Manufacturing (CAM)

I'm a newbie! I have a question :"How to post manufacturing time into NC code (.tap) file?"

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I am experiencing issues while processing NC programs using the Production machining extension. Small parts work fine, but large parts with complex surfaces, such as molds and platens for seats (~6" x 26" x 26"), cause the system to slow down incredibly. There are occasions where it takes hours to run a material removal simulation.    Is anyone else doing this type of work using the production machining extension? If so, what are you folks running for PC specs and do you have any other tips?  Thanks, Philip 

I was utilizing the HEAD word to pull up a macro in IMSpost to output probing strings and variable prompts. It is no longer being output in the ncl for Creo Parametric 4.0. Any ideas how to force this back out? Creo 2.0 PPRINT /                                                 PPRINT / OPERATION CSYS NAME : MACH_CSYSHEAD / 1PPRINT / NC SEQUENCE NAME : B270_6IN_TANG_G56   Creo 4.0 PPRINT /     26        T0026      1      4-750_OD_BORING_HEADPPRINT / OPERATION CSYS NAME : NC_ASM_DEF_CSYSPPRINT / NC SEQUENCE NAME : B270_3IN_F-MILL_G57

We just recently updated our CREO software from 2.0 to 4.0 and we can't find the Custom Trajectory feature.   I saw a post about this same problem when the 3.0 update came out but that fix doesn't work.  In short you need to go into your config options and add/change enable_classic_nc_steps to yes but I can't even find that option.  Can anyone help me?

  Hello,  I’m working on a tool and am unable to edit the workpiece for it. This is the error I’m seeing:    Here’s all I have under my “apps_data” folder:   Also, select "Runner" under the Mold & Cast menu and the dialog box opens, but when I click on "round trapezoid" for shape - no dialog opens... I do however see a click flash in the upper left corner of the screen that says "Menu Manager". I've tried a simple round runner and I am able to put in the diameter, but after I sketch the profile it never shows (not even in a preview). Is something not properly installed? And if so, how can I resolve?Thank you in advance!Brandon   

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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 available or supported on this platform."

I have flipped every switch and configuration that I can think of trying to get Creo to output a negative B-axis movement.  The machine is currently set to shortest path in Creo, and has all the correct boxes checked (I have tried them all I am pretty sure) in GPOST, but no matter what I have tried, I am unable to get the "-" value in front of my B-axis movements in my generated code.What am I missing?This is our current FIL that was made for us, but even if I remove the FIL and run default GPOST, I still do not get the negative values for the table rotation.  The way our table operates, it has 0-360 and negative controls the direction. $$ ****************************************************$$ * R O T A T E S E C T I O N *$$ **************************************************** CIMFIL/ON,ROTATE XX = POSTF(20) ROT4 = POSTF(7,4) ROT5 = POSTF(7,5) IF(ROT4 .EQ. (ICODEF(BAXIS)) .AND. ROT5 .EQ. (ICODEF(ATANGL)))THEN ROT6 = POSTF(7,6) IF(ROT6 .LT. 0)THEN ROT6 = -ROT6 XX = POSTF(

In nc sequences that start with a new tool at the same rotation, Creo Parametric does not output a ROTATE command. We add a cl statement at the start of the new tool nc sequence to force out a ROTATE in case of a restart at the sequence by an operator. When we do this, at the end of the ncl file it dumps all of the ROTATE commands again. It is hard to write it into the post because there is no word to look for. Any ideas? $$-> END / ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  270.000000$$-> TRANS / 6.0000000000, 14.4462803075, 12.5740000000$$-> TRANS / -6.0000000000, -14.4462803075, -12.5740000000ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  90.000000$$-> TRANS / 6.0000000000, 14.4462803075, 12.5940000000$$-> TRANS / -6.0000000000, -14.4462803075, -12.5940000000ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  -90.000000$$-> TRANS / 6.0000000000, 14.4462803075, 12.5740000000$$-> TRANS / -6.0000000000, -14.4462803075, -12.5740000000ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  -270.000000$$-> TRANS / 6.0

I'm trying to perfect a GPOST options file so no further editing is required before running it.  The spindle on my Mill is not subject to CNC control and the controller knows it - doesn't recognize M14.  I can't figure out how to edit this out using Options File Generator.  I would also prefer not to have a G28 at the end of the file either. I had thought that removing it from the end processing would get rid of it, but alas.... .   Also, since I'm the only one using this system, is there anything wrong with changing read/write permissions in the gpost folder so I don't have to be administrator to modify them?  

