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  1. #1
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    Multiple work offsets same part OP - best way??

    Basically I have multiple doubble vices and I am making the same part multiple times in the machine at the same time. The part is already programed to one work offset. I know I can just copy the g-code and copy the program to the end of the program and just change the work offset for each additional part I want made in the same cycle. What I am trying to do is eliminate the tool changes. Is the only way to do this is manually copy and pasting the code for each tool on the g-code. Does mastercam have a built in better way? I am using X4.

  2. #2
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    Figured it out... Tool Path Transform... works great!

  3. #3
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    The sub-program is the best way.

  4. #4
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    you have to add the veiw manager to the toolbar and copy the top view and use that for each different part you want to machine.

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