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    Re: Mastercam X5 - Ramp on contour

    your depth will be .016 for one pass of your contour. starts at 0 depth and ramps to your setting.
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    USB I/O Interface Board

    Does anyone have and be willing to share the install software for the usb i/o board. I purchased this kit but it doesn't come with software to support Mach 3 anymore. I contacted Tormach but the...
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    Re: Need help with following NC G-code

    Need more info. But just a guess is that it is in right cutter comp(G42). If you are climb cutting the inside pocket it would be left comp.(G41)
  4. Re: MASTERCAM POST PROCESSING TIP : EXPORT TOOL LENGTH TO NC FILE

    I have been wanting to do this for quite sometime. Thank you for the great how to video.
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    Re: Surface Swept Maybe

    Yes, curve on 1 edge.
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    Re: Surface Swept Maybe

    Trying to upload file?
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    Re: Surface Swept Maybe

    Use Swept for contour. and Ruled for sides.
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    Re: TOOL MARKS WITH LEAD IN/OUT

    Hey Mike I downloaded and posted your file out went through the numbers and am not seeing anything obviously wrong. I'm wondering if it might be something in your setup or maybe machine following...
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    Re: TOOL MARKS WITH LEAD IN/OUT

    can you post your file. I will take a look at it. If I get time over the holiday I could post it an run on my machine to see if I get the same thing.
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    Re: Mastercam X8 vs Esprit for 5 Axis

    I have used both MasterCam and Esprit. It has been a while since I used Esprit, not by my choice. If I were in your position and had my choice it would be Esprit. While they both have there issues in...
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    Re: Master Cam x6 . need help

    I have done this before but can not remember exactly how for sure. It might be best to post your question on emastercam.com.
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    Re: How to engrave a curved (Domed) cover.

    If those covers were purchased you will need to have a good spring scribe to do the work. Most of them are not consistent. The dome varies as much as .050" in height. I just make my own covers that...
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    Re: Best Cut Operation?

    Approximate start point works best if the point is on the surface itself. Or at least on a containment boundary that lies on the surface. It needs to be really close to where you want to start. ...
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    Re: Best Cut Operation?

    Move the start point of the chain geometry. Click geometry, right click on chain, click on start point and put it where you want it.
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    Re: Need Help with engraving letter stamp

    It would help to post a file, so someone could see all the cut details. Maybe be able to fine tune or give suggestions on a different type of cut that would work for you.
  16. Re: Newbie - how do I find a CNC shop that would deal with individuals? Please help!

    Boris, Post your stl file up here. Someone may be able to open and change the format for you.
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    Full size case. I do a lot of 4 and 5 axis curve cuts on fairly large models. Once in a while I may have to get into some of the more advanced 5 axis stuff but thankfully not real often.
    The card...
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    Intel core i5-3470 cpu @ 3.2GHz 3.6Ghz
    8GB ram
    Windows 7 home 64 bit
    NVidia GeForce GT 440
    This is what I have at home running X6
    work computer is about the same except i7 processor.

    Yes very...
  19. Thread: Mastercam x5

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    Re: Mastercam x5

    memory, processor speed, video card. Post what your computer and hardware is. That will give the experts more to go on.
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    Cadcam, do you have a computer strictly for MC? The reason I ask is that I'm considering doing a total fresh install of windows and then before anything else installing MC. I have been under the...
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    I agree that the video card can cause the problem. But it isn't always at fault. I have an old del at home that doesn't crash as much as my work computer and it only has the onboard video in it. Of...
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    LOL! that's the key. But once in a while I get on a roll and forget. That sucks! I tried turning on auto save but it seems to always want to save at the most inopportune moments.
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    Re: MCx5 Verify Toolpath

    Welcome to MasterCam. I don't think anyone really knows what the cause is. It doesn't seem to be just one thing creating the problem. I have 8gb of memory still from time to time verify just...
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    DXF

    TRY THIS
  25. Thread: ESPRIT-Opaque?

    by Tony T
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    Awesome!

    Awesome!
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    Containment boundary? Geometry selected to cut? ...

    Containment boundary? Geometry selected to cut? MC is most likely stopping to avoid collision of the bottom surface or to stay within containment.
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    Books? What are those! LOL!!! Eventually those...

    Books? What are those! LOL!!! Eventually those error messages still won't make any since, but you will start to figure out what to look for when you get them. I am using MasterCam these days and...
  28. Thread: ESPRIT-Opaque?

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    It has been a few years since I used Esprit. But...

    It has been a few years since I used Esprit. But I do remember the curve starting points need to be almost perfect to each other at times. You must also pick the correct curve first. If I remember...
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    To verify all cuts simply select them all then...

    To verify all cuts simply select them all then enter verify. Once in verify in order to use your stl you will have to change within. Before you click run click on the folder icon and it will bring up...
  30. Thread: 1911 Gun Grips

    by Tony T
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    https://www.google.com/#q=cad/cam+software&tbm=sho...

    https://www.google.com/#q=cad/cam+software&tbm=shop
    Start here.
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