Thanks for the reply.
I am using 9.1, just loaded it a few days ago.
The problem I am haveing is this: I just started a new job where all the CNC operators are and have been using radius comp toolpaths, where they add in the radius of the actual tool in the tool offset register on the machine, so the toolpath is the actual line of the part. Since they already have hundreds of programs written this way I am try to keep them the same.
My last job I programmed all toopaths with computer or wear comp. and the only offsets were the difference in real and net size of the tool used, or small adjustments.
I have gotten MasterCam to program contours in control comp, the only problem is that I cannot get the comp started before the lead in-out, so the tool goes down to the start of the lead in, moves to comp and then follows the lead in toolpath. If I could just get the tool to start off the part (outside profile), arc into comp, go aroung the part, overlap and the arc away out of comp that would be ideal.
The other option is to program with wear comp and teach the operators to set-up with zero tool comp. Some of the oldtimers are most likely going to forget at some point and see a zero comp and add in the raduis like they have been doing for years and then CRASH!.
Thanks for your help.
Randle  |