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Sounds like you don't have enough ram to run soildworks.

Awsome!

I noticed on this forum that most of you know how to read and modify your posts where are you all learning this from?

I know this sounds novice but are all your solidcam default settings and files set correctly?

Sounds like a post issue I would conntact support do you have a copy of your old post. maybe you need to update your GPP. file.

Thats exactly how a gang tooling lathe works. I use to run an old wasino gang tooling lathe. That picture just reminded me of old memories.

Thanks,

Wow! The Heidenhain TNC 530 is one fancy control I've never seen one until today after watching a video on it.

Read this post, Machines & Machining engineering - Inverse time feed rate

yes you are correct inverse time feed is needed in order to keep your speeds and feeds the same when rotating your rotary table. I had my post made to only use inverse time feed during rotary...

HF1 means hot fix 1, sp2 means service pack 2 the deferences is a hot fix is minor and service pack is major in software change.

No you can't just change configurations without reselecting new geometry.
But you can save that model then right click cam part, select change model references and import your new configuration...

I have been using solidcam for about 3 years, I love it. Try a demo you won't be sorry.

In solidworks there is a command called linear pattern. Try playing around with that it will do some cool stuff.

What I meant was is your 4th and 5th axis break going on and off for every move or is it running smooth simultaneously?

Do you have the right post for that machine?
Are you using a wrap function or radial positioning?
3d milling is always going to have some scallop.

cant fiqure out how to change spindle speed from 1 step to 2 step.
This is a manuel lathe from Korea.
can't find much info don't know what year.
Only thing I could find is Gwang Ju nam lathe works...

With solid verify your not watching the tool.
Your looking at the part and seeing the resaults of the tool path.

What did you change it to?

In your solid verify go to setting then general you will see optimize redraw.
Increase the number I think the higher the better.

Let me take a crack at this.
I'm thinking because you are using I,J instead of R's when its mirroring they are backwards in your sub program.
Just a guess.

Jump right in and start making parts.
The only way to get good at somthing is to just start doing it.

Do you have a CAD CAM?

I mill that thread.
What tool are you going to use?
I bought a thread mill from thread mills USA part #TM NPT.
With this mill you don't make a tapered hole the thread mill will do it for you....

I had the same problem and belive it or not the best software for that is bobart. LOL

I use solidcam its great software.
It works perfect with solidworks.
Try a demo.

Mill and lathe will be using different posts so you will need separate part files.
Also when using deferent configuration you have to update your stock.
I hope this helps.

I don't think its worth it I use solidcam for milling and bought bobcad for my wire it works great.

you need to use the compensation in your technology page.
depending on your post it can be offset in wear or diameter offset.

There are no training courses you have to buy training from support.
I was not happy about it, the user guide doesn't make since without tutorials.

I haven't used mastercam in a long time but I thinks its on the same page were you chain.