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Actally I think it creates a new seperate line attached to the old one - if you put a negative number in to shorten the line it braeks the line at that length
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WOW! thanks everyone this forum is the best
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If a toolpath is created and saved in X Mill and then transported to another computer that does not contain the same Machine and Control Defs - how much modification is possible Is anything lost Thanks for help
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Thanks everyone
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I think I recall being able to use point toolpaths to create toolpaths from point to point and being able to add coolant - spindle and stops at different points and being able to edit these commands and points later but either I don't recall correctely or I just can't locate these in X2 - I see the point to point creation but not the spindle - coolant commands Thanks for the help
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Could you use a chip break drill cycle with a spade drill or a boring bar - us offsets for depth cuts
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The create point endpoints is in the create point drop down menu
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When using gridpock set the diameter to 80% of the cutter whatever stepover you want to use - you can set stock to leave so you dont gouge the part boundries
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I think you could create the code as a text file and any time you needed it use manual entry toolpath and choose the text file
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There is a c-hook "gridpock.dll" that will create points in geometry - distances and patten can be specified
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Blue styrafoam insulation is cheap and easy to machine and holds pretty good shape - easy to get at Home Depot too
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If you put points in them you can use automatic by picking the first hole second hole and then the last hole
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Draw a circle the size of the pipe create a chord on the circle dia .750 - .25 long ( to comp for cutter size ) draw lines from center of circle to chord ends - analyze angle between lines
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Thanks for the help everyone Jeremy nailed it This forum is the greatest
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Problem is the icon is missing
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Dell has recommended configurations listed on their web site for Mastercam
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Using Mcam 9 When I do a file get - it does not show the bit map of the file there is no icon to show the bit map - I save the files with a bit map Thanks for any help
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Don't go with them as crazy But James solution works like a charm Thanks a bunch
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Mcam X Trying to create mill cycle to select a dowell pin and bring it to a location - then down to a z location and stop - then use it for a part stop - tighten the vise - then back the pin away from the part and retract - Is this a macro or a custom drill cycle or ? Thanks for any advice
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5) Allow changes to multiple operation defaults ie: coolant - clearance - etc 6) Have a scale setting in analyze so that a metric part could be analyzed in English and English in Metric 7) Have automatic dual dimensioning in drafting
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Contouring and pocketing are about the same drilling can be different if they use drill blocks - also nesting - engraving and tabs
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OOPS - should read the instructions first - got it now - Thanks
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I downloaded Direct Inventor. zip This is not the right file?
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Using X I downloaded the inventor conversion file unzipped it and ran install - but when I try to open inventor files I get a message saying inventor or viewer must be installed - I loaded it 2 times and rebooted but still unable to convert files - probably overlooking something but can't figure what - thanks for any help
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Also the centerline of the part must be at 0 in the plane