Can someone help figure this out, please?

[windrider]

I am just beginning to work in mastercam v9.1. I have made one simple solid (in ProDesktop) for practice but I can't figure out how to make toolpath for it. Here's a pic



I have attached file in .IGES (3 versions) and .DES format for you who want to help me.

[chuy]

I only see the des version...I can't use that

[Matt Berube]

Windrider,

The best format to upload would be .mc9 or a parasolid (.xt).

[windrider]

Yeah, I now saw that I have uploaded log files for IGES I have uploaded it again.
Unfortunately I can't export .mc9 file from PRO/Desktop. I can export .STEP file if that suits you guys more.

[billystein]

if i were you i would first try surface rough pocket. when you figure out a few things and make it work then try surface parallel then surface contour.
many toolpaths will work but you need to learn which one you prefer for your own procedure. i use these toolpaths the most and they are very reliable for my application. i make many prototype and short run jobs so cycle times are not as important as programming time. also i leave the machine unattended many times on unproven programs so i have confidence that they won't crash.

[billystein]

see mc9 file

[billystein]

billystein@excite.com


if you send email i will reply file

[windrider]

Thanks for your advice. I have sent you an e-mail.

[windrider]

I have some problems sending you e-mail. I have yahoo account and I keep getting failure notices. Do you have any other e-mail I can send to?

[billystein]

billystein@yahoo.com

[Steve Arteman]

Windrider,
I'm with Billy on the rough pocket, surface parrallel and contour are also good usually no problem toolpaths, but finish project is a great toolpath for this part. If I get some time I will post a video on what I have. I do have a sample of blend on my site. it is not your part but you can look it over to see the finish. go to the site below look for blend.
Steve
www.cad2cam.blogspot.com

[windrider]

Thank you all for your help. Billystein thanks for e-mailing me, that really helped me. I've done somethins with Surface finish/contour and I will post it later for you guys to tell me what you think.

Thanks, once again!