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Hey guys, I've been lurking on this thread and, must admit down loaded the pst file to see the different output.

Did simple one diameter turn ( turn rough ) and posted it ( take a look and...

Thanks physco but, I don't believe this post does or if it does I don't know how or where to sellect that option.
The Gibbs post we use has that option. I take a look again and see if I've over...

Thank you so much!
I had to experiment with the options contained within the Transform tool path dialogue but finially got it sorted out.

Monday I'll put this to the class, I'm assuming my...

Hey Gang,

Just finishing up my last year in school and learning tons. Asked my instructor how to post multiple work offsets and he didn't really know.
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anywho,....... what I want is...

At the point of the red arrow there are three horizontal chains one on top of the other all with different lengths. you must manually delete these layered chains or you chaining efforts will fail.
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Try trimming all joining points. It may "look" connected but no be. For the time it takes, just use the trim functions and double check.

peace

EDIT: so i took a look at the dxf file. there...

Wow I had not heard this sad news. I only comunicated via this forum but he was super helpful for me in getting my V2 up to speed. My condolences to his family.


PDF files of both operator and...

Good Job!
Were you able to get it to output M22, M26, M25? How about the canned cycles and subs? The call syntax for the sub is peculiar to this system. I found the drilling cycles to be tedious to...

Tail stock can be used on a 4th in the same manner it is used on a lathe. To support long stock. Usually a 3 to one ratio. IE: 1in dia = 3" max stick out before a tail stock would be use. One...

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Mastercam posts long hand code and as such, unless you've changed a default, will not use canned cycles.
So unless you do lots of drilling (G81, G82, G83), want the table to home (G50)...

Well though i don't understand why my choice of tool effected the lay of the tool path on the curved surface, I got the result I wanted.

Ended up using offset Project and projecting the text onto...

EDIT: Thanks Cadam, I'd not noticed your file attachment.

So I've noticed a few things I'd not done:

You made a solid of my surface and projected onto that.
Is that needed in order to do this...

X2 file

Hi guys, I'm currently completing my third year CNC Machinist program at our local Pollytech school. I'm attempting to project some lettering on a surface for engraving.
Here's the issue,...

Ray, thanks for the tip!! I'm consulting my config docs right now. What you did makes sense, funny I didn't consider that myself.
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Good stuf.
:cheers:
Owen

I've been runing a Hitachi for some years. Basically problem free. One word of advice/caution. Make sure you buy one large enough to handle the starting load of the spindle.

As explanation here is...

I agree. Though I am committed to my V2 and enjoy using it. This is definitely a hobby machine. You can spend money on it and improve things, for sure, but I too would rather have bought a Haas.
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Correct. That is what mine is.

Owen

So I was doing some simple indexing on my 4th just now but couldn't find a way to zero it out.

I homes accurately but I mounted my work and needed to mill three flats 120 deg. apart.
I ended up...

Well gave G44 and G99 a try but no luck ........... if any one else has and suggestions Please pass them along ....

peace

Here's a link to the OEM files for my 99 V2XT. Its in a zip file You can try it if you think it'll work.

Owen

V2XT 1999

Thanks George. I was already on that. I'll let you know if this changes my situation.

As a side note, I noticed the post processor plotted my X/Z arc in short X - Z motions. Not X-Z I/K.

Owen

Yeah I was thinking the same sort of idea though, at this moment, I'm at a loss as to the M/G code. I'll have to look at the manual.

Thanks.

Owen

Hey gang,

I've been making chips with my V2XT and have been increasing the feed rates as I go along. I've found that when executing X Z arcs above 30ipm the feed rates cycle up and down from...

I too am using the Hitachi. Works great but dont find the need for a resistor. What am i missing?

Hmm okay well that's excellent info. My system is definetly not a custom set up. It is a Kurt Power Draw bar. Though I though Machintek said the Kurt system was 1/2x13.......... I must have a wire...

Can anyone recommend a source for BT tooling with the 1/2"x13 threading? Any thing I find on Ebay is 12mm ........... :confused:

I have a full collet set in 1/2" and don't want to get rid of it...

Thanks guys. I'm probably going to pull it off and put the other lettering on it. The felt pen is sort of an eye sore.
Al, i didn't put any cover over the LCD. At this point, there is no coolant or...

Hey gang, here's a picture of my 19" lcd retro fit to my V2XT. I just finished cutting out the stainless panel. Did all the lettering on the mill as well. Too bad I didn't think to do the "start"...

Thanks George. All the holders I'm finding are 12mm .......