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    Re: Back c'bores programming

    in MC 2022 and 2023 use Advance drill . you can control every part of the motion.
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    Re: Milling with tabs remaining

    you cannot do tabs while using the slot mill option. if you use contour the is a actual option for tabs in the operation tree.
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    Re: Machine Simulation

    if the models for the kinematics were mad in inch and you want them to be in Metric. open them up and scale them by 25.4.
  4. Re: When I use smart dimensions, all my dimensions are angular even though

    They are Italic or are not flat to the plane you are working in?
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    Re: Opening SW part in MC

    Are you running the release version of Mastercam 2021. you may need to do an update as Mastercam may have been released before the SW 2021 version so the support was not there.
    I cannot remember how...
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    Re: Mastercam mill turn Mazak

    I would start looking at the Machine Application Guide. We include this to help with things like this for the pacific Machine control file.Now I am including a screen shot from a Integrex i-300 1000U...
  7. Re: Master cam swarf 4axis finishing inconsistency

    Are you saying to make Sheet solid extensions or do you mean Surfaces as extension run off surfaces?
  8. Re: Rotary axis planes determining - WCS and tool plane

    This will help look for what Rick is trying to point you towards. But if you picked one of the Generic 4th machine defs then this what you would see. this is the Generic Haas 4th Machine def for...
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    Re: entry motion for cnc wood router

    https://www.cnczone.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=477734&stc=1

    This should give you what you want. if you lower the depth cuts you get more.
  10. Re: Master cam swarf 4axis finishing inconsistency

    Look at using RollDie option in the Chooks. or application based on what version you are running.
  11. Re: Rotary axis planes determining - WCS and tool plane

    what toolpath are you trying to using to cut this? now the WCS for the 4th is the machine WCS for this 4th? if you are doing a multiaxis toolpath output as a 4th or say multiaxis rotary, I would...
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    Re: Question on unified toolpath

    Jimmy, this really hard to see what you asking as a blend. can you send me your file? Also long time know see hear. hope you are well.
  13. Thread: Mastercam X8

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    Re: Mastercam X8

    So you have a red USB key to plug in? That would be a Network Hasp. not sure were the conversation of V8 came from as you said and posted a picture of X8.
  14. Re: Looking for training book on Mastercam post processors

    There is a Post basics class on the Mastercam University you may want to look into.

    https://university.mastercam.com/
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    Re: Problems cutting pockets

    Ya this whole Covid thing has just been a night mare for sure. my house hold has been good. No issues so fare keep fingers crossed. MC 5.5 so if I remember correctly that was1995. If I remember...
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    Re: Problems cutting pockets

    Hey Superman my old friend you are correct it's old not 20 but note to far off. lol I have a customer that happens to be my old boss from the 90"s I am doing a project for. I remember I tried to get...
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    Re: Problems cutting pockets

    Well thank you for your opinion and 8 years later and on a version that was easily over 15 years . But I have made good pockets in Mastercam sense the 80's with not much fight at all. Now there are...
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    Re: X axis is off center

    Well this conversation continues to go forward. I am not worried about my methods of teaching or doing. I continue to help other's grow in there careers that make me feel good.

    If I can help I...
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    Re: X axis is off center

    Really. so the next guy posts the way I do it. (if using common sense a guy travels the z below the block then raises it until the block can slide under the cutter . This will prevent damage to the...
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    Re: X axis is off center

    What you don't use paper. like I used to do in the early days and seen many do lol but you are correct if you don't have a Probe or a gauge setter then the best is to use a block I fully agree. this...
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    Re: X axis is off center

    Mac, how things should be a normal is really your opinion for if they come from the top or bottom. I find shops that come from the bottom all over the place and states. some start that way and some...
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    Re: Right-angle milling head

    Print FX not know what version we are talking about. there is youtube videos like from Eapprentice.net showing how to add the option for adjusting the machine def to support angle heads to the X...
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    Re: 4th axis master cam tool path problem

    I suggest you get with your Reseller as there will be a little in-depth work on the post and multiaxis.
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    Re: need an mc8 converted to stl

    If you want to share your file I can convert it.
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    Re: Most stable versions of mastercam?

    2022 is out and really stable.
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    Re: Post processor for HAAS VM3

    Reach out to your reseller they should give you one at no cost. Also you are asking for a Post and not defining what version?
  27. Re: State of Mastercam in 2021. Toughts? Annoyances? Praises?

    I would be interested in what type of work you do. the improvements that been added sense X3 have really made my work and ease of use better every time a new version comes out.But I program all kinds...
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    Re: Metacut Utilities

    Bill at Northwood stopped support many years ago. so really good luck finding anything.
  29. Re: Looking for Mastercam Mill Turn Post Processors

    So you know if you are talking for the Mill Turn Product they are not your standard posts and Machine and control. they are a Single Machine environment. but both options are going to be locked to...
  30. Thread: UMC750

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    Re: UMC750

    There are many changes in the default 5x post to make work with the table table setup of the UMC 750.
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