Manufacturing (CAM)

How to combine several operations into single NC file? (For ex. Facing, End and Volume milling in one NC file)

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has anyone else seen this before?   It just randomly started happening today no changes to settings or software.  on Creo 5.0.4.0 no issues when we run play path but the simulation shows these crazy jagged arcs extending well past the machine travel

Hi,   Does somebody know, where to find a postprocessor for LinuxCNC for milling ? Somewhere on the internet I read, that it uses RS-274NGC -code. So maybe there is a postprocessor that can be used ? And if not, do you know a good tutorial on how to create such a postprocessor ?    Thanks,        

When using 'Roughing' with a mill window in Creo 5 I've been putting a value of 2 or 3 into the parameter CORNER_ROUND_RADIUS as it stops the cutter squawking when it goes into internal corners. However, when I then use Re-rough with a smaller cutter the software doesn't recognise the extra material left in as a result of the CORNER_ROUND_RADIUS parameter being greater than zero, which can cause the second cutter to bite off more than it can chew. Anyone have any idea how to get Re-rough to recognise the additional material and create an appropriate tool path?

Hai all,   Please let me know how to place a newly added component to bottom of a existing BOM (as a last item in existing BOM). Right now the newly added components are added as position number-1 in BOM and the existing item which was in Position No- 1 is pushed to position number-2.

Hello all, I'm looking for an application that will add datum axis for all the holes in a part generated via importing neutral files. We use these parts for programming (Pro/NC) - mostly plates with lots of holes on all faces. We have a large library of UDFS built for native Pro/E files and they ask for axis selection, therefore it would save a lot of time to prepare these parts and add all the axis before working on the manufacturing file. Any suggestion is appreciated, Thanks a lot, Anca

Dear All,   How can I call a dwell cycle in the wire-edm contouring step? I work on creo 6   Thanks for your help Regards!

can some one recognize this format of g-code.is it possible to make post processor for this type of out put..from creo post processor..need help regards asif   %3001 ( -D11-000118- - -GENERAL DRILLING DR-14)?0953 %3001*T ( - -000050- - - )T1 I/M:M R5 L0.000 FE100 FEU0 FZ70 FZU0 S400?0BD1 %3001*% ( -D11-000090- - -GENERAL DRILLING DR-14)N20 G17 T1 M6; M3N10 G0 Z50N50 G0 X190 Y133N55 %*1N40 G0 Z50; M30?15E2 %3001*1 ( - -000038- - - )N30 G83 TA-27 OA0 SI2 EA50 MI5 HI1?0B47

Can someone help me. How to modify pp for desire drilling cycle please check attached jpeg

I need 4 sliders for my tool I select the slider option, put the dimensions and place it at the required/selected point/location. Is it possible to use the same dimensions for the other 3 sliders without the need to manually change the dimensions every time so that i just have to select only the placing location for the rest 3?

May I know how the thread sizes are identified in hole chart. For example how to differentiate M10x1(pitch) and M10X1.5(pitch) threads separately in hole chart.

Dear Please help how in can using code in Fil to insert text for 1st tool & next tool change at the first tool change i make relation of 1st tool, next tool make ration with next tool Example bellow:  Thanks in advance %O1000(** CT H08 D2. **)G91G30Z0G30X0Y0T08M06G55G00G80G91G40G28Z0G49G28X0Y0M05G43Z50.H08M03S2500G00G98G81X37.5Y47.5Z-1.5R1.F200X132.5Y45.Z-5.5R-3.X217.5X312.5Y47.5Z-1.5R1.G91G30Z0G30X0Y0T01M06G4X2.G5P10000G43Z50.H01M03S2900G00X179.Y48.9Z108.Z50.Z1.G01Y53.9G00Z50.G5P0(** End of tape **)G80G91G28Z0G49G28X0Y0M05G90M30%

There is a webinar in October which might catch your interest.  Did you ever realize that you can extend the benefits of your moldbase design with an automatic color coding?   Learn how this can improve the communication with downstream processes.     

Expert Moldbase Extension is now SMARTColor ready Target group: All users who want to improve there Model-Based-Definition process in mold base design   With the releases EMX 12.0.0.2, EMX 11.0.2.3 and EMX 10 M033 all plate templates and cut out UDFs are now prepared to apply color coding rules with the help of SMARTColor. This is achieved with the introduction of a new surface parameter EMX_SURFACE_FUNCTION. The value of this surface parameter describes now which function is assigned to a surface. In case you are interested which values we have added to the UDFs in EMX you can read this blog post. In case you what to see how it works in practice you can watch the video.          

Hello   Is there a way to create pecking in the tapping cycles???   need to output G209 cycle for Heidendain iTCN640 controller. Am using Creo 4.0 M040   Thanks

Creo 4.0, Build M090   We've been seeing some strange messages in the message log when loading in manufacturing assemblies. The first is about relations: No relations have been defined for this model. That's fine, I don't have any relations. So what? Why is it telling me this? The implication is that somewhere there is the expectation of relations and it is "disappointing" the program? The other message another user is getting is scarier: Error in reading file. Incorrect format? This is occurring for any file this guy opens, even one he just created yesterday. This doesn't stop him from working with the files, though, implying that it's not so much an error as a warning.   Has anyone had experience with this nonsense?

