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So the issue is that your laptop does not have a COM port and you need a USB communication system to send programs to your CNC machine... Is that correct ?

They'll catch you eventually and boy your @$$ is gonna be sore for a while then.

I assume you only have access to mill level 1. Using Mill level 1 create your pocket operation and set Z stock to leave at .250 to stay above the radius.

Copy this operation and set z stock to...

I understand what I typed. If they were trying to keep maintenance subscriptions up by ignoring bugs they'd NEVER release a version with less bugs.

If you don't like the way they're doing it you...

Glad you feel better now. I don't see it quite the same way as you do.

There is a large number of really smart dedicated people over at CNC Software who are producing the best quality product...

I agree that the situation you're stuck in should be handled better by CNC Software. Unfortunately I don't think you're going to see it happen.

If I was in your situation I'd just use the last MU...

Yes. Unfortunately we're not allowed to discuss it but there are at least 2 items in there that I personally will gain huge benefits from.

Not exactly sure what's going on with foxsquirrel but...

Operation #4 needs more drive surfaces to keep from gouging the vertical wall. You only selected the tapered face and the small radius at the bottom. Adding the 51mm cylindrical face as a drive...

Hi Cadcam,

Thanks for the kind words. The only reason I prefer surfaces is due to a few frustrating errors I've experienced in the past where cutting on the solid produced scrap but creating...

No, there's no advantage to using a solid for this feature. I prefer to always cut surfaces on 3-D toolpaths due to occasional errors I've had working directly on solids.

I can't understand why...

Hey,

I just opened up the .mcx file you posted.

It's similar enough to the original .sldprt that my example still makes sense.

The bottom line here is that you're trying to chain up only the...

Hi Wayja,

In the future it would be a lot better to post the Mastercam file you are struggling with so we can see what you are doing wrong.

Here is a file with 2 different toolpath groups...

The new "Dynamic Planes" feature introduced in X4 is quite helpful in reducing the tedious parts of this. It's not quite everything it should be but it helps a lot.

If you have the "solids" add-on you can use Xform Rotate and Xform Translate to relocate the solid as desired.

Most users, however find it easier and wiser to leave the solid where it is and...

2 ways that I have done this are:

1. Use "Toolpath, Trim"

2. Restrict the toolpath with a containment boundary

You can find them on ebay for $150 or less. 3dconnexion is now selling the old model space pilots for $189...

Even the Space Navigator would be great...

Can't go wrong with anything from...

I run Vista X64 on a GTX295 and it runs sweet. I have no graphics issues, crashes or slowdowns.

The rest of my hardware is pretty solid though as well...

6GB DDR3 and an Intel Core i7-965,...

What is the computer's resolution set to ?

A higher resolution usually leaves more space for dialog boxes...

Why can't you click & drag the window (in the colored bar at the top) to move it to...

How long is the cable between the PC and the CNC machine ?

Does the cable pass near any fluorescent lights or other electrical devices that could cause a disruption in the data ?

What transfer...

That sounds like a reasonable explanation. Just let me know if there is anything else I can help with.

One thing I'd like to point out is that it sounds like you do not have a valid license.

It is not lawful to purchase a second hand license of Mastercam unless you contact CNC Software or an...

Not sure what all that code is all about. It should be as simple as setting the G54 position, setting the tool length offsets, and pressing the green button.

You should never never NEVER have...

This video has pretty much everything you need to know.

http://www.mastercam-cadcam.com/sample1.zip

If you're using Mastercam X4 take some time to learn how to use the new Dynamic WCS...

Not sure why it would be unreliable for you....

We use it here extremely often and there is never a problem. I have run an .nc file that was over 500MB and took 6 days running 24 hours per day to...

1. hmmm... Not something I've ever paid much attention to...

2. The biggest reason for me to use ramp is because it eliminates lots of retracting, lead-in, lead-out, etc... Ramp just gets in...

Exactly right. Only on cheesy older models though...

Pretty sure all the newer Fanucs have no need for all that confusion.

Usually when a machine has insufficient memory we "drip-feed" the program to the machine.

Are you using RS232 communications ? Is the machine capable of running on a "drip-feed" program ?

Here is what the code would look like on my machine...


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O0100
(FANUC WIRE)
(NAME - TEST )
(D-M-Y 15-02-10 TIME 09:24 )
G0 G90 G40 G50
M50

Streaming Teacher has online courses and several relate to geometry and toolpath nesting found under the category heading "Router, Nesting, and ATP"
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Try to break both the upper and lower arcs in half so that all arcs are 180° segments... Somehow this gets MC to post the code correctly.

I've had the same problem with our Fanuc WEDM. It's not...