Mcam X runtime calulation

Where is the estimated runtime in Mastercam X hidden?

ca

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clay
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??? Runtime? Maybe you mean cycle time? If so it tells you in backplot for pre x, maybe its in there.

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vinny

Ya, cycle time. It is not in backplot that I can see anymore. On the setup sheet it shows 0 minutes. where do I fix that? Pre-X there was a test file to change. Anyone?

ca

Reply to
clay

Clay, it's in the backplot window. Look in the top left corner of the little backplot dialog box that pops up, and hit the down arrows. Then click the info tab at the bottom.

Reply to
Joe788

Joe,

Thanks, found it. Odd, I am getting 2340 plunge rate??? Which in turn is a invalid feed rate. to this day I have never quite figured out how Mcam actually calculates feed rates.

Do you know how to edit the setup text file so the cycle times are accurate including tool change, rapids etc..? An ancient skill, like editing posts....

ca

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clay

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