Manufacturing (CAM)

Does anyone know what parameters will make the tool continue on all the way the toolpath rather than after each cut tool will  exit to retract plane each time?.

I am using Creo Parametric N/A N/AHi Team,We haven't imposed any restriction to Creo Mold Analysis Extension. But user states like:"At the moment I am only able to access the basic Mold Analysis which is included in Cre Parametric which has only 10 materials in the library and limitations on what simulations can be completed. The complete mold analysis extension not accessible. Are there any additional steps to be undertaken in order to activate this full version of Mold Analysis extension."Can you please advise on this?Here are the errors that I faced Not Applicable

When I set my work center travels for my 4-axis machine, it follows the work centers default CSYS of "MACH_ZERO".  The problem is, when I go to mill on another side, such as B90, the work center travels are still looking at "MACH_ZERO" CSYS, instead of adjusting to B90 CSYS, where everything has now been rotated 90 degrees.This as you can see, will not allow us to use the work center travels as intended, but we would like to use them.  Any ideas?

Does anyone know how to do this?. I have not seen out of 200 so speak free half hearted post the PTC offer that can do that . Multi-Axis machining is a must these days and will be here for a long time. Because the 3D stuff is very slow and has material constraints the limits things you can do!.

hi all, how can I change feed rate in the tap cycle?the resulting F must be the feed rate and not the ratio of feed rate to of rpm.   example F0.7 no F350 (S500).   thanks 

Take a look the newly released  4 short tutorials about 5 Axis HSM Toolpaths: https://learningconnector.ptc.com/content/tut-6396/hsm-automatic-deburring https://learningconnector.ptc.com/content/tut-6395/hsm-automatic-3-2-axis-roughing https://learningconnector.ptc.com/content/tut-6397/hsm-convert-3-axis-to-5-axis-finishing-toolpath https://learningconnector.ptc.com/content/tut-6394/hsm-5-axis-rough-and-rest-rough  

Hello, thank you for the opportunity to participate in this forum. I hope that this isn't a redundant question.. I am using Creo 5.0. I am using the base manufacturing program - I'm not sure what it is called (NC?). We also have Expert Machinist but I am not using the application. Does the base software include machine tool simulation?   Thank you,   Barry Parker

Hello Jose   What is the best number to contact you at PTC?.

Hi, Most of the CNC builders offer option liked the one in the title. Does anybody know how to activate/ control them using GPost. Or how to capture things when you need 3+2 machining or 5 axis machining?

I want to use trochoidal milling with 5 Axis machining. Is this function given in Creo 5.0? I added "trochoidal_milling" in the config.pro. After selecting the trajectory milling the two parameters "trochoid_width" and "trochoid_depth appear, where i can configure my milling path. When I switch to 5-axis machining the parameters disappear. Why is this happening? I am using Creo Parametric 5.0. Thank you in advance!

Hi all. I’m looking to learn to use CREO during my free time at work. I do rapid prototyping work for a large company, the floor level machinists all use MasterCAM and the engineers and CAD people all use CREO. My department kind of falls in between so we have full licenses to both, but none of us know how to use CREO besides pulling .stp files.I’ve been watching videos on youtube and the little bit of CAD I’ve picked up seems much easier than making models with MasterCAM. Unfortunately, there doesn’t seem to be many tutorials for CREO compared to MasterCAM/Fusion/whatever. Anyone have any recommendations? Does the license for CREO Parametric include access to PTC University/LEARN?Thanks!Paul  

I'm currently working on the bone prosthesis design incorporated with lattice structure. I'm using lattice feature in Creo 4.0 to generate the lattice. However, I have a problem when CREO isn't able to generate the lattice according to the shape that I want. What is the reason for this and how to solve it?

