Manufacturing (CAM)

We want to use the leroy font for some signs we're manufacturing. But since the heigt of the leroy font is defined wrong (when you set the text height to 5mm, the lowercase letter turms out 5mm high) and it also refers to a latin font which look completely different, I have made a copy of the leroy font and made som changes. These are the settings in the original file:codeset 0height 63width 36base_offset 11spec_height 26xextent 36fixed_width 1ascender 11polygons 0ics 1gap 8These are the settings after my changes:codeset 0height 59width 36base_offset 11spec_height 37xextent 36fixed_width 1ascender 11polygons 0ics 1gap 8This gives the right height of the font. But I have the problem that when I write a note with more than one row, the base_offset of the row above collides with the ascender of the row below. I have tried to change the height and the ascender to 63 and 15. But the text comes out the same.Does anyone know how to control the line space?This thread is inactive and closed by

Is there a more direct way of modeling standard threads in Creo other than the existing way which is fully manual? I wish there was a more automated way, for example some type of a wizard utility box allowing for filling-in the thread parameters. People might ask why bother and model standard threads, when the whole technical community is based on having them as given to any manufacturing cell, as long as they are specified and noted correctly on the drawings for the machinist to make? However, sometime we do care about 3-d printing and would like to make sure that the threaded mated parts are within allowance. What is the best practice to model the threads with the existing software? Again, I wish there are plans for any enhancements in the future versions in this respect. My initial suggestion would be the creation of a new feature, different than 'Helical Sweep' specialized just for Threads and/or Tapping.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If yo

Hi,I am creating a strip layout in PDX, and want to see the cutting effort, but the value i get is 0.00ton(s)/N.I have checked & assigned all the material properties, but still no cutting efforts is available to me.Do anyone know how to get this value. Am I missing something?Thanks AmitThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

GPOST PDMLink Windchill Compatibility Integration GPOST is packaged with Creo\NC but is not fully compatible with PDMLink requiring that the post processor files (3 files per post) reside at a local hard drive or network location. I would like the ability to configuration manage these files. I should have the ability to point at a wtpub location via my config.pro and the necessary files should be retrieved to workspace when/if necessary – similar to drawing formats, startparts, etc. The workcell definition allows for a post processor ID to be defined – this could define the relationship/reference to a specific post processor which could drive retrieval of all associated files. All post processor related activities should function normally, as they do when config.pro is pointing to a local/network location, including but not limited to the 3 following entry points:   SPR1450930 still applies: Post Processor files should be made Wildfire workspace and Windchill aware. Currentl

Hello, I have a drawing that I am working on that has multiple instances. There is a part # table that I would like to have the PRO_MP_Volume in the first dash # and the PRO_MP_Area in the second dash #. The reason for this is our manufacturing process takes a -1 part to be plated into a -2 part.   Yes I could make a bunch of dash numbers in my family table and sort them out. But this makes model larger than need be and increases my regeration time. And I am currently not adding an offset to represent the plating, the manufacturing team just likes to have an idea of the surface are they will be covering with plating, so there is really only half of the part numbers in the family table.   Is there a way to write a relation to pull the pro_mp_volume for an individual instance into a cell and the same thing for pro_mp_area?   Attached in a picture of the table to help clarify what I am trying to achieve.   This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Managem

Hurco VM10ui with Winmax 9 also supports programming with tool vectors, thus makes the NC program independent of any particular machine configuration. We are developing a post-processor in Creo 2 (G-Post) for generating a tool vector NC file rather than XYZAC format. Some case studies are planned; one example is impeller machining.   <script src="https://players.brightcove.net/6058022026001/default_default/index.min.js"></script>(view in My Videos)This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

how to get lets say time for each operation so you use realtion to get time_for_operation*cost_per_min or something like that.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

We are currently running Wildfire 4 but will be upgrading to Cero pretty soon. I was asked to see if the processors will work with Creo. Can anyone let me know. Thanks BernieThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Hi all,I am facing an odd problem with Creo PDX, after defining Bend, Piercr or Form locations on the Strip, material does not get cut on the Strip.pls see the attached image : also the sheeetmetal component model.Pls Help..!!ThanksShashankThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Hello, I'm a student machine engineering and use student version of creo 2 parametric and now we draw and sketch many parts and I see that I have many duplicates in the working directory could someone hepl me to find program for deleting dublicats.Thank you very much for your answers!!! Greetings SnezhanaThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Hi,i have rolled sheet metal with hole & cut on it .while develping the sheet the hole placement should be identivied in drawingif my hole placement go wrong then same will effect on manufacturingso is there any trick to identify the mistake with in the design stage.please find the image for referenceThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

What is better way to make a model (casting) keeping manufacturing process in mind?Please also let me know the priority of feature command (Extrude,Revolve,sweep..etc) that i need to follow during modeling a cast model...Thanks in advanceThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Does anyone else have a problem with the Roughing toolpath not machining all of the way to the bottom of pockets? I have messed with the min and max step depths and step depth adjust. It only wants to machine halfway down the pocket.I'm using Creo 2.0 M100. Thanks in advance.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

