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  1. Solidworks or Delcam Powershape for die design

    Hi,

    I was wondering what is the best package for die design. I use Solidworks just now for general modelling but I am now looking to get into die design and manufacture.

    I have purchased Delcam...
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    Would anyone happen to have any turning...

    Would anyone happen to have any turning strategies that they are willing to share??

    I am trying to put together some rough/ finish turning and grooving strategies but I am having some difficulties...
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    Setting Technology for materials

    Hi,

    I am looking to setup technology in Edgecam so that when I select 'Options, Select Technology', I can pick the material that I wish to use and when selecting a tool/cycle the correct cutting...
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    Edgecam Strategy Manager

    Does anyone have experience using Edgecam Strategy Manager.

    We are looking into purchasing it and was wanting to know how peole find its flexiblity.

    We are a manufacturer of aerospace parts...
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    Turning using solids

    I would like to ask fellow Edgecam users what their opinion is of Turning using solids.

    I manufacture complex parts and I am personally finding it difficult to see the benefits of using solids...
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    Unfortunately the lead move remains no matter...

    Unfortunately the lead move remains no matter what lead move that you enter. It is not always 5mm it can increase or decrease. This only happens when you are inside grooves.

    I will try a fresh...
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    I may be able to help you out with a fagor post...

    I may be able to help you out with a fagor post processor for lathes.

    Send me your email on a private message and I will give you a post for this.

    It may not be identical to what you are...
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    EDGECAM FRUSTRATIONS!!!

    Am I the only person who finds Edgecam very frustrating to work with???

    I have been using Edgecam for approximately 4 years now and I am quite a competent user.

    Firstly, I would like to say...
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    EDGECAM FRUSTRATIONS!!!

    Am I the only person who finds Edgecam very frustrating to work with???

    I have been using Edgecam for approximately 4 years now and I am quite a competent user.

    Firstly, I would like to say...
  10. Which drawing/solid modelling package

    Hi,

    Looking for some general opinions for solid modelling and drawing packages.

    I currently manufacture aerospace engine components and use Edgecam for machining and Edgecams Part modeller...
  11. I believe I have given you the incorrect info,...

    I believe I have given you the incorrect info, when i said the LC30 only supports metres/min I meant that it only supprts mm/rev.Sorry.

    I have had a look at an LC30 Manual and it does not mention...
  12. Okuma LC30-can turret feeding when spindle is stopped?

    I am trying to carry out a ball bar check on Okuma LC30.

    This requires the spindle to be stationary but the turret feeding.

    The machine appears to be only capable of metres per minute which...
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    hi for some reason i can not open this file. is...

    hi for some reason i can not open this file. is it corrupt????
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    live tooling accuracy???

    Looking to purchase Puma 600/700 with live tooling.

    Does anyone have experience of the live tooling on these machines or any other lathes with relation to accuracy.

    We would be creating PCDs of...
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    PUMA600/700 Live tooling accuracy

    Looking to purchase Puma 600/700 with live tooling.

    Does anyone have experience of the live tooling on these machines or any other lathes with relation to accuracy.

    We would be creating PCDs of...
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    Which turn/mill machine?

    I am looking to purchase a turn/mill machine.

    Something that can handle up to 900 diameter and can hold 0.002" true position on a hole PCD.

    We would be cutting stainless and superalloys.

    ANY...
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    B axis rotation

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    My mind has gone blank!!

    Say I want to drill a hole at 45 deg.

    Assume that the component is set up at...
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    B axis rotation formula.

    My mind has gone blank!!

    Say I want to drill a hole at 45 deg.

    Assume that the component is set up at machine-x0 y0 and the hole being drilled is lined up along y0.

    B0 is the front of the...
  19. Formula for B axis rotation on machining centre?

    Can anyone tell me the formula for X and Z co-ordinates when you rotate the B-Axis around the centre of a horizontal machining centre and the you have a part or fixture which is sitting at z200.
    ...
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    Good stuff. I have not had time to even look...

    Good stuff.

    I have not had time to even look at the post lately.
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    That would be great. Any help would be...

    That would be great.

    Any help would be appreciated.
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    Maho Postprocessor for Edgecam

    I am currently using Edgecam CAD/CAM software.

    I am having trouble getting the correct output on my Maho Post processor.

    It is a 3 axis Vertical Maching Centre using Philips control.

    Common...
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