Manufacturing (CAM)

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

Hello,   finally Expert Moldbase Extension 10.0 F000 can be downloaded from the PTC Software Dowload page: https://support.ptc.com/appserver/auth/it/esd/product.jsp?prodFamily=ENG       Regards,   Thomas

Many EMX users show the BOM Parameters in their modeltree for easy editing. This can cause troubles as EMX does not consider manually overwritten parameters. So the internal EMX parameter values will be used to overwrite such modified parameters when using EMX BOM functionality. Here is the best practice tipp to avoid such problems:   As an example the odering number of a Meusburger guide bushing will be used. The parameter name ORD_NUMBER for this ordering number is specified in EMX Options > Parameter: Here you see the paramerter ORD_NUMBER and the component parameter BUW_ORD_NUMBER displayed as extra columns in the modeltree. The content of BUW_ORD_NUMBER is maintained by EMX and must not be modified. If you edit the content of ORD_NUMBER now, EMX does not know baout it and will reset the value to the content of BUW_ORD_NUMBER automatically. To avoid this ... use Edit BOM Entry-function instead: and enter the desired new value in this dialog box: Doing so, the manually o

Hi,We are not able to use the option of placing points on the fly. Please help us to use this feature in better way. Best Regards Anil Pagar

Hello,   due to a users question I will show you how you can use the Mouse Pick Points Feature to create points on the fly when defining an EMX component.   On the fly point creation in EMX   In my example I will create 4 support pillars. Generally, the Mouse Pick Points feature can also be used for other components.   1. Define a new support pillar from the EMX Ribbon. 2. It is important that you preselect the correct planes for the component, otherwise EMX will give you a warning. When selecting both planes for the support pillar correctly, the distance between the plane is meausred and a valid instance will be preselected. 3. Now you can select the Mouse Pick Points feature. EMX rotates the view and you can start creating point on the fly. Leave with Middle Mouse Button and click OK.   The support pillars are going to be created based on the picked points. The point cloud can be edited manually.   Video Link : 7625   Thanks,   Thomas

Can you explain better how to use this tool? Maybe a video tutorial?I have been using family tables so far but the regeneration times are not satisfactory, maybe with copy geometries the performance will be better?Also, is it possible to select a prototype/template file to make the copies?Thanks,Jose

Hi,A (very) long while since I did this but none the less a useful method. I used to do it in Independent and wanted use the method in Creo but can't.A geometrically symmetric model but the loads are not. We want to reduce the model size by exploiting the symmetry of the geometry.Conclusion - we can't, run the full model.Alternative - add the symmetric and anti-symmetric results (superposition).Independent Method - run 2 models1. With symmetry boundary condition & symmetric part of the load2. With anti-symmetric boundary condition & anti-symmetric part of the load3. Add the results in the post processor by:4. Manually copying the result files from 2. into 1.5. Reopening the model for 1 and selecting 2 loadsets which invoked the 'combine' function in the post processor when opening the results for 1.In other words, we fool the post processor. It was Ok, it's not pretty but it worked fineOk, I will accept that this is running a half model twice and so time savings are probably no

Hi,When we place a ejector, usually we trim it by molding surfaces. In BOM we have to show the trimmed length of the ejector.For example:Original Ord_number: Z41x12x200Changed Ord_number: Z41x12x200 (189.90)Is it possible to somehow add the final length of the ejector to the Bom? I want to automate this and I would appreciate some help.Thanks.Jose

Hello Community,   all people that have questions related to Creo Expert Moldbase Extension are welcomed to join the EMX Group.   Expert Moldbase Extension - EMX   Just start a new discussion.   EMX 10 will be released on 28th of February on ptc.com. To show you the new features I have added a couple of videos.   EMX 10 What's New Video Clips   Thanks,   Thomas

Hello,When I try to open a VRML file in Majics or Polyjet Studio, I lose the texture and color. I am using Creo 3.0 and have set the following configs:save texture with modeltexture search pathvrml file duplicate materialI will attach a successful VRML file that came with the Stratasys J750 machine and I will attach a unsuccessful VRML created in Creo 3.0.Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Hello,   to inform you about the news in EMX 10, I have created a PDF document.   Please have a look!   Regards   Thomas

EMX 10 F000 will be released end of February 2017   Here is a first impression of what is new in EMX 10. I have uploaded 5 new Videos to our B&W Youtube channel.   The new Ejector Pin Designer   Improved Component Handling     The Cavity Layout Dialog     Enhanced Subassembly Options     Improved preparation of Cavity Assembly in Manufacturing Mode     Regards   Thomas

Does any one have perfect tutorial for mold analysis in creo 3.0?\   Thanks and Regards Vijay

Hi,I need to get the cutter diameter in the g-post. I see the CUTTER command in CL-file but it is commented like  $$-> CUTTER / 10.000000.There is an Article CS212554, but I have no access to eSupport yet.   Document DetailsTitle How to output CUTTER command to the CL-file in Creo Parametric, without the comment marking ($$) in front of it DescriptionIs there a setting that allows to output the cutter diameter to the *.ncl file as a command instead of a commentHow to get a real CUTTER command in the CL-file, i.e. without the comment marking ($$) in front of it? The line $$-> CUTTER / 10.000000 follows the LOADTL command in CLDATAApplies ToCreo Parametric all versionsPro/MANUFACTURINGCauseWhere is the rest of the document?This is a partial view of the Article. Click for full details on Article CS212554.ResolutionIs anybody able tell me solution?Thanks,

Hi,How can I change the default accuracy of the screws to four digits?I have already change the values in  "\EMX80_M021_PT\configuration\bore_screw.cfg"   but inserting the screws these values are rounded up.

dear friends;we are using creo 3 for cam programming , in roughing program although I mentioned ramp angle as 5 degree /less than 90 , cutter directly plunging on the material with out taking any ramp, does any one know the reason ? I am using volume and window .

For example, I would like "COORDINATE_OUTPUT" to default to SEQUENCE_SYS instead of the current MACHINE_SYS every time I make a new tool path.Also, is there a way to custom populate the quick parameter options under the "parameter" tab?  Common used parameters such as FIXT_OFFSET_REG used to set your G54-59, should be readily available, and I would not have to open the advanced parameter to access it.  Any way to do this?