Originally Posted by boro_boy  Thanks Mike, I'm sure there has to be a better solution, but for now as a workaround I saved the original multi-chain toolpath as geometry and then rechained as a single chain. I didn't think of this initially as I was trying to program the part efficiently .
thanks,pedro |
The link is a file that I did using multiple chains for a stick style program. I could have used transform, but I didn't...
Look at the Top Operation along with the Finish Profile operations. I was able to keep the tool down while rapiding to the next chain.
The trick on the Finish Profile was to have the Retract, Feed, and Stock planes "below" my Z Cut plane and then use the Clearance option with the check box turned on for "Before and After Operation".
I have also used the Toolpath Editor, but I normally only use that as a last resort because it locks the operation and if you make a change you have to regenerate it and go into the Editor again.
The file is X3-MU1. I know it will not open in anything before X3.
http://www.files.mastercamforum.com/NoRetractChains.MCX
Mike in MN
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