5 axis question

upnrunning · 2008-06-27T05:41:08+00:00

I have a customer with a brand new 5 axis trunnion bridge type mill.He has MasterCam X2 and they wrote a post to match the machine. Thecontrol is a Fanuc 18i. We have done some test parts and they looksymmetrical and accurate. The problem is the machine hesitates atevery block of code. I don't know if it is a post issue or a machineissue. Obviously an operator issue as this is my first real 5 axisexperience. I've tried changing various settings in the softwareregarding edge and gap and tolerance percentages and the machine stillhesitates at every block. The control has APCC and NANO but I getalarms when the machine exceeds 3 axis. Any ideas how I can get themachine to cut smooth tool paths? Thanks in advance.

Jun 27, 2008 22 Replies

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Garlicdude 18 years ago

Glad to hear that as the valley appears to have slowed down a bit.

Best, Steve

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John R. Carroll 18 years ago

I've got some turned parts I sell to Gulf Stream if you are interested.

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Garlicdude 18 years ago

John, Thanks for the offer but I'm staying busy with my current customers.

Best, Steve

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