Manufacturing (CAM)

Have you downloaded Creo 4.0 yet? Printing parts made in Creo has never been easier. Now, you can use the software to set up a tray assembly, arrange parts, and test them for printability before you send them to the printer. Our expert explains how:To explain the basics of tray assembly, let's start with one part.Selecting the engine cover to create a tray assembly.You can prepare that part for 3D printing, then use automatic positioning and add other parts.Place as many parts as you want into the tray.Adding a fuel cap to the tray assembly.You can also create a pattern, which you can use to create multiple instances of a part. For example, select one part and then define the pattern, then select the number of parts. In this case, we are using direction. You only need to worry about the number of parts.Creating a pattern of the parts using Direction.When you click Auto-position, the system arranges the parts inside the tray.The parts are arranged automatically inside the tray.Let's cre

How do I combine multiple mold volumes into one volume in Creo 4.0? I can't find it. Video Link : 7910

I recently updated Creo 2.0 from M090 to M240 and noticed on a couple of occasions that I am getting some flats in the tool path when using Cutline to Circle Interpolate a hole.  I have seen this before and can sometimes fix it by loosening the tolerance, but it has been a long time since I've seen it and I do a fair amount of this.Is this anyone else has noticed or am I alone on this one?Matt

I would like to know how to turn on 3D Cutter Compensation in Pro/NC. Hereis what is output to the NCL file when it is enabled: MODE / 3DCOMP, ON...CUTCOM / ONGOTO / 24.4070718118, -11.0963791260, -8.2054735622, $0.2054965047, -0.2582157475, 0.9439787150, $0.5364531275, -0.2645786937, 0.8013839011GOTO / 24.8306712658, -9.7398669112, -8.0725117395, $0.2054965047, -0.2582157475, 0.9439787150, $0.5205224109, -0.2254581166, 0.8235442049Thanks, Fred NemecekAustin N.C., Inc.512/458-1112 x19

My goal is to be able to add or edit CL Data in any area of the CL code, so that the edits stay in the manufacturing model in case they are coded out at a later time. According to these PTC instructions Creo Parametric Help Center, it should be easy and available right in the Play Path box.  This would be extremely useful, however I do not have the option, mine is greyed out and unselect able.The only other option that I can find is by going to manufacturing tab and then selecting Edit/CL Command, however this only allows me to select "beginning" or "end" for my placement of code, and does not allow me to specifically place lines of code like I am attempting to do.  In this mode I can also select Edit/Edit Mode in the code window and change the code and then save it, but it does not seem to keep my added CL Code.  I just want to be able to add or edit CL Code on any line that I desire, anyone have any ideas?guys.Thanks again

Curious if anyone is putting derived from (saved from) information on their drawings.  It would help our manufacturing department to know where a model was copied from since often times they already have the machining programs written for the original models.  Windchill can provide "saved from" information, but this is only available when the save-as event took place inside Windchill.  Frequently we do the save-a-copy from Creo itself so the table in Windchill is empty.  Creo files do have an internal history log, but I don't know of any way to expose this information on a drawing.  I imagine we could use a parameter and just type in dumb text, but I'm concerned about this being done correctly and consistently, not to mention that a rename in Windchill would create a complete disconnect between this dumb text and the actual model names.  Any suggestions?  Does anyone else provide this type of historical information to their downstream users?  Tha

Hello,I would like to suggest a small improvement  to library component editor: It should have a field for Tags. When we are searching for a component in library, we don't  always remember the name of the file, specially if it was made by someone else.In this example, I would use tags like: Cashew gate, Tunnel gate, Curved tunnel gate, Gate insert, tgs, etc...Then when we make a search, emx search not only for filenames but also for this tags.Thanks,Jose.

Hi!  Are there any plans to include machine kinematics simulation along with Material Removal Simulation in ModuleWorks?This combination of simulations would be extremely useful!! I have not found any way of combining this so far.

Dear all,When using the roughing sequence to rough a pocket I see there is no option to enter a plunge feed.When using an end mill this is essential in order not to damage the flutes.I've tried entering a ramp speed and specify explicitly a ramp angle of 90° (which is the default setting).This has no effect on the resulting toolpath. The only feed applied is the default cut_feed.The volume rough sequence does have this option but I can't use that sequence for this particular toolpath.Is it possible to specify a plunge feed with the roughing sequence ?   John   KU Leuven - Technology campus Diepenbeek

Hi,I'm here for a little problem with Creo 2.0 in Manufacturing->NC AssemblyAfter the creation of all the functions, I generate a .ncl file.But the creation of the .ncl file take to much time (sometimes 10h)During this time I look in the system monitor, and I see only one core work on the 8.Can I use more cores to generate the .ncl faster ?TanksThomas

in EMX, when deleting the ejector pins or any other components, the related section views are getting deleted with out any warning. I understand that creating section views without relating to EMX components will do. But is there any other method to avoid this. It will be great help because randomly I am creating new section views after removal of EMX components.