I am learning to use Creo 4.0 Manufacturing to create toolpath and send code to our Haas 3 axis mill.  I've been fairly successful so far but I am struggling to understand how to apply lead in and cutter compensation and get it to output G41/G42.  I have the Creo 4.0 manufacturing "Black Book" tutorial but the menus and options appear to be outdated and are much different than what I see in my app. I've narrowed it down to a "CUTCOM" command but if I turn it on,  it still will not generate G41 when I process code.  Is there an updated tutorial that will walk me through how to use cutter comp and other functions?? thanks  

i HAVE BEEN ABLE TO MAKE THE POST FOR THIS MACHINE BUT UNABLE TO MAKE 3+2 MOVE AND TRUE 5 AXIS WORKING ON THE SAME POST.  DOES ANYONE HAD ANY SUCCESS FOR THIS POST YET?.

Hey all Any one has this post processor successfully utilized.    Thank you 

I am using Creo Parametric 7.0 7.0.0.0When inputting value for formula driven lattice -> cell fill -> wall thickness, I enter 0.1. Error message says: you have entered a value 0.1000 that is out of range (0.5100 to 1000000.0000) Click OK to correct, or Cancel to return to the previous setting. Is this just an inherent limiting feature of the Creo lattice functionality? It seems to make it so that only extremely large or extremely bloated lattice structures can be created.

hi every one .i need some help .i need heidenhain postprocessor  for 4 axis ..if any body have pls share with me.i shall be very thankfull.

I am using Creo Parametric 5.0 5.0.4.0I'm trying to remove material ina rotating sketch.Applies at 4 microns, but not at 3 microns.I don't know the cause.Is there a way to define it below 3 microns?

My programmers use Creo 2 and have Vericut for material removal checking.  When we went to Creo 3 (M190) this went away and now it has an internal material removal that doesn't work well for them.  Is there anyway to get Vericut to work in Creo 3?

Hello All   Does someone know what is the Gpost Code (programming) to get a parameters from the NC Sequence and convert in a NC code?   I would like to take the parameter FLASH_TOOL  YES or NO and insert the position on the Spindle on the CNC program.   For example If I created a NC sequence with the parameter FLASH_TOOL  YES on the code on my CNC program has to be  M111 M19 S900 M110   If I created a NC sequence with the parameter FLASH_TOOL  NO on the code on my CNC program has to be  M111 M19 S2700 M110   If you prefer could you send me this answer on my e-mail. cristiano.afarelli@bakerhughes.com   That will help me a lot   Thanks   

Some customers asked us about the possibility of DME components in EMX – the tooling application for Creo Parametric. For this development, we have selected DME Europe as a component partner. We have now already implemented the first batch of types in Expert Moldbase Extension, with more to follow. Find out more about which components are already implemented here. 

I always want material removal simulation to stop where tool must be changed.  How to make this a default?

Hi, is it possible to change the material in the operation setup with a parameter? I attach photos.   Thanks

I've devised a milling sequence which will make my part, but I would like what I've done criticized for my choice, and sequence, of methods. I would post an image of the part and then list sequence ie. mill window, face, rough, profile, finish and include tool choice. Cycle time is not really an issue, but I guess I worry that what I'm doing may not be best. CNC Mill is a Sherline 2000 running under LinuxCNC.  I did the Post with GPOST and it has worked fine with other parts.   If this is reasonable to ask, how should I post my topic?

there appears to be something wrong in my Gpost Config.  The NCL clearly shows the first feed rate, but the posted ngc is missing it.  seems likely to be a problem in gpost. Mine is a simple 3-axis FANUC post modified to work with LinuxCNC which is the controller for my little mill.  Where would you look for this problem?   The NCL File: $$* Pro/CLfile Version 7.0 - 7.0.0.0$$-> MFGNO / BALDEHOLDER3PARTNO / BALDEHOLDER3$$-> FEATNO / 15355MACHIN / UNCX01, 33$$-> CUTCOM_GEOMETRY_TYPE / OUTPUT_ON_CENTERUNITS / INCHESLOADTL / 6$$-> CUTTER / 0.092000$$-> CSYS / 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, $0.0000000000, 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, $0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000SPINDL / RPM, 2600.000000, CLWFEDRAT / 3.000000, IPMGOTO / 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 1.0000000000GOTO / 0.6750000000, 0.8718272424, 0.1250000000CYCLE / DEEP, DEPTH, 0.192640, STEP, 0.009200, IPM, 3.000000, CLEAR,$0.006000, RETURN, 0.