Manufacturing (CAM)

I just went through the nightmare of discovering that I was calling for 2 thousand second dwells on countersink cycles.  I thought the machine had quit, but that wasn't it.  My controller expects P periods in seconds not milliseconds.  I fussed my around G_post, found and fixed the variable and checked that it now works.  My question is what to do with Creo residual installations from 7 to 10, each one containing gpost option files for my machines, some of which have been modified over the years.When I upgraded to 10, I copied the gpost files from Creo 9 into the same folder that they would have been in 10 and it looks very much like that is what Creo Manufacturing has been reading when I call for a work-center I have on file. I fixed the uncx01.p33 (the one in the Creo10 system files) which is the option file for my mill and I now get the 2 second dwells I was looking for I suppose I can move all of the older trees to another drive and Creo won't be able

I need to mill 32 identical objects from a sheet of aluminum.  Operation includes drilling, countersinking, pocket milling and profiling of each part.  I've got the first instance set up in manufacutring and now I want to copy it into a 4x8 array such that all of the holes will be drilled, then all the countersinking, then the pocketing andf finally the profiling.   I'm sure I've done this, but cannot remember how.  

Hi, I'm creating a mould of a lego minifigure for a school project. I created a silhouette curve to define the split line on the model but then when I tried to create a skirt surface it came up with a lot of errors because I don't think the silhouette curve has complete loops. Is there any simple way of fixing this? Maybe using a different operation to achieve the same result?

Working in Creo 10.0 is there anyway to save the draft analysis as a .stp file with the draft analysis colors on the part?  I have tried a 3D PDF but have not had any luck.

Hi,I have SLM 3D printer of XACT Company. I want to connect with Creo. please let me know how i can connect with Creo. Xact Metal | 3D Printing Software

How do I remove the errors Tool parameter TOOL_ROUGH_SPINDLE_RPM (used in relation): value undefined. and Tool parameter TOOL_ROUGH_AXIAL_DEPTH (used in relation): value undefined. I already do the following...1. In the Tool Manager I add spindle speed and feed and radial and radial depth.2. In the parameters I remove any relations with these variables.           

Hello,   I am sorry if this has already been discussed. I have searched for this topic without success. I am interested in production processing wood components through a 3 axis router using Creo. It appears that the NC Sheetmetal option is intended to do this with metal components. Is there a similar option for wood parts? How are furniture companies who use Creo handling production cnc wood components? Thank you,Barry

I am using Creo Parametric Release 5.0 and Datecode5.0.6.0We have tool design extension in Creo. While using Mold machining, we are facing regeneration issues. for example, if we add or remove any features in source file and if we regenerate in mold machining the extract id fails. if we change the source file to its original form and if we regenerate again in mold machining the regeneration error remains the same.Here are the errors that I facedextract id failure, regeneration issues

Hi there.  I would like to export a CL file of a part from Creo Manufacturing and to then post-process it to G-Code to mill on our ProtoTrak DPM2 3-axis CNC machine (with SMX controller).   The roadblock is that I don't have a post-processor for the ProtoTrak DPM2 CNC machine, so I was hoping someone could direct me through the setup process in a few bulleted points.   The end goal is to be able to mill some parts with complex surfaces with our ProtoTrak CNC machine. The ProtoTrak company website states that it is the CAM software's (in this case Creo) responsibility to post process the CL to understandable G-code for their machine, which they say takes the same G-Code instruction set as a Fanuc 6 CNC machine. I also have the accepted G Codes in a manual for the specific machine open on my computer, in case anyone asks, which I will upload as a screenshot.    I am using Creo Parametric version 8.0.8.0

Hello, I am trying to doo a preparation for print in Creo, but the build envelop of the PTC generic printer is an opaque blue. is it possible to make it transparent so I see the part inside it?   

I am using Creo Parametric Release 4.0 and DatecodeM150HelloI am using the relation RAW_MATERIAL_WEIGHT=PRO_MP_MASS:2 in my manufacturing .asm to show in 2D drawing of my Manufacturing Setup sheet the Weight. The number :2 refers to the ID of my Raw model. But when I save a copy Drawing / .asm and replace the model of raw material the parameter PRO_MP_MASS:2 doesn't update and in my drawing, the parameter keeps with the weight of the previous one. Do you have any suggestions to solve this problem?Here are the errors that I facedHelloI am using the relation RAW_MATERIAL_WEIGHT=PRO_MP_MASS:2 in my manufacturing .asm to show in 2D drawing of my Manufacturing Setup sheet the Weight. The number :2 refers to the ID of my Raw model. But when I save a copy Drawing / .asm and replace the model of raw material the parameter PRO_MP_MASS:2 doesn't update and in my drawing, the parameter keeps with the weight of the previous one. Do you have any suggestions to solve this problem?

