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One more question. I am running this software on 2 different computers.

When I chain the toolpath on one computer the arrow and directtion show up on the screen and stays there. On the other...

Thanks again. Think I got it now.
I will let everyone know how we did.

Cadcam thanks for the help.

I was able to get the wire frame I need thanks to Steves tutorial.

Is there a way to create a toolpath that will remove most of the stock of the middle and end boss...

Wow Steve. So very, very informative! Love the vid. I will try creating some tool paths today and see what happens. I might still have some q's.

Will keep you posted.

Thanks so much
Pete

Understood about the wire frame. I guess my issue is how do I get a wire frame from a surface model. Is there something on the import to do? This is coming from SolidWorks.

When I do ALT S I can...

Steve, thanks. The video says "error downloading codec" so I can't see it. Maybe it is my computer here at home. I will try it at the shop tomorrow.

Hi, thanks. wow I am confused. So now there are just entities and no surfaces? You Used just island facing and one tool to complete this? Was this converted to a .DXF from .IGES?

I use Mastercam...

Ok I think I figured it out using the .ZIP.

Please let me know what you guys think.

Thanks much

Thanks for all the help guys.

I would like someone to look at the file I have created. It still is not right and not sure what to do.

How do I attach .MC9 file?

Thanks again

Steve,

Thanks for the help on this matter.

Another question. How can do I get the entities to join together to form a contour tool path? When I go to toolpaths-contour-chain, I am only allowed...

Ok I understand. I just tried the curve, one edge and I get a Z vector pointing positive (up) is this arrow direction of Z movement? I think it should be pointing down towards the surface? how do I...

I guess I could try the 2-d contour. This will need a DXF file instead of an IGES?

Hi,

I am trying to cut a simple 3 step block in my Haas mini-mill. the block is 2x2x6 inches. I want to create 3 steps. 2 of the steps are 1/2" down form one to another incrementaly. so the 3...

Thanks for the reply. The shape is 1/2" round chamfer tool with a 45 deg angle When I set the Z depth to "0" in parameters page Mastercam post process's a Z depth of -.200

I set the Z to +.180 in...

Hi guys I would like to break the edge of my part with a chamfer tool in my HAAS minimill.

When I select 2D chamfer Mastercam cuts the chamfer but it looks heavy. If I set a "0" z depth it...

Thank you much. I do not have a closed chain so I went into toolpath editor and tried a few things. Now there is a "lock" on and will not regen the path?

Hi, how can I change the start point of my tool paths? From a top view, I want the tool to start on the lower left hand corner, but MC keeps starting it at the lower right hand corner. How to change?...

Hi we have a new HAAS MINIMILL. I was wondering what you guys are using for a post to run this machine?

I am using MC V9. I have tried The MPHAAS processor as well as the MPFAN. There are a few...

Ya I was questioning that remark by my salesman also. My doorway measures 83" high and 63" wide. The doorway will need to be changed. Even without the 4" extended Z it wouldn't fit. Yes I have...

I have the same problem. The salesman at EASTEC told me the minimum height is 90", BUT it can be broken down further, BUT will cost considerably more because they have to set it all back up and...

The extended Z option looks like the way to go. That 8" RT looks like it fits real nice in there. Never thought about the driving torque of the RT... super good advice Geof. Thanks!! :cheers:

I am running V 9.1 now, but have not had a chance to look at MC-X. Got all the new software just haven't had time to check it out. I will be going back to MC school again this summer. Their...

Thanks for the advice. No I will not be getting the 15K spindle. Too much speed and too much money. It can be spent better elsewhere.

I have picked out the CAT 40 tooling package that HAAS offers...

lol... Yes it is difficult to get the kids to design a part that can actually be made. The worst is getting them to create a drawing that I can understand. Takes some serious patience. same goes for...

This is my regular 40hr a week job. I am solo and build one of a kind prototypes that Engineering students design. Really cool but hectic. I had a couple of helpers in the past, but I am under such a...

Ya I guess if I was paying $32k a year to go to school I would throw a fit too. hehehehe

AHH my mistake. I was reading the brochure and all it says is a max spindle of 15K. I went on their website and the 10K spec is there. Thanks for pointing that out.

So these professors here want...

I understand your concern. I was just going by the specs on the super mini which has a 15,000 RPM spindle. No I probably will not run up to the max 15K. So it sounds like I can get away with the CAT...

My door way is 85"X66". Looks like the door way will have to be modified on the height.

Thanks

Thanks for thre info Geof. As Ken said there is a choice on the super mini. I just wasn't sure if the BT was needed for the 15,000 RPM spindle. BT is more accurately balanced?

Well the college has...