Acu-Right Millpwr

[Tazzer]

Has anyone seen or have a Mastercam post for and Acu-Right Millpwr. We just picked up the millpwr to add on to one of our bridgeport and as my reseller is never in or never responds to e-mails I thought I would see if anyone knows if there is one for the Acu-Rite millpwr.

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Tazzer

Mastercam should have millpwr G-post as standard, If you don't find me give your E-mail address and I send it to you.

[psychomill]

What version Mastercam are you using? Version 9 (and I believe 7 and 8) has it on the CD. If you're using MCX, then you can take these posts and convert them.

Massage as necessary.....

[rkemmet]

Hi There,
I am using MCX, but like many other my distributor is very difficult to get a hold of / not absolutely sure he is still in business. I am looking for just a basic post processor for accu-rite mill power, i can edit it once i have a starting point. Thank you very much for your time.

Ryan

[scadvice]

You didn't say if you had a 2 axis or a 3 axis retrofit. the only difference is you have to press the start button more on 2 axis.

Here is the points you need to know about Millpwr controls using g-code.

You cannot use cutter offsets with g-code.

The best way I have found to use them is a a sub program call up.
Making the easy cuts with the conversational and the complex with the g-code that way.

you cannot edit g code on the pendant.

In the two axis control ( I haven't tried it with 3 axis yet) ,and with not to complex shapes, I use a DXF file, it works great and there are some editing functions.

Most posts will work, but you will have to edit out the codes that are non- functional.

I wrote one, but sorry to say it is not in a mastercam format or translatable.

FYI- I understand that they are coming out with a USB port connection soon.

When I had guestions about the millpwr, I found it best to call the factory, not, the dealer, and telling them the dealer was not answering my questions.

Steve

[Norty]

Hey i have a 3 axis conversational mill with Millpwr and accu-rite components. i have been trying to convert mastercam files to g code that will run on it. Where do i find the plug in for accu-rite mills for mastercam x3?

[steve5280]

My company just acquired a Bridgeport/Millpwr 2 axis mill... and I was surprised to see that there is no way to comp tools other than changing the drawing to reflect the cutter dia chosen.... will lying to the control about the dia. accomplish anything?

Thanks... I'm a newbie to this forum... and this is my 1st post... site looks awesome... lots a helpful info.

[scadvice]

... will do cutter comp.when you program in it's conversational or dkf files. It will not do CComp in G code format. See page 5-7 in the manual.
norty, the Millpwr does only a very basic g-code as you can see starting on page 3-32. I was able to create a post in an old 2 1/2 axis EzCad I have, by leaving the commands it will not do blank. I suppose if you need to, you can put something in a post command which the control ignores such as "M1". I do not have a mastercam post.

Most of the work I do on the 2 axis machine is in the conversational or dxf files. The conversational and the dxf are very user friendly once you get the hang of it. I do use g code at times for 3D profiling of a feature on the 3 axis machine. But, most big time 3D... I will do on my machining center.

Steve