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Right angle head?

Anyone familiar with writing toolpath for right angle head? Do I build a special tool?Create a coordinate system that makes the code come out right, or what?

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Adding new supplier in EMX

Is there any way to add new supplier in the EMX supplier list? Or is there any way to create our own supplier in EMX? Can anyone help me to solve this......

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Post Processor for Easel / Inventables Carvey CNC 3A milling machine

Hi Not sure if I've posted in the correct place so my apologies if wrong I've just purchased a little desktop CARVEY 3A CNC machine from Inventables which I intend to use for manufacturing 2 operation...

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Extra line in post, causes dwell. Why? How do I fix it?

Thanks for reading, I hope someone can help.Look at the attached G code (underlined code is the problem and redundant) and tell me why this is, and how to get rid of it.ThanksJon

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Dynamic milling like MasterCAM?

Good morning,                It was brought to my attention by a new coworker that use toprogram using MasterCAM on how to improve our machining process. He showedme some videos of the Dynamic milling...

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creo and vericut

I have installed the ptc creo parametric 3.0  and vericut 7.4.1. When I try to simulate material removal at vericut, ptc says that the application vericut_dll is not available or is not supported in...

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creo, vericut integration

i'm little new to creoso anybody plese explain me how i can integrate vericut into creo 2.0i have already install both softwears but when i run nc check it gives "Application VERICUT_DLL is not...

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Problems when trying to get the G-code on PTC Creo Manufacturing

I get an error while trying to get the G-Code of a machining operation.I have the uncx files saved in the correct folder.I have done the same procedure on other computer and i dont have this...

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Module Works was Right!!

I had a part with 4 of the same cuts in it so I programmed the first 1 then Mirrored it to the second third and 4th location then ran play path and everything cut fine. I then ran Module works and it...

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Gpost Fil help request for Fanuc Oi

I am trying to get the text from the PPRINT to come after the tool change and just cant seem to figure it out.  I can get the Tool Name to go there (I've gotten the Tool Offset Number there aswell) but...

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Problem with assembly constraints in Creo 2 M030

Hi All I am having a problem replacing a reference part in a manufacturing assembly, the part is in a family table, so I am selecting from within the parts files family table to replace. The model is...

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Play Path

We just switched to Creo 2 and I am struggling with play path. I used to be able to do play path, pick the file name and a it would open a dialog box that I could control the speed. It will still open...

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creo and vericut

I have installed the ptc creo parametric 3.0  and vericut 7.4.1. When I try to simulate material removal at vericut, ptc says that the application vericut_dll is not available or is not supported in...

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using text in Creo sheetmetal is a nightmare?

I sent a dxf sheetmetal part with lots of engraved text (with a font thats suitable for lasercutting of course) to our manufacturer.They told me the text is totally messed up with lots of double lines...

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Building a new computer.

I'm building a new rig for running Pro/NC and I'm wondering if anyone has any insight. I'm thinking Quadro M4000 for a graphics card, 32gb of 2400 MHz ram, And of course a solid state drive. The big...

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SheetMetal Mfg autonesting ignores clamps

My problem is that SheetMetal Mfg automation autonesting is ignoring anyclamps I have defined and is nesting parts over the top of the clamps.How do I get SheetMetal Mfg to respect the clamps I have...

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Howto use mold component catalog

Dear, I've installed Creo 1.0 M030.I've checked the options "Mold Component Catalog" and "Plastic Advisor" during installation.Plastic Advisor works, but I can't get any access to the Mold Component...

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ModuleWorks Ball end mills look like chamfer tools?

Running Module works my ball end mills and bull nose end mills look like chamfer mills ?Any one else seen this? the picture below is a .0625 ball end mill.This picture is a .125 .020 corner radius tool...

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Eliminating X,Y in G02/G03

We recently purchased a Haas VF-2 that will not run on the same post as our older Haas machines. It does not like redundant moves or having a X or Y move within a G02/G03 line that also has an I,J...

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Vericut version for Creo 3

What version of Vericut should be included with Creo 3 M010? It is using 7.1.5 on my system. I thought it was supposed to move up to 7.3.

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