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    Re: Chatter in corners

    OK thanks for the feedback I will consider a 2 flute EM next time. I tried a conventional tool path and still got chatter. I use MasterCam for programming, maybe I'll try a helix bore approach...
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    Chatter in corners

    I'm finish machining a 1/4 Radius in an ID of a 6061 Alum part that has been roughed with a 3/4 EM. The total depth of the pocket is 2 1/2 inches. I typically have a chatter problem with deep pockets...
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    Re: Jerky Contour toolpaths

    Hey Matt, thanks alot! I'll give it a try

    Cheers back at ya

    Don
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    Jerky Contour toolpaths

    My company has a number of HAAS VMC's mostly 5 yrs old. I have a question about a contour toolpath that has a jerky motion, it appears to be making point to point moves. I have seen the same behavior...
  5. Thread: CadKey Newbie

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    OK, thanks for your time. I am having measured...

    OK, thanks for your time. I am having measured sucess with help from one of the other guys here.
  6. Thread: CadKey Newbie

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    Yeah, I agree about the age of the program, but...

    Yeah, I agree about the age of the program, but the sheet metal designers at my company use Cadkey and I feel like we should all be using the same prog to generate drawings. Talk about an old prog....
  7. Thread: CadKey Newbie

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    CadKey Newbie

    I am new to CadKey 19. I need to be able to import a .STP file in metric, and generate a professional looking 4 view(with iso view) dimensioned drawing, in inches using my companies B size sheet...
  8. Thread: KeyCreator 8

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    KeyCreator 8

    I'm trying to learn KC8. I have a question about generating solids. The quick start tutorial says To Create a Block "Click Create>Primitive Solid>Block."
    I don't see Primitive Solid>Block from the...
  9. Thread: Vaccum Plates

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    OK. I'll check out the links and search you used...

    OK. I'll check out the links and search you used and see what comes up.
    thanks
  10. Thread: Vaccum Plates

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    A search on the CNCZone website takes me to sites...

    A search on the CNCZone website takes me to sites to buy plates. I will be making them in-house and need some insights into their manufacture.
  11. Thread: Vaccum Plates

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    Vaccum Plates

    I'm tasked with designing vacccum plates for holding down thin aluminum plate on a CNC mill. Is there a book or website that explains how to design such a workholding device?
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    I'm pretty sure I downloaded Verisurf from their...

    I'm pretty sure I downloaded Verisurf from their website. Maybe reinstall it?
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    Hey cadcam, in one of your posts you mention the...

    Hey cadcam, in one of your posts you mention the Verisurf Hole axis tool. I have downloaded it and there is an icon on the toolbar. When I try to open any of the tools, Mastercam locks up and...
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    DOH

    Wow you're good, sometimes I can barely walk and chew gum at the same time lol. I have had some contact with Dan McGourty at Sierra with positive results....mostly post issues. I didn't know Jerry,...
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    cadcam, thanks for the heads-up about the user...

    cadcam, thanks for the heads-up about the user group. If you could keep me informed as to the next one I would appreciate it and set aside time to attend. Actually my local reseller is Sierra CAD/CAM...
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    User Group?

    I live in the bay area of Calif...San Jose. Do you know of any user groups in this area. Are you located here?
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    Default post

    I was able to post with a default 4 axis hmc post, the output is virtually the same as you have.
    Thanks alot guys
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    How do I get the MPMASTER_MATSUURA-PALLETPOOL...

    How do I get the MPMASTER_MATSUURA-PALLETPOOL post?
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    That .nc file looks good, but I don't have the...

    That .nc file looks good, but I don't have the same post you do. Maybe consult my reseller?
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    multi axis looks promising

    I just unzipped test cadcam, and that multi axis drill op is NEAT. So you created the angled lines and chained those? Will I be able to post the B moves with a default 4 axis post?
    Thanks alot for...
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    good advice

    I think you are right that I will have to assign a separate plane to each hole, with the corresponding operations to produce the desired angles normal to each hole.
    thanks
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    Axis Substitution

    I'm trying to drill holes on the flange of a part that is on a radius and the holes are not at equal angles. The part will be run on a horizontal mill. See attached .zip file to see what I am trying...
  23. Thread: Chain Manager

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    OK,SMan I'll give it a try. thanks

    OK,SMan I'll give it a try.
    thanks
  24. Thread: Chain Manager

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    Chain Manager

    How do you delete all chains in the chain manager dialog, when there are a lot of them. Im using X6. It seems you can only select/delete one item at a time?
    thanks
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    all good advice

    Hey guys, thanks for the info
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    drilling into a pocket

    How do I setup the dialog boxes in X6 to drill/spotdrill from Z0 to an island that is .500 deeper, to drop to within .1 of the deeper hole without the drill cutting air?
  27. Thread: Multiple vices

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    Multiple vices

    What's the best approach to programming for multiple vices in X6, G54,G55,etc?
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    Hey thanks for all the feedback, our machines do...

    Hey thanks for all the feedback, our machines do not have thru the spindle coolant. I am thinking about pilot drilling with a jobber length drill first, then pecking with the long drill and not...
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    Jackman, I have that add on installed, the setup...

    Jackman, I have that add on installed, the setup sheet looks ok, how do you get rid of the logo, and it is customizable?
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    Jackman, I agree with you about investing the...

    Jackman, I agree with you about investing the time and effort to edit posts. The X+ file you mentioned is the one from eMastercam?
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