Problem- haas dxf

[dxxx]

i just started learning the dxf system my tm1 and found it very difficult to use. Do most people use the dxf or do they just type in g code or use a cam system?

[-Chris-]

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[Donkey Hotey]

I'm guessing that you're talking about very simple parts, right? The .DXF converter is pretty limited from what I remember (we have it but, I've never used it).

To answer your question: yes, it works but we rarely create parts that are simple 2D silhouettes. That forces us to hand code or use a CAM system (in our case: Mastercam).

[KenFoulks]

The DXF import function on a Haas machine was designed to replace CAD programs for 2D geometry. Some geometry may be easier to hand-code but being able to generate a tool path on an already designed part can be very helpful and efficient.

[pit202]

Originally Posted by dxxx Do most people use the dxf or do they just type in g code or use a cam system?

there are many occasion in with these three types of programming has his own benefits , usually I do programs in CAM , there is no way to do a hand nc code faster than with a smart cam (even doing one hole ), but I do write some hand programs too for eg. part probing.

Peter