can i create curves all edges and squash all the wire frame to one z level?

jack are you talking about contour tool path?

version x my bad

ok I tried the solid layout it created a drawing with the 4 standard windows on a paper size. I just want the geometry around the outside of the solid to machine the contour.

am I doing something wrong

is there a quick way to create geometry for the outside contour of a solid.

I just want the outside profile without having to create lines and arcs by hand

you could post the code and add it in the manual input of the mazatrol or you could just get a post to handle it a multiplex is a pretty simple lathe to handle 2 spindles 2 turrets m function pretty simple maybe you should just tell the guy tough crap with using mazatrol sure its nice for turning but come on!

If you want to dispose of it you will have to pay call your coolant distributor

or pump it in a barrel and take it with you to reuse

It is not HSS it is powdered metal with cobalt we run 1/2 at 11460 rpm at 206 ipm pocket 1/2 deep depths I am sure metal removal rates are very close.

How about cleveland PM Plus list #538

cheaper then carbide and last for ever we run them in our cell for weeks. must be TiCN coated though.

Try them!

better built and HAAS just don't go together!

YCM eats a HAAS for lunch and very close on price

Great, have a good day. Sorry we didnt figure it out quicker

Did you try that?

So it was the NA and NB that were giving you troubles?

G0 G40 G53 G80 G90 Z100.

N100 (2.5 3 OR 5 FL. FACEMILL)

IF[ VATOL EQ 1. ] N110

IF[ VNTOL EQ 1. ] N105

M64

T1

N105 M6

N110 G0 G90 G15 H1 X-1.575 Y-1.7805 S4000 M3

G56 H1 Z1.

G71 Z1.

/ T2 M8

(1ST OP FACE Z0.)

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This is how our code looks

Another thing i just noticed

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NA10 IF[VATOL EQ 1 ] NB10

T1 M6

T2

G15 H1

NB10 G0 X2.7257 Y2.1296

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you should put your G15 H in the NB10 line

if the statement is true it will skip your work coordinate G15 H1

you would know if you were running scheduled. what method is number 3? it should tell you at the bottom of the dispaly when you are in auto

you do not have to use the variables to run a program it is just a safety line to make sure you do not start with the wrong tool in the spindle.

Oh are you running a scheduled program?

Look in your manual maybe it is 0 there is several operation methods

Yes we have it to check each tool

Ok make sure you always write down your original setting.

go to parameters page down to NC optional parameter WORD

#11 is designation of operation method I dont have the book in front of me but I think 1 is A

you can check your manuals to make sure

what machine is it MX 45 or ?

I just checked we are running method A just a minute I will tell you how to change it

Thats right, it drops the pot so you still need to clear it with the M64. you can change your operation method but B should work. We use the same on our 7000 control and I have not had that alarm

NA comes from lathe guys and IGF it posts NAT which stands for next actual tool you are right you can use most letter combos

VATOL is actual tool in spindle

VNTOL is next tool ( in ready pot)

M64 is next tool return (incase wrong tool in ready pot)

it is a way to make sure you have the right tool in the spindle on restart.

you can do the same with FANUC just #'s instead of letters

I assume this is on a horizontal

you can change your operation method I have never had this problem

Gary is right if you are using a peck drill cycle you will have to adjust your retract and return parameters to keep chips out

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