CREO Parametric 8.0.5 with  NC Complete. I am working on setup up work center for Okuma mill-turn. Okuma uses common variables instead of work offsets. Has anyone setup a work center like this before or have some useful reference materials/videos for this?  

Hi, how do you define the tool for the lathe.I didn't get it from the instructionsI tried to create a Solid tool and I added CSYS TIP and CREO doesn't want to create paths even though I increased BACK_CLEAR_ANGLE. Could someone send me an example of how you define this?Thanks in advance

Turning by milling   We propose to create Creo Manufacturing functionality that will make it possible to process using the “Turning by milling” method. There is a need, especially in turning and milling, to organize processing using the “Turning by milling” method. This method is very important for our customers. To obtain scallops of optimal height, it is necessary to shift the center of the cutter tool relative to the axis of the workpiece. In other words, we need to ensure a offset of the cutter axis relative to the workpiece axis (Ew).   We tried to do this using the 4X_LEAD_ANGLE angle, but we realized that the Ew offset and the 4X_LEAD_ANGLE angle are different and independent values. That is, it is impossible to obtain a certain offset Ew simply by changing the angle 4X_LEAD_ANGLE, and vice versa. Moreover, the contact point of the “END MILL” tool with values ​​of 4X_LEAD_ANGLE is more than 1 deg. from the center of the tool face, when 4X_LEAD_ANGLE is close to zero,

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My company uses Creo to design large scale glass facades and other highly customized designs for the architectural market. Some of our parts are very special and some are typical steel cross sections.   My company is about to purchase an  OCEAN AVENGER PLUS DRILL LINE.  The AvengerPlus requires a DSTV compliant file which has a .nc or .nc1 file format files.   Does anybody have experience  with converting Creo parts into a DSTV compliant file?   Any help would be great.   Thanks. Steve

I am trying to post out a thread cycle through creo for a Haas lathe. On the cycle line itself it only posts out g76 g98 f20. I've looked through the post processor and changed a few things in the threading cycle area but nothing has changed.Any ideas? Thanks,

Hello experts I have a question about volume rough seq. Is it possible to add some minimum default radius on every motion change tool path endpoint to avoid sudden motion stop and start for a smooth machine run? please check the attachment for detail. regards AsifFisa

Hello,I have a question about manufacturing family parts.I have 2 parts ruled by a family table. Simple parts, one with a M8 threaded hole and the other with a 8.4 countersink hole. This is the only difference between the 2 versions.The 2 versions/functions cannot cohexist in the generic part because the threaded hole and the countersink are both chamfered. The geometry for the chamfer on the threaded hole is destroy by the countersink fonction and vice versa for the chamfer and the countersink. In the generic part ONLY i am forced to desacivate one of the 2 fonctions. No problem with childs parts. Due to this specification is it possible to have one manufacuring assembly with a "selection " version threaded or version 8.4 ? Or am i forced to have 2 manufacuring assembly with both "child" parts ? Thanks in advance

I am experiencing issues with the material removal simulation in creo parametric 10.1, where the play path changes the tools I imported. I imported the following tools: H63TH-SVVBN-H16 with a VBMT160408 and MTJNL2525M16N with TNMG160408L-ES.During the play path simulation with the VBMT insert, it remains and shows the correct path. However, when attempting to use it in the material removal simulation, Creo modifies its geometry, resulting in an error. Additionally, I am unable to utilize the toolholder for generating the collision report.

I imported a lathe tool into Creo parametric 10.1, and whenever I run the simulation, the tool above the workpiece has a distance almost equal to the radius of the insert tip. How can I make the tool execute the simulation correctly?I went through this process by creating parameters, defining the tool size, and still, I am not able to achieve the desired simulation result

I am using Creo Parametric Release 8.0 and Datecode8.0.5.0Hello,I will write Gpost for Siemens 840 D control units, but I didn't get the gpost output as belowCS_TOOL("T60")CS_TP("T11")When I got the gpost output, I got it as belowT2 M6T1How can I change Tool output as CS_TOOL and CS_TP in the GpostCS_TOOL= Tool to useCS_TP=a next tool

I had the following request in today from a customer. How do I delete the references used in an NC step, Using the references right mouse click doesn't allow the option. Customer on Creo 4 F000, I have also tested on 10.0.2.0.Only way seems to be to edit the Tool Motion entries.

I have always struggled with Creo when it comes to getting good millpaths.  No matter what I try, it always seems like Creo defaults to pushing the cutter directly into the middle of the part (material fully surrounding the cutter) instead of slowly milling its way into the part from the outside in.I have dealt with this issue for many years now, and decided it's time to make a post here asking for help.  As you can see in the video, it would be ideal to mill the outside first, allowing 2/3rds of the cutter in the material until it mills completely to the center.(view in My Videos)

Hello,Why GPOST does not output the feed rate during NURBS machining ?Attached a new PP completly empty (Postprocessor defaults) and CL file.CREO 7.0.5.0GPOST V6.8 P20p2-J11 Regards