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No... you do not need to add any datum shifting. that's why its so easy... you don't need to use anything but g54 (provided that you are milling multiples of the same part)
No need to post any...

All you need to do is move the part to the initial cpl... or create a cpl and use it for the sequence.

Are the holes pointed at the center? Im not sure why you would want to rotate about a non...

M-Functions drop down menu / Machine M-Functions / insert code G55 (or whatever)

I agree with Mimer... copy and rotate the model/ create additional cpls/ new sequence per op

There are a few ways of going about this. I use multi vises all the time. My favorite way of running the same part on multiple vises is to use Matrix mode... it is extremely easy... and does not...

Does your Haas have the High speed machining option? Do you have the control set to fine instead of medium?
Also make sure your feed override (percentage feed) in the lead in and out tab is blank

It sounds like you are on the right track... I use a combination of all... but also keep in mind you can use the feature itself as a boundary. If one isn't doing any 3d milling , contouring or even...

IVE NEVER HEARD OF THE "4-axis simultaneous cycle" ....AM I MISSING SOMTHING?


@RIDER... MIKE IS CORRECT.. ROTARY MODE WILL NEVER DO WHAT YOU NEED.. THE Y IS ALWAYS ON 0...
@MIKE... ANY SCREEN...

no NFP... you just have to press the red x in the upper right part of the screen, and you had better get used to it, because EC will end up doing this with all cycles (from what I hear)

I agree with Tim... at first, remembering to de-select geometry was down right dangerous (costed me a part on a couple of ocasions) but once you get used to it its ok. and it beats having to reselect...

I agree with everyone about the waveform roughing... it works perfectly. I have used surfcams true mill a little.. and I cant see any difference. But it takes a long long time to generate large parts...

try useing a helical toolpath. that should force it out.

I have used EC extensivly for 2d and 3d applications. I love (LOVE) the software itself for these applications, but it is worthless when it comes to 4th axis milling. I even got a post processor from...

make sure you are not useing g52... assuming that you dont have a tool that is pushing the part around due to being dull or over run... i would bet that its in the program

I would get the phase converter... it is cheaper to run. the rule of thumb i was told is always double the horsepower needed when you buy the converter i.e... mini mill hp (non super)= 7.5.. so buy a...

setting 51 turned off

most cad packages work well with EC... I use solidworks.. never had any problem loading customer files i.e. solidworks,inventer,pro e, etc.

if you are not licenced for 3d contouring then you may be out of luck...

I have never got good finishes (especially in Alum) useing the constant cusp cycle... so on somthing like this i would...

oops...2009r1 is what i meant to say... it works in 2010
sorry bout that..:rolleyes:

code constructors/ general motion/rapid after tool change

mine looks like this
[DELETE][BLKNUM] G00[<C>XMOVE][<C>YMOVE] [<C>FIRST ROT]
[DELETE][BLKNUM] G43[ZINITIAL][LENGTHOFFSET][COOLANT]
...

use geometry from edges botton... select the geo you want to dim..or select the whole model..then dimension the 2d geo you need (assuming you are dimensioning on the current cpl)

if you are running 64x os and using R2010 then it wont work.

DUDE!!!! WORKED!!! MANY THANX!!! IF YOUR EVER IN TUCSON..I OWE YOU A BEER!!

good luck finding help with rotary... i dont even think planit knows how to use it.

when you go to generate code...in the generate cnc code dialog box uncheck operation names

I THINK HE IS JUST TALKING ABOUT THE ROUGHING...BUT I AGREE. EVEN IF YOUR ROUGHING IT SEEMS LIKE IF YOUR ROUNDING DEMIMAL PLACES YOU WOULD GET UNPREDICTABLE RESULTS...

WHY WOULD YOU NEED TO EDIT...

OY...IM NOT SURE IF EDGECAM DOES THAT. THE ONLY THING THAT WOULD EVEN BE CLOSE IS TO CHECK PRISMATIC GEOMETRY..WITCH HELPS TO REDUCE CODE

WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO USE LESS DECIMALS? IT SEEMS RISKY TO ME..

WHAT IS UAC?
I INSTALLED IT ... BUT I THOUGHT I WAS THE ADMINITRATER... DO I HAVE TO DO SOMTHING SPECIAL?

change to m code in the code wizard...if you want to not use the coolant look in the tool tab to see if you have the option to run cw with no coolant.. or do it the easy way.. in edgecam go to...