What is Vitrual Gibbs

[Gibbsgod]

A follow up on Geometry, Material Data base, Tools, and others!!

In the geometry end of things, we have the assumption that there needs to be a point created at each trim (connect) location. This is a false statment. Also, there is the assumption that IF- there is a point already at that location it will need to be seleted to make the connection. This is ALSO not true.

By selecting 2 entities (line/line, line/arc, arc/arc, spline/line, etc....) you can connect (trim) them together. If there is a point at the location already, you can still select the 2 entities and connect them. The point will become the connector (trim point). There is also a extend/Intersect/connect function that will do more yet. The rest of the geometry creation tools are all there as well.

As for Geometry Expert (GE), I don't like it much at all. The entities need to be created in a way that the numbers in GE are created clean (one value instead of a valuse for each end of the entity. (that just makes changes that much harder) I ONLY use it for simple mods and drawing lathe parts. If the porfile is open, the you will have to re connect the end when you are done. (extra steps)

As for posts, well we have talked about them enough already. (let the dying dog sleep)

Tools, this is a good topic, There is NO tool database in GibbsCAM but, you can start Gibbs with a template file that will load a standard set of tools for Mill, Lathe and MTM parts. There is also the ability to store machining processes (complete machining operations like a taped hole, Stores spot, drill and tap with all the feeds, speeds, peck and other values) that you can load any time in any part. Also (new for V7.0) when working with holes, you have a hole database table that you can add to or modify that will automaticly build the proper tools for any type hole. You call out the hole type and the values (chamfer, dia, depth, etc...) and the type of machinng operations that you want to machine the holes with (spot, drill, chamfer, drill, bore, ream, back bore, etc...) and Gibbs will build the tools and the machining processes for you.

The material Database (speeds and feeds) This is a touchy spot with me. I think it SUCKS. You can edit and customize it at will, but I find too many dumb things that it has a problem with. I never use it. I would rather spend the same money and buy a stand alone version that is top notch.

Have a great week.

[Turbine]

So.....in v7, hole wizard will build the tools for you (something that it should have done from the beginning) instead of giving that stupid "tool not found - try creating a tool...." thing.

Can ya give us sum mor previews

[Gibbsgod]

Well, I guess you will see it sooner or later. So here it is. This is the way Hole Wizard should have workd the first time. It still isn't what I would like to see, but it does work.

If the image isnt clear, you will see "BLUE" hyper links in the tool checker list. (next to the tool list). This will give you several choices depending on how you want to machine something. Like to center drill a hole. The software will ask you to select between the proper tool, Center Drill or Spot Drill. The sizes are already defined for you.

Also, in the Hole Wizard, you will see support for blind and thru holes.


Hope this wets your whistle!!

[hardmill]

Originally posted by cadcam Post hast has proven it self many time over to many cad-cam companys. I would still think about looking at the Direct PostHast post.

I have to agree with cadcam on this one, I had the pleasure
of seeing it first hand at my former employer and was
impressed. Paul was way cool to work with. He not only
Made posts for Mastercam ,but UG as well.

PEACE