was that on a fadal machine? by the looks of the spindle it is.

when you use edit, simplify try increasing your tolerance until the spline turns into an arc. i've had to go up to .002

hth

glad we can be of help

GUI is gone

 

Try going into your tool manager, in the upper window, right click >> Import/export >> and output areport

i agree with JP

Here's a quick way to modify an existing Machine. Open the stl file and mirror the Machine component (xform stl)

 

See the attached file for a 3 Axis Machine with the Rotary 4th Axis on the right side of the Machine.

 

The MCX-5 file is a test file from one of our course exercises.

 

Install the folder into your Moduleworks\MachSim folder.

 

Thanks to Mike Whitten from the forum for performing the "Hack" and giving me permission to post it up.

 

The file is to large to attach so click on the Link to download

That's it!! i'll have to analyze the machine build, i also started mirroring the stl files but the rotary table still ended up on the left but i got the spindle pointing to the left. i was partially there at least. thank you Derek

worst case, uninstall both version and reload version 6

make sure in your system config file...start/exit the cimco you chose points to the right directory. i don't use the cimco that came with MC so i chose other and browsed to the correct directory. hth

try uninstalling cimco edit5, maybe there is a conflict with ver 6?

Hum, funny so many just do not see the benefit with the new tool. I am working on building machines and sharing them with those interested if you want to share machines email and I will be glad to share with those that want to benefit from this new ability and not complain about it. :rolleyes:

 

BTW I can show you all of that with Machine Sim and feel 99.95% confident with the right post what I see in the simulation will be what I see on the machine.

Ron, i'm looking for a fadal 4020 with the A axis along X axis on the right with spindle pointing to the left. thanks

on a 4 axis vertical machining center, how do you place the A axis on the right side of the table (X+ end) with the nose pointing to the X- end?

bump

what if you install it in the program files directory like MC? i have it on my system but it's XP 32 bit with no problems.

Anything new CAN cause problems or delays. Load up X5 and play with it for a couple of hours. Generate and post some code to make sure all is well. If there are any concerns, jump into X4 and get your work done. A small investment in time will provide yor answer.

+1, Maybe try loading an existing file that was migrated and post it and compare to the original gcode. also when you install X5 keep X4 MU3 on your system in case you feel frustrated with X5.

hth

on a 4 axis vertical machining center, how do you place the A axis on the right side of the table (X+ end) with the nose pointing to the X- end?

i'm try ancomputer that toolpath it slow than x4 ,version 14.0.4.33 is it x5????,one more think Toolpath Refinement, i'm lick it off pape showup, now can't openfilter, do you know how turn it back on thanks very much

for the arc filter try this

go into start/all programs/Mastercam x5/mcamx control panel applet, then to toolpath support, new arc filter turn on to enabled.

hth

I'm guessing cnc combined multiaxes with advanced multiaxis? i did a quick search and didn't find anything. just finishing my install

and updating my operation defaults and noticed this. thanks in advance

^^

CGS Ferocious end mills, they're carbide hi-helix.

Ferocious

Hardmill had trouble

Really, that's hard to believe

i use the mpmaster, free on here. also check your machine def.

would it be possible to add a link to the industrial forums like the link in off topic that goes to memorial posts?

just a thought

+1 to using the favorites folder

i asked this question last week, here is the link

FTP.mastercam-cadcam.com

what Rick said, and when you simplify you may have to up your tolerance so it will convert to an arc

I love my macs but they have their high points and low points