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True mate, but you should be able to see my post was 4 years ago - things have certainly changed now. Entire manufacturing sector in Australia is struggling a bit at the moment, unless you're in a...

If the mac turn is anything like my Multus, rigid tapping using the chuck is an optional extra (typical Okuma...).
You will need to run as floating tapping cycle (not sync).


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You should be able to do a G0 Y_ value positioning when not in Y-axis mode.
I use it all the time with "twin" turning tools (CNMG and DNMG in the same tool, for this I use a Y-20.00 mm offset).
It...

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Have u tried using the "cleanup cam part" function? Instead of deleting features or operations.
Top of ur SC feature tree, right click and select "Cleanup Cam Part".
If file still too large, do a...

CamWorks is a pretty crap Cam package, there are many others worth looking at.
Try downloading HSMworks Xpress as it is free, an addin CAM for SolidWorks, has a few simple strategies, easy to pickup...

If you attach the project zip file I might be able to give u an answer that doesn't involve any additional feature creation, sketches or model modification.
If u do please include a description of...

What strategy in 5-axis are you using? Parallel cuts/morph between curves etc.

If you can, zip up the Solidcam project and post on here so we can see what your doing. Cheers

Depends on how you use your multi-tasker (lathe with milling).
If you make mostly turned parts with a few milling features then a lathe guy is going to get by easy.
If your like me that uses his...

I had some troubles with SC crashing on my laptop, but since upgrading my HDD to a solid state drive things have been trouble free.
Need a pretty flash pc to limit the drama's of SC's operating I...

I've used both SolidCAM & CamWorks.
Let me tell you how much better SC is over CW.
CamWorks is by far the worst cam package I've tried over the years.

Unless you wanted to spend ridiculous...

If using pocket function, go into your operation, click edit geometry, then right click on your chain and select "Mark open edges".
Now select the open edges of your pocket - the ones that break out...

I agree with MattMachinist, spend the money to make the money is what my boss has done here in Australia.
Here in the remote mining area, where it is expensive just to buy/rent industrial land, but...

Maybe try profiling strategy as per the attached for facing the boss/tabs.

iMachining works on the principal of points in contact of your milling cutter flute, and sets rpm & feed to suit based on SolidCAM's research of optimal speeds & feeds.
It will work best with a...

Thread Phase Matching is for use with thread turning - so no C-axis settings are going to make a difference.:tired:
The function allows you to easily chase an existing thread, by effectively getting...

Just make sure u don't rotate at all, or if you have had to rotate make sure to rotate back to machine B0 in the most direct way (M15/M16 selection).
The machine will want to be at B0 for the Pallet...

For reference of those that may search for the answer to this post in the future,
helical moves in XC are an optional extra offered by Okuma (as most features that are "standard on other machine...

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Ideally you would do simple profiles as how you first tried to, with the 2.5D profiles.
Must think of the HSM modules (HSR/HSS/HSM) as "saying machine everything within the boundary", to which...

If your looking at buying a premium CAM addin for Solidworks look around a bit more.
I have used Camworks at my last company and it was pretty poor. Not straight forward to use, always having to...

G137 allows programming of XY coordinates, but automatically translates them to XC coordinates.
As far as I can see, G137 as a coordinate conversion function only allows 3-axis moves X Y & Z with...

Investigate SolidCam and its support in your country as it is a great software, easy to use and integrates well with SolidWorks.
Mastercam is now outdated and being left behind in the wake of pure...

SolidCam is the best I've used so far.
More user-friendly than Camworks or Mastercam.
Product on-site training and post-processor support (initial & ongoing) should be key factors also.

Good...

Apologies Mad Welder, as my comment is a reaction to my satisfaction with SolidWorks. :D
I must admit my experience with Rhino is not much, but the fact is that after using SolidWorks its hard to...

The M263/M262 is for chip wash on the tool. (M262 = Off)
The coolant nozzle on the spindle body face, facing the Capto grooves is activated via M263 - this should also activate the other external...

Going thru the CAM selection too atm.
Have SolidWorks, about to purchase SolidCam.
If you already have SolidWorks, then you are on the right track of getting a CAM system that is an addin to...

If your serious about 3D modelling & CAD design then I recommend SolidWorks.
All the other softwares mentioned may have great features and/or be affordable, but they will never come close.
Go for...

Hello ChattaMan,
I run a Multus B400, we initially had trouble with swarf interfering with tool change.
I use a macro LIB file to run the tool change, which spins the tool with coolant wash on and...

At my current employer:
Average cnc machinist starts on around $28 p/hr (on apprenticeship completion).
Experienced skilled machinist get around $30 to $33.
Supervising machinist are $34 to $38...