Target group: All users who process BOM data in Microsoft Excel. Advantages: Flexible export from Creo Parametric to Microsoft Excel Visual Basic macros in Excel are not required anymore Usage: Following options are available: export with usage of VBA macros usage of direct interface (recommended) Settings can be adjusted in EMX Options dialog: Row number to start with Page break at row number Name of sheet Assignment of EMX parameter to Excel column Assignment of EMX project parameter to Excel table cell   Result in Excel Availablity: Since Expert Moldbase Extension 12.0.0.0, 11.0.2.1, 10.0 M031.

hello  any one here using Creo 3 or 4 for making CAM program for Oil & Gas OFE manufacturing ?? parts like Spool , Tree, Gate valve , bonnet etc ??

HelloDoes anyone know how to change the window size of EMX parameters by default when I want to insert a component?The window is smaller than it should be ...I send attached two images; one as it is and the other as it should be. When I want to insert a component it looks like the first image and after changing a parameter the window gets bigger as shown in the second image Thanks in advance

How do I define a turning operation for an eccentric surface? There is a machine type defined in NC G-post as a mill-turn that is exactly what I need so there must be someway to program it. This is a very clear graphic from G-post:   All turning sequences follow some trajectory on some plane. This will not be a rotationally symmetric part. Think of a face surface that looks like pringle. Anyway, I need to output a C, X, Z program. The part needs to rotate for that. I try milling sequences but it wants to move the X,Y,Z and it will not allow a lathe tool. This graphic in G-post tells me there must be way. I am doing this in another software now. I want to stay in Creo for the associatiativity to all the other files and assemblies.   Can anyone share with me how they have made a 2 axis lathe turning sequence with the spindle resolved ("C Axis") output using Creo?

Hi, I am trying to tweak a postprocessor for 5 axes machine with Fanuc 31i A5- double tables A/C. In 3 axes is fine, but when I start rotated the axes then my Y axis is way off the track, like instead of going in the positive way the move is negative. Any advice will be appreciated. Thank you! Here is ncl file and the g-code after pp: $$* Pro/CLfile Version 6.0 - 6.0.0.0$$-> MFGNO / TEST_PPPARTNO / TEST_PP$$-> FEATNO / 23MACHIN / UNCX01, 1$$-> CUTCOM_GEOMETRY_TYPE / OUTPUT_ON_CENTERUNITS / MMLOADTL / 1$$-> CUTTER / 5.000000SET / OFSETL, 54$$-> CSYS / 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, $0.0000000000, 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, $0.0000000000, 0.0000000000, 1.0000000000, 0.0000000000MULTAX / ONSPINDL / RPM, 9549.304651, CLWRAPID GOTO / 229.7000000000, -145.1093224613, 48.4645788730, $0.0000000000, -0.6989116949, 0.7152079717RAPID GOTO / 229.7000000000, -137.3475826312, 40.5218613007, $0.0000000000, -0.6989116949, 0.7152079717RAPID GOTO /

Hi,    I've recently started using Creo's manufacturing package and have had issues getting my parts to import into manufacturing assemblies. When I try to create a reference model, after constraining the part/assembly, Creo gives me a warning: "Please confirm setting absolute accuracy value 5.0357e-02 mm for assembly PART_NAME"   My options are to click "OK" or "Cancel". When I click "Cancel", the part shows up as normal in the window, though this does not seem to be the correct solution. When I click "OK", the part disappears. It is still in the model tree, Creo is still able to auto-create a workpiece from the part, and if I cursor over where the part should be in the window, I can select some edges of the part.    I have tried to set the assembly accuracy value to copy from the part model before importing the part. When I do this, then import the part, I do not get the warning dialog box, but the part still disappears when I confirm component placement. I h

Hello,   We manufacture the same object with small variations (lenses). Currently our mold engineers use the "save as" functionality in Windchill to copy the mold (it's always the same fixtures) , and they update the mold with new lens. Does anyone had any suggestions on how to handle this in a better way instead of the continuous save as ? Sincerely, -Bilal

We have to do the following things in the BOM: 1. In the note parameter we put the hardness and in the material parameter we put the material name. We have a standard value for hardness and the material name for each part. For ex: For the core pin in moulds we use BH11 material with hardness RC 52-54.  Is there any way in which i can put these values for different parts at the back end and somehow use it in the BOM automatically. Doing it manually is very time consuming.   2. What is the the use of emx_comp.rel? I tried to use this file for putting the material and notes in the BOM but was not successfull.   3, For the category parameter we have a drop down list of 4 items. We assign these values to the parts as per our company standards. Is it possible to automate by making some changes at the back end?   4. For the partforming elements(i.e core, cavity, cavity insert, side core, core insert) , we need to change the names manually in the [v]PARTNAME