MCX and 5 axis...

[WilliamD]

I'm looking at getting MCX, mill level 3. I have used MC9.1 a bit, and am familiar with the layout and use of MCX somewhat. I am looking at getting a 5-axis trunion style table for my mill, and mostly want to do 3+2 machining. I have a friend with MCX, but he only does 3 axis work, and couldn't offer much advice on multi axis.

A big thing I see a difference in MCX is the machine definition manager. Much easier than manually editing the posts. But it's certainly not clear to me. I don't want to have to pay thousands of extra dollars for a post. Does the mill level 3 for MCX make my goal pretty simple? It "appears" that I can just put my A and B axis under the table tree, and then define the limits and orientation. Is it that simple? Any insight would be greatly appreciated!

[PBMW]

You WILL need a 5 axis post. You will also need to purchase the multi axis module. It does not come with level 3 like it did in previous versions. Talk to your reseller about a post. They are machine specific and will pay for itself VERY quickly

[cadcam]

Williiam the machine Def do not make the post or does the control Def but they do interact with the posts for some setting. you will need a post still. Talk with the dealer. are you looking at one of the Haas with trunion setups. These machines configs are every were these days.

By the way complex 4th and 5 axis are an add-on. but for 3+2 do you need it NO! I have some customers that by just a level 1 and and a post with Curve 5ax and Drill 5ax add-ons and do 3+2 all day.

Are you going to Westec in Cali next week by chance to see all the machines and software?