Originally Posted by
Superman
You're on a Mastercam rant... you sure it is not a user or machine deficiency ?
How about letting us in on what machine & control you are wanting to setup on.
1st...
Have you approached the machine supplier regarding training ? ...... you need to know what your machine needs in the way of nc code, tooling capabilities ( what I need vs. what I have).
2nd ...
programming skill is experience..... you can't be an ace pilot when you've just mastered kite flying. ( what is your m/cing background ie mill or lathe... programming experience ?)
mill/turn is mill progamming + lathe programming.... you really jumped into the deep end. They are separate processes requiring different thought tracks....
I don't understand why Mastercam is being at fault for not being easy to do your setup.... It is the operator's skill with the machine that stats the ball rolling.... With Mastercam you place the part relative to the orign as you would have the stock placed in the machine..... then leave the WCS alone for the remainder of that setup....T & C planes are then used for the milling ops of different faces.