Material removal - Moduleworks
I'm looking for some tips on best practices for using material removal.I've been using Pro since '05 and recently went to Creo 3, the problems I have with Moduleworks are: -Takes a very long time to...
View ArticleCreate solid model milling tool
I am trying to create a milling tool from a solid model. It is a special shape that I want to make sure cuts correctly. The solid model has 1 feature - Revolve. When I am in a manufacturing file, these...
View ArticleBSPT Pipe Thread Programming in Creo Parametric
Anyone try to define a BSP or BSPT thread in Creo? Do we try custom tools or maybe define it as a tapered mill? Even without any check surfaces the tap I defined will not go past the start surface.
View ArticleFil routine.
I am trying to write a Fil to move the G41D2 (Cutcom/left) right belowthe Spindle but I don't have any luck. Can someone help?This is orginialO11...
View ArticleMazatrol Matrix Post
Hello all,I wonder if anyone would be willing to share a post for a Mazatrol Matrix controlleron a Mazak Quick Turn Nexus 250-II MY with live tooling. We're still using Wildfirepre version 2, date code...
View ArticleInstalling Creo 2.0 on second computer
Trying to install Creo Parametric 2.0 for a colleague (let's assume Aydee). Aydee is already using Creo on his work laptop, but it is slow, for the work he does. Very slow. I and Aydee would like for...
View ArticleCreo CNC Program and post processor code generating capabilities
Hi,Currently we are dealing with 2 machines at client site . Now how can we know that if code generated by Creo Machining extension can be directly integrated with these machines or not. If we require...
View ArticleDrawing Template/Format
Hi I have started creating a production ready NC template. Does any one have a template/format that you can share Regards Taju Joseph
View ArticleChamfer diameters and drill depths
I have been doing holes in parts for years and they always have to be tweeked at the machine tool. Pro gets in the ballpark but not accurate. I am building my tools as assemblies and I want to make my...
View ArticleCreo NC - How to create a custom tool Parameter file
For example, I would like "COORDINATE_OUTPUT" to default to SEQUENCE_SYS instead of the current MACHINE_SYS every time I make a new tool path. Also, is there a way to custom populate the quick...
View Articleptc creo 3 - ramp angle
dear friends;we are using creo 3 for cam programming , in roughing program although I mentioned ramp angle as 5 degree /less than 90 , cutter directly plunging on the material with out taking any ramp,...
View ArticleCan I turn on/off individual coordinate systems/features in different drawing...
Hi again, Im wondering how, if possible, I can hide or display certain features in different views of the same drawing. For example, in the image I uploaded, I have two coordinate systems, and I want...
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Pocket milling approach - Expert machinist
Hi I created a pocket with pocket expert machinist feature.And i saw a issue with the fisrt approach motion : the tool plunge under the retract plane, up to the retract plan and start the ramp....
View ArticleWhere is the "Whats new" file for the enhancements regarding Expert Moldbase...
Where can we find the file that explains whats new and improved for EMX 10? What is the significance of F000 vs M000 for the build number?
View ArticleProblem 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...
View ArticleProfile milling, avoiding retract
I've been fighting Creo2 (and WF4 previously), trying to avoid or suppress retracting while in a profile milling sequence. I have the retract plane defined 50mm above the fixture and part, but I have a...
View ArticlePTC Creo Lathe turning with diameter g-code output
Hi Folks, I am have an inconvenient issue using Creo Manufacturing to output lathe code to use on our Haas Lathe. Typically we keep our Haas TL1 lathe in diameter programming mode - this is the easiest...
View ArticleInstalling Creo 2.0 on second computer
Trying to install Creo Parametric 2.0 for a colleague (let's assume Aydee). Aydee is already using Creo on his work laptop, but it is slow, for the work he does. Very slow. I and Aydee would like for...
View ArticleSolid turning tools
Anyone have solid models of turning tools they are willing to share. I am looking for 3/4" shank turning/grooving/facing/threading tools and any kind of boring tools. I have used Pro/Man for milling,...
View ArticleEmmegi Post Processor?
Does anyone know of a post processor for a 5 axis head Satellite XLmill from a company called Emmegi?Thanks,Mike
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