Selection Filter
Is there a way to prevent the following ? In setting up a new milling sequence (cutline, profile, etc), with the surface reference collector tab selected and the selection filter set to Mill Volume...
View ArticleAssembly to step file
Hi guysim trying to save an machining assembly file to a step file. Trouble is when it's opened in another software the whole assembly becomes one part and single parts can't be recognised,I just...
View ArticleHelp with expert machinist G-code Output
I'm new to pro/E and Creo. I am having trouble with the expert machinist output to G-Code. My Machine tool does not like the format of the post processor. I have the basic 2 ½ D CAM that comes with...
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 Articlethread milling
Hi guysI've got to do some thread milling on a job but I've never done any before,any helpful advice would be appreciated regarding parameters etc.Thanks mick
View ArticleProfile sequence starting on the centerline of the workpiece
I have noticed that any time I assign a profile sequence to a round part that enters from the center axis of the part for each slice, the post does not assign a feedrate and the machine errors out due...
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Retract Plane Shading
Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone new of a way to not have the retract plane cross-hacheted everytime you create a new sequence? Is there a config option to turn this off? Thanks, Yodes
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 Machining Tutorial
Hi, I just learned about the creo machining feature and I am curious how to use it. If I have just a regular .prt file where do I start? The NC manufacturing seems to demand a .asm file and not a...
View ArticleUsing Creo/Windchill for machine automation
My company is considering using Creo/Windchill to control some of our manufacturing equipment. For example, currently we use a lot of standard metal extrusions cut to different lengths. Right now we...
View ArticleGetting tools to Post Out to my programs??
Anyone know how to get the tools from my Manufaturing to post out to my programs so that the list of tools and sizes are in the program for the operator. Now i write them down or use the "Process...
View Articleany one knows about how to get cost of machining for each operation and time...
how to get lets say time for each operation so you use realtion to get time_for_operation*cost_per_min or something like that.
View ArticleMill windows and new reference model
I have a complex part that I programmed from a STEP file. This part is an aerospace/defense part so I can only recieve STEP files, not native CAD files. Since the last time we made the parts, there was...
View ArticlePRO NC V.S. THE OTHER GUYS
I just wanted to start a discussion to keep the forum talking. But anyway I have been using pro nc for a couple of years now I think it was wildfire 3 when I started. I used to use mastercam before my...
View ArticleG-Post and Part-number
Hi,when I start the post-processor, it asks me to enter the part number (1234 for example). How can I read this string from CIMFIL? Thanks,Paolo.
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Creo 3 - New Volume mill
Looking at a case solution I discovered there should be a new volume mill sequence in creo 3. That's a good news =>https://www.ptc.com/appserver/cs/view/case_solution.jsp?n=CS172911&lang=en
View ArticleWindow Pop Ups in Creo 2.0
We just loaded Creo 2, M090 and now the windows (the play path, parameters, etc) pop up directly in the center of the screen. I know that there is an easy fix, but can't remember going through it when...
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 ArticleCreo Tool Path Colors
I would like to see my tool paths in red, as they were in WF5. Creo plays them in blue. I would think it'd be in the options settings, but all I can find there is mill volume colors. Any suggestions...
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...
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