Hello All Someone could help me? Have anyone use Tool Attachment on CREO? More specifically to lathe machine. I already ready all the CREO documentation but I don't get.

Has anyone ran into difficulty with creating a Helical Entry to a Mill Volume with Volume Rouging in Creo 4.0 M030?   Matt

Can anyone provide me EMX tutorials .   Regards Raghu

Hello everyone.I was install PDX and I can'not connect PDX to Creo parametric. Please help me, what kind of option I need to add?

hello, does anyone have a Solid lathe tool for internal necking ( like an internal oring groove) that they would share? I have tried every combination of x/y/z orientation that I can think of , but the tool still creates a very weird cutter path. The "canned" PTC internal turn/groove tool works okay, but  for path verification I want the full visualation that a solid tools offers. thanks

Why Manufacturing NC Assembly is not working in trial version of creo4.0 student

Can't understand how do I put these shrinkage value(see jpeg) on my model.. please any one guide me...0.0050cm/cm....or 0.0050in/in...????what does it meanRegardsAsif

From B&W's compatibility chart, I see that Windows 10 requires EMX 9.0 M013? Find the chart here at http://www.buw-soft.com/data/pdf/compatibility_matrix.pdf We have been having a load of problems in the BOM interface which are not consistently repeatable and we are running EMX 8 in Creo 2.0 M100I can't be certain but this seems to have come along since we "upgraded" to Windows 10.Typical problems are:that the BOM reorders itself even if you save out of the BOM and come back in immediatelyRestoring a set of excluded parts (eg 4 support pillars) to be included in the BOM restores only one of the four partsQuantities are sometimes incorrect; sometimes even reflecting a zero.Some item numbers go missing when the BOM is printed by populating a repeat region table in a drawing ie the item (POS) is there in the BOM UI but not on the drawing. Regen and updating the drawing do not fix this. Saving the BOM to the clipboard and pasting into Excel puts them into the spreadsheet.Two questions

The spacing on most of the single line character fonts in Creo do not allow for the width of the cutter used in engraving. Is there a way to space the characters? Is there a source for engraving fonts which consider cutter width?

Is there a way to output all Operations of a given Manufacturing file without manually selecting each one?   A macro / hotkey perhaps?  Seems to me that it would be useful to have something like this.  When you have 3 operations that take 10 minutes each to output, it should only take 1/2 hour to output them.  In reality, you need to be at the screen when each operation completes its output (so you can immediately start the next output) in order for it to take 1/2 hour.  It could take 45 minutes (or longer) if you get up each time and occupy yourself with other tasks while the machine does its output process.   Thoughts?   Thanks, Matt

I often use a selected planes (start and end) in drilling cycles and most of the time things go well.  However, when I need it to go well the most, such as when I need to put out a quick hole pattern for an operator things don't go as expected.  A lot of parts I work on are round, sort of like a big wheel hub.  Operation Z Zero is the center portion of the hub.  Clearance plane for the operation and all of the sequences is set to a plane above the center hub.  The hole pattern lies below the center hub on the flange.  About a quarter of the time (maybe less), the resulting post will put the drill pattern out with the R plane at .025" above the flange and will put the tool right through the center hub without retracting to the clearance plane of the operation or sequence.  In order to fix this, I have to select the top of the center hub as the start surface, which causes the drill to run at feed rate the entire distance - but at least it isn't broken.&

What would cause two different users, using the same mfg file, to get two different ncl outputs? I get: $$-> CUTTER / 6.000000SET / OFSETL,  55ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  -90.000000 SET / OFSETL,  57ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  90.000000 SET / OFSETL,  54ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  270.000000 He gets: SET / OFSETL,  55ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  90.000000 SET / OFSETL,  57ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  270.000000 SET / OFSETL,  54ROTATE / BAXIS,  ATANGL,  450.000000 (Post takes care of overrotation)   Config setting, setting in machine, site, operation, nc sequence?

I would like to make all solid surfaces one color and the part another. This way when I use inheritance and make all the machined cuts there is a contrastin color automatically showing the machined features. Is this possible?   I am coming from WF3 and have found using the new interface a bit of a chalange in regards to how the system selects surfaces.    Thanks in advance, Chris

I cannot seem to get rapids generated at all when using the chamfer mill section of Creo, all the tool return paths are for some reason feeding.  I have tried many different ways, only to have them all feed on the return, even with the lead in and out turned off.  Any ideas?