Multiple Parts In M.C.

[stang5197]

I need to machine mulitiple parts (all the same) on a milling subplate.

I imported the drawing into M.C.X and created the tool path for the profile of the parts. Here is the problem how can I set up multiple stocks for each part?

[Matt Berube]

One way to do this is to use a solid for stock. You create a solid block for each part and then a tiny sliver of a solid that intersects all of your blocks, then boolean add (assuming you have the "solids" add-on) the stock pieces together. This results in a single solid stock entity for verify.

[cadcam]

Is this for a visual or to program?

[Mike Mattera]

Matt: That's pretty clever

Mike Mattera

[Matt Berube]

Thanks Mike !

I am particularly honored to hear that from somebody with your experience.

[stang5197]

It was to program, we switched over to M.C. x a couple of weeks ago and we are still trying to figure it out.

Matt that worked thanks for the help.

Also I can't comment on Mike's experience, but I can comment on his training CD's. We bought all of the M.C. x training cd's that he has made and they are worth every penny.