To all, I have a user that is simply creating an object like the one below. When he goes to complete the extrusion, it will not allow him to make the depth any less than .239???   He gets the following error gui in Creo:   I cannot reproduce the issue on my machine. I can make it as thin as the accuracy which is .0012.   Any help would be greatly welcomed. Thanks. Creo 2.0 M090This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Hi,we want to operate a Datron M7HP with PTC Creo 2.0 (incl. CAM module). Where can we get a post processor - and how much does it cost (approximately)?Thanks in advance,TimThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

The scale operation in Creo is not a true parametric feature and as such cannot be used for models where it is needed for design history, modifications, family tables, etc. The mold extension has a feature called shrinkage that is a scale feature; however, a license is required and the part must be a manufacturing part such as a mold cavity, or similar.  Consequently, this method is prohibitive.Another method exists.  I created this video for a coworker and it shows how to create a scale feature using the warp tool and creating a family table using the warp as an instance.  I apologize in advance, the computer I recorded this on is slow. Video Link : 4580 Here's the warp scale on some non-imported, complex geometry (variable rounds, drafts, boundry blends, etc.)This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start

Does anyone know if a toolpath like the "I-Machining" exsists for pro-e???? Basiclly what it does is make full depth cuts and use the total flute length to cut pockets out. Speeds up cutting nicely and i've seen it reduce times by 60%. Would be nice pro-e...........Jeffhttp://www.solidcam.com/us/imachining/imachining-overview/This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Is there a way to calculate load on Spindle during machining in Creo Production Machining ?This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Good morning, I am running into a situation where when I went to WF5 M220 and inthe couple months I have crashed my vertical CNC machine. First time millingaluminum with a 2" inserted cutter running at a little over 200 ipm the toolwas at the bottom of a pocket and the code tells it to feed right into apart. It totally destroyed my spindle on the mill. I had to replace thespindle and all PTC can say that they will submit it as a SPR to R&D. thathappened in May of 2013 case number #C11370982. The next problem happened inJanuary of 2014 where it destroyed my mold core that I spent 32 hours ofmachining case number #C11839437. The latest one is February 25, 2014 wherethe tool went thru my part at 1" depth and snapped the pull stud seized upthe taper inside the spindle. The weird thing was on this last one I ranthrough gouge and vericut with a 2" cutter before I release the program tothe floor and it was fine. While running the program we ran out of Y axistravel so I swapped the tool to

I'm struggling to get through the programs conducted in Pro_E when wanting to load the machine does not recognize me machine is a V414 monitor Mazatrol M32B already have the wire set I SURFCAM DNC communication and ADVANCE anyone of you will have the manual to make sure the steps are correct on the screen of the machine to RECEIVE the program?This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Hi, I'm trying to create a "custom" drill cycle for a gun drilling application on my NH4000 Horizontal. This requires a the gun drill to enter a counter bore with the spindle off, then fire up the spindle and coolant, feed to depth, feed out to counter bore area, stop spindle, retract to cleanance plane, move to next hole and repeat. I was wondering if anyone has had to create a similar tool path and if so, how? I'm under pressure for these parts and will end up hand coding to get it done, but would much rather have a clean file for any future revisions or reposts. Thanks,Matt.This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Just tried to integrate vericut with Creo yesterday. When Vericut is launched from Creo, version 7.1.5 launches. I spoke with IT (new machine) and 7.1.5 has never been installed on the machine. When I run it independant of Creo, I run version 7.3.Any thoughts on what's going on, or thoughts on whether running Vericut through Creo is any better than running it on its own?Thanks,MattThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

Does Anyone know what Creo Elements/Direct Advanced Design includes ?I couldn't find any information from PTC Web.It's posted that More 3D power with five-in-one capabilityI don't know if it includes Relation , Mold Design ,.....or notThis is link http://www.ptc.com/product/creo-elements-direct/advanced-desigthxThis thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new question. Please be sure to include what version of the PTC product you are using so another community member knowledgeable about your version may be able to assist.

I work with a lot of manufacturing files that were created years ago with several different versions of ProE as it evolved to Creo. I find a lot of these older mfg files have a disorganized trees. Of course the operation is always higher in the tree than any of the sequences, but the sequences are in the tree all over the place after that. Without reorganizing, process manager doesn't work.So, a lot of times I try to staighten it out the way I think it should be. Rather than read through all the bracketed operations in the sequence names to find out where they belong, I often select the operation and then hit delete. This highlights everything that belongs to the operation. Then I cancel out of the delete process and re-organize. When all is done, Process Manager can be used.Anybody else have thoughts/ideas on this?This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and refere

Is it just me or is everyone seeing this random tool numbering ?When I use templates that I have created in Process Manager from other milling / drilling sequences it seems the tool numbers seem to be random. It used to be the tool order was set as they were selected by sequence number in the model tree (sequence 1 tool 1,sequence2 tool 2) now they seem to be just random tool numbers. the only thing I can think of is they follow the numbering of the sequence the templates were created from.Getting old having to go in and set the tool number to the order I want them to be in which is the same as the sequence order in the model tree.this has been going on for a while I have just had enough of the re-ordering of the tools for every jobCre2.0 M080 This thread is inactive and closed by the PTC Community Management Team. If you would like to provide a reply and re-open this thread, please notify the moderator and reference the thread. You may also use "Start a topic" button to ask a new ques