Need Help!- HOLE DRILLING (EdgeCam 2010R1)

[mousongie]

Hi,


Im trying to turn drill a hole on X0z0. I should specifify that im working with solid model. When i go to the operation and select hole for turning, the prompt asks me to select a point. Im lost. Although i tried to go back into the design mode and create a point at X0Z0, and back into the manufacturing, I still cant select THAT point. Your comments are more than welcome.

Thanks in advance.

[tummen]

I dont have "turning" but have you checked that your sequence are set to use the same CPL as the one selected when you created the point in X0Y0
I would think that any points outside the axis center would need a driven tool.
canter drilling would not accept anything of the axis.
just my thoughts.

[Mimer]

If you draw a point at X0Z0 you will hit 2 entities, your Turn CPL and your point.
Use Tap key 2 switch between them so you can hit your point (Look at picture 1)

But if your using a solid model just use Feature Finder. Mark checkbox "find all holes" (Mill)
You can also select your feature if you rightclick on your hole in your feature browser. (Picture 2)

[mousongie]

Thank you very much to MIMER and TUMMEN! You guys are super!
Your input are HELPFUL indeed. Keep up the cool job!

[jtreanor]

Hi Mousongie,

Personally I don't use "Operations", the operation dialog does not have
access to all the modifiers / options, if you edit the hole cycle afterward
the operation explodes into individual instructions anyway.

for a Turn hole on center, select the drill from the toolstore
or just fill in the desired geometry for a tool.
be sure to set Axial and Tool Mode to "Fixed".

If you have a "Fixed" drill in a lathe the Hole Cycle will not
ask for a location - it can only be the center,
- that is a glitch in the "Hole Operation"

[mousongie]

Originally Posted by jtreanor Hi Mousongie, Personally I don't use "Operations", the operation dialog does not have access to all the modifiers / options, if you edit the hole cycle afterward the operation explodes into individual instructions anyway. for a Turn hole on center, select the drill from the toolstore or just fill in the desired geometry for a tool. be sure to set Axial and Tool Mode to "Fixed". If you have a "Fixed" drill in a lathe the Hole Cycle will not ask for a location - it can only be the center, - that is a glitch in the "Hole Operation"

I tried as you said, but i failled to locate the TOOL MODE option or box. To enlight you, letme say that im using 2010R1 version. Thanks in advance!

[jtreanor]

Hi Mousongie,

you need a newer "Adaptive" post in order to access the new features.
spindle control / coolant is now part of the tool selection.
Radius Comp is part of the profile cycle.
a lot of Menu and dialog box options are controlled by the post
see the attached Tool Dialog.jpg