Alrighty... we've run into this at one single customer. It was a SERIOUS b***h to track down the problem too. I won't go into every test we performed, just the one that gave us the repeatable behavior; I took an air filled balloon generated a bunch of static electricity with the hair on my forearm, charged up the USB stick good, and boom. Control locked up tighter than a gnats *** stretched over a bass drum every single time. Bottom line, it's a grounding problem on your machine's power connection. You are either grounded at the panel incorrectly, there is some sort of grounding loop, or you're not grounded at all. I know you probably don't want to hear that but we've got DOZENS of MX's in the field and this is the ONLY one with the problem and their grounding was unorthodox frankly. I was dumbfounded when I saw it. HTH

You are most definitely welcome my good friend.

Much easier to hand over sample files than explain. In the zip file is a CAMPlete Project and a ZipToGo file with the Mastercam File, Machine, Control Def, Post, etc... https://www.dropbox.com/s/qvrpemoxb2kvirb/CAMplete HMC Sample Project.zip?dl=0 Give it a look and it'll be easier to answer questions.

"Relative" position means nothing. If has no effect on program position whatsoever. It is for reference only. You can zero it anywhere and anytime you want with no repercussions other than losing a reference position.

Our man Tim Markoski (R.I.P. brother), had some good info regarding Siemens Controls; SIEMENS Vector programming for 5-Axis.pdfSIEMENS CYCLE800 - 5-Axis Tilted Work Planes.pdfSIEMENS CIP Arcs - Are you using them_.pdfSIEMENS 840D - Creating Custom M-Codes.pdfSIEMENS 840D - Creating Custom Cycles.pdfSIEMENS - Manual Vectored Retract_Approach of Tool for 5-Axis.pdfFYI to Post-Processor Developers regarding SIEMENS and G17, G18 & G19.pdf Above are what we have from him.

Frasia.

I know you can't overwrite the active program that I've found. Then again I have not looked very hard. There is a similar parameter that governs overwrites on the memory card... #11308.1=1 Data Output to card overwritten or not (Functions ONLY on FANUC side not MGi) (COW). Mazak isn't FANUC.

In addition to what @peter~ said @MZA2492, you want to run tolerances as wide open as you can. As a general rule of thumb that has worked for me over the years; On 3+2 Contour, Pocket, 2D HST, etc... operations I'll either leave the default tolerance (.001") or 75% of the feature's tolerance if under .001". So if my pocket profile tolerance was .0008 then I would set my tolerance at .0006". On 3+2 surface machining operations - roughing, I'll set to between .0025" and .005" depending on how much stock I'm leaving. I'v found any more (.006"+) than that and the motion on the machine becomes a little too abrupt for my liking. On 3+2 surface Machining Operations I'll either leave the default tolerance (.001") or 50% of the feature's tolerance if under .001". On rotary toolpaths (4+1 and 5-Axis) paths, tight tolerances can be your surface finish enemy. There are several settings that can affect quality, tolerance being only one. Generally, you want to keep these as open as possible. JM2CFWIW YMMV

Yeah, that is going to take a bit longer to process. The tolerance is 999x tighter. It's not very often I set the tolerance that tight.

@dolphin1, what machine is this going on (Presuming the VF2SS w/ TRT ) and which path is it that you are wanting to do this on? I may have a solution.

FANUC Program Transfer Tool is a awesome piece of software. Allows you to drag and drop to \\CNC_MEM\ as well as \\DATA_SV\. I bought it for use on our showroom machines.

CAMplete outputs G41.2/G42.2 when you have wear comp turned on. Your Matsuura has the function if it's got the standard 5-Axis option package. G41.2D#517 will get you there, then you can put comp in your Corner radius offset.

@Jandr0, Online resources such as eMastercam are great resources for getting help with specific issues or challenges. It is however, it should not be considered a substitute for formal training.

I would use flowline because I can dictate scallop height over the whole surface thus providing a more uniform surface finish. Flowline is superior to the other paths mentioned in this respect.

I've found FeatureCAM to be dreadful software if you like control over your toolpath. My last experience with it last year; I needed to change the lead-in on what was essentially a Circle toolpath. Nope. No matter what, it did what it wanted and generated alarms at the machine. So prepare yourself for some frustration. JM2CFWIW YMMV

Never been a Mazsk fan myself. Except for the Integrex. The integrex is cool The rest is dog pewp.

You typically balance a tool assembly not a singular tool.

Turn-Mill is a great product. Steeper on the learning curve than TruePath, but only because of the complexity of the machines involved. But, if you think of it in the same terms as actually setting up a physical machine, you don't go through anything different. You're attaching tooling blocks to the turret positins, attaching tooling to the tooling blocks, assigning inserts, collets, etc... CAMplete TurnMill will however verify external g-code unlike CAMplete TruePath which will not. I always liked the product. I wish it were avalible for more machines. Perhaps someday.

I use FileZilla for program transfer over Ethernet. You can overwrite programs, just not the active/main one.

Dave @postability writes a good post but, I'll take CAMplete over everything. It is just that good IMHO. And you save at least a few grand in the process. JM2CFWIW

Exactly like Yogi-isms but different.

I never voice type. It sends out stuff not fit to print.

I would not run a rig without NVME m.2 I have two in my laptop. A Samsung 1TB Evo Plus and a 1TB Evo.

Here ya go Mike. https://www.dropbox.com/s/mrub7fqzi7g8043/Dataserver Setup and configuration - Customer.pdf?dl=0 Oh, and make sure you're plugged into the Dataserver and NOT the Embedded port.

@Aaron Eberhard - CNC Software, I see A LOT of moving parts here too. It will be interesting. And probably a fun journey if we're being honest.