected]/Ma..._files/LONGBOWS KNIFE.MC9 There are a good many surfaces and solid sheets there that I used to trim out the hollow grind and for tool paths. The solid is very clean. Just be careful if you delete anything it could distroy the solid.. its not in a really good order in the levels. I did it all on the fly.

Thanks for the replies... I hadnt put the knife on the FTP yet... Ill put it there today. Do you want just the solid or program and all? The program is sort of choppy from doing one part at a time as well as haveing to move clamps as I machined around it.

I put them in the All Pictures file on the FTP site. Names borepic1 and borepic2. Ill put my knife on the ftp site also if anyone is interested. Its really cool and pretty big. I 3Ded it out of D2.

Yes I can put it there.. I have version 9. Ill put it in the all pictures file under boarpic1 and 2. Which software do you use? I have request for engraving such pictures often and would like to be able to do my own also. [ 03-23-2007, 11:05 AM: Message edited by: Longbow ]

Ive downloaded a couple of rastor to vector programs to convert pictures to geo. but I havent been able to get a good quality. I need a Wild Boar to engrave on a knife I have made. Its all I like before heat treat. Does anyone have one or could lead me to a good rastor to vector software that works well and it fairly easy to use and not too expensive.

Wasnt sure if I should put this here or in off topic. Does anyone have or know where to find assembly drawings for mitutoyo, and Brown and Sharp Calipers? I have some that need minor repair and dont want to send them off and pay someone to just get a little metal chip out of them or just clean them. Longbow

Thanks guys... Ill search over it as soon as I get home this evening.

I wanted to convert a couple of pictures to machine onto a rifle I've built but found out that the rast2vec part of MasterCam cost 500.00. Is there another way to do this? I know the company wont buy it just for me to have as a toy to play with on my personal projects.

Worked like a charm.. thanks Storkman

That worked great. But now I have have another question. How do I stop it from posting the last line in this. T6 M6 G0 G90 G54 X7.38 Y-4.5 A0. S500 M3 G43 H6 Z.1 M8 T7 G99 G84 Z-.4 R.1 F15.63 G80 M5 G91 G28 Z0. M9 G28 X0. Y0. A0. When it reads this line the machine is falting out. It is posting it before each tool change. I thought it was to change mi1 from 1 to 0 but I cant find a place to do it in the post. [ 07-29-2005, 01:46 PM: Message edited by: Longbow ]

Thanks guys... will give it a shot now.

Does Mastercam have a new fanuc post for posting to Fanuc 18I MB5 controll on a machine with the tool change arm or what do I need to change in my post to make it prestage the tools?

Will have to check and see.

We changed computers and now when I select a chain the arrow that shows the direction of the chain and the point when I select drill points flashes and dissapears. Where can I set it so that it stays on untill Im finished with my chaining?

Yes my scrolling works everywhere else.

Just got a new computer and when I installed Mastercam my scroll wheel on my mouse isnt working my dynamic zoom. What do I do to get it back? I cant hardly work without it now.

OK this seems to be working so far but now another problem. In a last ditch effort to keep the machine rather than have them come pick it up I have another post question. This machine has a new Windows based controll and weve had it a week and their has been two software updates and no they are tellin me that I have just found another software problem. My drill cycly... G83 format is put out useing I, J, and K from my post. This macine wont read it that way. They tell me I need to have Q and P instead. I manually typed it in and it worked but being the dummy I am with Mastercam post I need to know if that is something I can eaisly change in the post.