I have no idea what your setup looks like but the only thing I can think of is to make sure you're not feeding per rev with no RPMs.

IIRC File >> Settings in verification window.

I believe "Save some" only saves geometry which is why assume it opens "as a design" file. That being said in the end it's just a Mastercam file You can add which ever Machine definitions are needed.

The post can output variables for ex...

        pbld, n$, 035, "500", 061, *mr1$, scomm_str, "STOCK DIA", scomm_end, e$
        pbld, n$, 035, "501", 061, *mr2$, scomm_str, "LENGTH", scomm_end, e$
        pbld, n$, 035, "502", 061, *mr3$, scomm_str, "CLEARANCE", scomm_end, e$
        pbld, n$, "G10P0Z-", 091, 035, "501", 043, 035, "502", 093, e$

 but I don't think you'll be able to enter the variable in MasterCam like that.

Note that there is MD / CD renaming tool available on the MC website

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There are tutorial files available from Mastercam.com there is also a full DVD iso image download (I'm not sure if the DVD includes the sample files or not). I believe to download anything you will have to link your MC SIM # to a user account (or get the account login info from your IT).

MC9 to X3 Functions  

Since the subject was brought up, how do you program for these things in Mastercam? Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

I would use different tools with the same tool Number but different offsets

I think what I pointed out is the Machine Group comment. I don't think I've ever used multiple toolpath groups in the same Machine group.

Click on the files folder in your tool group

I am pretty sure it was just Tool Libraries in the migration wizard when I went from X8 to X9.

That option went away a few releases ago. Now you have to export (save as) a dwg or step or parasolid ... and import into your other version of MC

Using the Home / Learning edition of MC? I believe that is just the way it works. 

Serial number = SIM number

:Edit: At least with a USB HASP, I'm not sure what you would see on a NetHASP PC

I know I've seen that issue before & I'm not 100% sure what I had to change to get it working properly (maybe "From tool"  checked in the CD for lathe tools) but It does work now.

Look for this...

dia_mult     : 2     #Multiplier for output on X axis (Neg. switches sign of X)

in your post

HTH

I believe the issue arises from not retracting from the face on the previous op. If I change the retract or use a retract Z ref on the Fin Face path, no error.

You should check out the Mill Trim toolpath.

HTH

COLD_END MASTER CURVE_TRIM.MCX-7

The definition for tubes (with an ID) is available in Lathe, in mill you would need to model a solid or maybe set up cylinder and ghost an op to drill the ID.

Required tolerance will play a big role in how long this part would take. I can see anywhere from 4 - 12 hours.

Dodger, to get it to work correctly yes you have to have a separate tool. The cutting edge orientation has to be the same the only difference is spindle direction and put it on lower turret. MC needs tool to be on lower turret to cut on X- side of center. I've never had to prg. a tool to cut X- so I figured MC would know enough to reverse spindle because it was X- side and it knows original spindle direction.

 

Orientation is the same because when on X+ side my tool is set up to bore dia's, and when on X- side the tool is going to cut the OD of a boss.

I would try creating a new tool with the same t# & a different offset #.

 

Anyone got a link for X8 Verisurf Tools that works???

 

Maybe I missed one in here, but I think I tried them all?

 

Thanks,

 

Mark

 

The one in the OP worked for me.

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17417379/Verisurf_Tools_for_Mastercam_X8.exe

You must enable classic backplot to have backplot as it was in  previous versions.

Start >> All Programs >> Mastercam X8 >> Utilities >> Advanced Configuration

There is a switch to turn on classic backplot.

HTH

There is a c-hook on the MC download page that will allow you to save.

HTH

Sticky Keys?