Is it possible to make Mastercam post B rotations, even though both toolpaths are at B0., but different work offsets? I have 2 fixtures, with slightly different B work offsets, so I want to unlock the pallet, rotate, and lock. But when I post these, it seems like Mastercam just sees B0, and doesn't try to rotate. Unfortunately I can't post a file, but I could quickly make a sample file, if I'm not making sense.

It does, but that's when I get the behavior I mentioned above where it doesn't actually output the B rotations. Maybe it's just a setting somewhere? This is what it outputs, when there SHOULD be a return to home, B axis unclamp, rotate, clamp, etc. G01 X-.0823 Y-6.8609 Z5.5807 G00 Z7. (ROUGH TOP FACE) G54.1 P4 X-2.8619 Y-7.8389 Z7. Z6.1

Just to update, I was able to get a pretty workable solution using these settings. The only thing I don't LOVE is the first part will be machining on B0 and B90, and the second part will be machining on B180 and B270, with B180. in the work offsets for part number 2. But, I think it'll work just fine. Part of the problem I was having, is that when it tried to machine part 1 at B0(relative to it's work offset) then tried to spin around to machine B180, and machine B0 again (relative to that work offset) the post, or mastercam wasn't recognizing a rotation, so it wasn't outputting the necessary codes. At least that's what I think was happening.

Sorry, I didn't want to share a file with EVERYONE. People I've dealt with before, not as big of a deal. To explain some of the "holes". Part #1 has 5 B rotations. 10-14. MPMaster, with some modifications. Only options I'm using on the misc. page is G05.1. I'll repost tomorrow and let you know what it looks like with those options. Is there a way to avoid a skew like this? I move almost everything via Dynamic transform. Should I be doing it differently?

Check your PM's

Thanks for the effort!

Closer, depending on the settings I pick, however, then the offsets are jumping back and forth between parts, if that makes sense. B0/B90 on part 1 are 5, and 6, then B0/B90 on part 2 are 7 and 8. so part one will end up being something like P5, P6, P9, P11, P13. I was just trying to keep them grouped together, to make life simpler for the operator. Am I asking for too much of Transform? Or am I just doing it wrong?

I have a tombstone with 4 parts on it. OP2 is on B0 and B180, and OP3 is on B90 and B270. I'm trying to use transform, to output code that will cut both parts, identically. I'm able to get the toolpaths in the right place, but the I haven't been able to get it to output the right work coordinates. OP3 has 5 offsets, numbered 10-14. I would like for the offsets for the second side to be a continuation of these offsets (15-19) Here are my transform settings right now.

One of our best programmers uses Mastercam like this. But I think it's just an old habits as most of his career was spent using Esprit, and that's how you did it in Esprit.

If only we all had dealer AE's with as much talent............

I'll check that out tomorrow. Thanks!

No dice. Still waiting on Mastercam support.

Crap, sorry, I meant to say it's still unchecked.

Yup, I opened config back up, and it's still checked. It may, but this isn't crashing. Or at least I'm not getting the dialog box anyways.

I was so hopeful. Unfortunately the issue persists, same as with the guy in the other thread. Gonna shoot my reseller an email, although I'm sure I'll get the standard "You're gonna have to call Mastercam for that one" response.

THANK YOU!!!!

I've had a number of issues since I installed 2024. But the one that I haven't been able to fix, is that every time I close an instance of MC, it reopens as soon as I close it. Then once I close that one, it stays closed. Any ideas what could be causing this?

Interesting, thats how I've always done it. I think the main reason is because the setup sheet we developed uses the "Comments" section for setup notes. So creating a new machine group lets you make a new set of comments for each op. Is there an advantage/disadvantage for doing it "your" way vs "my" way? I'm always open to learning a better way.

Ron, did you previously not use multiple Machine Groups? I ask because, that's how I've always done it. I've always made a new machine group for each "setup", or operation. Just curious what you use to separate operations? Do you just make separate toolpath groups?

That's what it sounds like to me, but I wouldn't think a flat bottom drill would cut like that. Maybe because the corners of the tool never touch?

I've always done it this way as well. Not having to change sim options is a huge plus though.

Sort of. It has been working all day today. The last thing I did to fix it was this; Close Mastercam then press the “Windows” button (at bottom left corner of screen), then type “reg” the search should show a result with “Registry Editor”. Open this item and navigate to “Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\CNC Software, Inc.” Expand this folder and highlight the “Mastercam 2023” folder, right click it and select “Rename”. Change the name to “Mastercam 2023 old”. It came back after that, but it seems to be working all day today. We'll see if it sticks.

What am I missing here? You used a flat bottom drill, to mill a slot?

They have cameras, watching your workflow. Next year I hear they're changing the name to RonCam 2025. Still no subgroups or folders in levels though.

Nice, REALLY like that feature.