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  1. Mike1974

    Preferred Fusion G-code editor?

    The posts I had were generated and opened in Cimco, great program IMO. ALso, notepadd++ is a free download and beats the pants off 'regular' notepad!
  2. Mike1974

    Preferred Fusion G-code editor?

    just stop please. everyone knows you hate MCX, move on!
  3. Mike1974

    Mastercam: transforming tool paths and multiple WPC's

    to make a second/third wcs, just make the transform at 0,0 and on the first page select assign new for wcs. unless there is something else going on, this is the way I have always used for a generic Haas post
  4. Mike1974

    Mastercam: transforming tool paths and multiple WPC's

    in your value boxes, type in (for example) 15.8mm. Working in the std english config start up, which I am pretty sure you are using, it will convert the 15.8mm to english units.
  5. Mike1974

    Mastercam: transforming tool paths and multiple WPC's

    Good post! I forgot about setting saying something about the increment values. :oops: Above that box (not to overload you sorry...) there is an option to ghost the original ops and copy them so everything is under one single transform op. There are other ways to do this for more advanced...
  6. Mike1974

    Mastercam: transforming tool paths and multiple WPC's

    Have you cahnged the t-form type in lower left? Try clicking both options (not at once), then check your code. I am 100% you just have an option set wrong. It won't take long to see a difference in output. That said, what version MCX? Are tour work offsets set so they output G54 etc, and not...
  7. Mike1974

    Mastercam: transforming tool paths and multiple WPC's

    what he ^ said. It's pretty straightforward when you know where to look. And if you click the help button in lower right a window should pop up showing the options and how they work.
  8. Mike1974

    To hot to run VMC???

    Couldn't say about heat issues. My office sits about 73 and the shop stays at 75 so... 😄
  9. Mike1974

    A bunch of dumb small CNC lathe questions

    nice we turn down to .007-.009" dia pins from brass quite a bit (:
  10. Mike1974

    WORK

    sounds like he is looking to hire, but? @Herding Cats I was going to ask him to re-word the title if possible but I see you are on it.
  11. Mike1974

    ST20Y sub spindle programming questions

    That is the problem. We are doing it as mentioned, programming both sides as if it's in the main spindle, then adding the G14. I guess my "confusion" or issue is the post is from Postability for the Haas ST20Y and the sub programming isn't posting correctly... And doing it with the G14 means...
  12. Mike1974

    ST20Y sub spindle programming questions

    M154 C AXIS ENGAGE (SETTING 102) M155 C AXIS DISENGAGE I am aware of the sync codes. @dsj - G14 with M143/M144 causes an alarm per Haas. We are working around for now, but would like to be able to use what Mcam is outputting for the sub using the M commands for the sub.
  13. Mike1974

    ST20Y sub spindle programming questions

    Nothing? Maybe I should move to the cnc section?
  14. Mike1974

    Surface finish when facing

    4140PH (PH = PRE-HARD , HT = HEAT TREAT) they may be interchangeable depending on brand? It is supposed to be 28-32Rc, don't know what that is in Bhn (?) scale...
  15. Mike1974

    Surface finish when facing

    think wheelieking is a member here. he had some nice pics of using versa grips bolted onto the face of chuck jaws https://www.miteebite.com/products/versagrip/
  16. Mike1974

    Surface finish when facing

    we use to run 4140ht at 800sfm and .03rev on facing/turning with an LMNX tangential insert give or take all day everyday. 10-12" slugs, 1.75-2.25' thick (start)
  17. Mike1974

    ST20Y sub spindle programming questions

    snip of code - ignore speeds feeds etc... (PRE-POSITION CUTOFF TOOL) T0707 (.12 OD CUTOFF RIGHT) G103 P1 (LIMIT BLOCK LOOK AHEAD) M155 G54 G18 G97 S149 M03 G00 Z-1.04 X5.125 M08 G50 S5000 G96 S200 M03 (PICKOFF SPINDLE - UNCLAMP AND EJECT PART) (EJECT STOCK PREP) M00 M111 (OPEN CHUCK SECOND...
  18. Mike1974

    ST20Y sub spindle programming questions

    Anyone programming one of these? I have a specific question (which will probably lead to more 😩 ).... We are using MCAM 2022 with a post from postability. Can post code if needed, but my question is, does the newer control (machine built 9-21) force you to use a G14/15 to program on the sub...
  19. Mike1974

    Advice for tapping 1/4-20 in 1018 bar operation

    What about something like this? https://www.mscdirect.com/product/details/31940257
  20. Mike1974

    Advice for tapping 1/4-20 in 1018 bar operation

    You mention spiral flute. Is it a bottoming, or modified bottoming by chance? Doesn't explain breaking on retract, but something to consider.
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