have posting conflicts with prototrak MX3

[SAVORYVILLEMACH]

I use version 9 master cam with the MPROTMX3.pst When I load the program in to the prototrack, the program doesn't have a spindle speed command which is needed for this machine, and It doesn't load the rapid clearance planes for the drill cycles. it starts the drilling from the clearance plane. I loaded it into this machine as a .CAM file. All help is appreciated.

[Mike Mattera]

Does the Prototrak support drilling with a high retract (Clearance plane) move?

Mike Mattera

[SAVORYVILLEMACH]

I believe it does,

[Alex_Cole]

These are very easy modifications for your Mastercam reseller to correct. I would recommend contacting them and send them your files.

MC9 with toolpaths
NC program with notes explaining what needs changed
your post processor files

You are going to need to know what corrections are needed to the code for the machine to run. I believe this is what Mike was getting at. You need to look in your manual and see if a value is missing from the drilling output that is causing the drill to start from the clearance plane, or is there a position output missing prior to the drilling op that your machine uses for a return point.

If your local dealer has to do the research they will have a harder time helping. This same thing applies on here. We would need to know the details to be ale to help more.

HTH
AC