I am trying to implement thread mills into Creo negating the need to use a code generator from the manufacturer, so that code can be reliably posted from the manufacturing model.I am having troubles setting the depth of the NPT, as there seems to be no "thread length" in the parameters, or depth option. I am not completely sure, but this depth appears to be controlled by entering the number of teeth on the cutter, in the "flute" field of the tool information.  This seems like a very odd way of controlling depth, is it how it is done?The code generated when doing an NPT thread mill is many lines of point movement rather than a few lines of canned cycle.  There is no G03 movements output at all, and this makes for a very awkward and VERY long program, any workarounds?Placement of the thread when choosing start and end.  I am having problems with the placement of the thread, I have attached screenshot to help explain.In this demonstration, I have made a sample part that is

i have issue with modelling of attached pipe DWG can someone help me to do this.thanks

When I insert parts from EMX and I hereafter open the parts, the datums are always hidden in layers. In the layer its called 00_buw_datum. QST: Why are these datums always hidden. Everytime i import a part and i want to use the predefined datumplanes, I have to unhide and save status afterwards. Is there a way for these datums to always be visible? Thanks. Clement

Some customers have reported problems when trying to use EMX the first time after they have installed it. Usually the functions "Project> Create New" cause a crash OR "Administrator Tools > Options" show empty sheets.   In this case, please check the content of the folder <emx_install>/configuration. If you see only this files: the most important files to run EMX are missing. They are shown here: This are localized files that should be created by EMX when starting it the first time. Since MS Windows 8 the handling of Administrator rights for the folder "C:\Program Files" is rather restrictive, therefore EMX is not allowed to generate this important files!   To solve this problem, either make sure you have 100% administrator rights for this folder OR install EMX into a different directory.

Hi everybody,Does anybody know how to eliminate the transparency on plates created in assembly definition?Within EMX options - Technology - Face color :I believe that this is the place to define the colors on the various plates.BUT i cannot set the transparency!... Where to do this??Thanks in advance:)Best regards Clement

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? 

Is there a way, other than inserting a CL command in Tool Motion, to force each sequence to force out ROTATE even if it does not need to move? I'm trying to do it with my post, but I get the last rotation or a double rotation. By using the CL command, I have to put warning comments if anyone else tries to resequence anything.

Hello community,   The new EMX and Smart Holechart Help Centers are online on ptc.com: https://support.ptc.com/apps/help_center/brand=Creo   Have a great day,   Thomas

Hello,   due to a customers question I will explain how you can set up a custom Drop-Down selection in the BOM or in the Edit BOM Entry dialog.   In some cases it makes sense to restrict the user to a list of given values when he is working with the EMX BOM. Use the EMX feature sel_list.txt to define lists of values for EMX parameters.   1.  Set up an example parameter in EMX Options with a name DROPDOWN_EXAMPLE and make sure it is aof type STRING and Show in Table and Show in Dialog is e set to YES 2. Create a new project and assemble a couple of components. Opoen the BOM Dialog. The parameter is added to all Components. 3. Now go to the <emx_install>/configuration folder and find the file sel_list.txt and open it with an text editor. Change the content as seen below. It is important to add a # hastag in front of the parameter name. the following lines will be the list values.In this case EXAMPLE_1, EXAMPLE_2 etc. 4. Save your project and restart EMX now.

I have been working with Pro since version 12. Over the last 25 years I have used several parallel CAD systems, I trialled Solidworks, run Catia etc yet never left the PTC fold. But I yet again find myself railing at PTC lag and apparent indifference to market conditions. This is why.   We design and often machine prototypes, or 3d print, or cnc turn, or even laser cut.  They all start from data that I generate from Creo4. But there it stops.   There was much fuss made about new 3d printing functionality in Creo 4. Hopes dashed, my 2 year old Stratsys Object 30 prime is not supported.  There was me thinking PTC were wising up - maybe I can avoid the clunky interface of the Objet software. No of course not, PTC add 3d printing but only include drivers for the very top of the range printers.   When I need to CNC I get most concerned. I am increasingly using Fusion 360 to do cutter paths and slowly learning its interface and enjoying the integration between CAD, C

When will support for Creo 4? Thanks

Hello,I and setting up a post for a Leadwell V-60i and need to set the Tool as modal. When I set this option in the Tool Change Sequence output options to "T-code is modal" it will stop posting the T code but still posts an M06.How can I set up my post not to post an M06 when the T code is modal?Does any one have a post for this machine that they can share?Mike

Hello community,   due to a customer question I decided to write a short blog entry about setting up custom BOM Names in the EMX Options   In EMX 9 m023 the concal screw bom name is marked as Set screw. please let me know how to correct it as csk screw.thanks…   In EMX every component template file comes with a defined BOM Name. In my example I will talk about the screw from supplier Meusburger with an order number E1200. The template file for this screw is called screw_e1200.   If you open the EMX Options   an switch to the tab Part Names you will find a table with all templates use for EMX components.   In my example the BOM Name for the template file screw_e1200 is called SHC*Screw. The * will later be replateced with a space character. In this dialog you can set up any kind of description that you need for your mold.   If we now open the Screw dialog and switch to the E1200 screw from Meusburger you will find this BOM Name in the BOM Data. I wil