Recent content by JohnVincent

I have a solution attached.... wouldn't say it is an easy method. I would be interested in seeing a picture of this model created in Solidworks to understand your desired outcome. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=1ac3982d-4e4a-46a3-bf2c-3aa04f84952d&file=model3.prt

Take a look at your PB_CMD_helix and change to match the attachment, it should work but I haven't tested it.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=6b6bf710-5bbb-472e-8300-96e6e84ebbb4&file=example.jpg

Here is the correct syntax: [format "%.3f" $mom_tool_diameter] do not use capital letters.

If you place "#" signs where I show them in my attachment and place the command under "First_Move" it should work. Let me know.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=cd5a0549-19fd-4843-a3eb-384668ab18f0&file=output_spindle.jpg

Did you purchase this program? Do you pay maintence? You would just go to Siemens website and download a newer version.

I've attached a sample file. The first op is a planar mill operation. The second is a contour mill (z-level) operation.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=55bd6e6e-cc69-4648-8354-90ae72b69b60&file=sample.prt

Why do you want to use a 5-axis operation for 3-axis cutting? The picture you provided could be done with a planar mill operation. Just pick your tool axis and that will position your B and C axis.

You have to program your drilling operations as normal and under Objects=> Start Events select the Set Polar UDE and set to on. You may have to make changes in your post depending on you machine/controller.

Yeah if you select a solid body as your part you will have to add the sheet or sheets you created to your part in you operation.

You must have a header custom command in your start of program that is creating that information.

You can try something like this. I'm very good with splines so I would acctually use curves for my guide strings but this was faster for an example. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=92cb4169-2458-4d2f-8b35-66751e48accc&file=port.prt

Yeah Hank is teaching the class. Talked to him on the phone, he seemed like a real nice guy. uguser3- Yeah thats why we bought an ICAM post too. I spent months and endless emails back and forth. Finally they said since we didn't purchase maintence for the post they weren't going to help us any...

Don't use ICAM. They are horrible!!! Hank is still around. I'm going to Texas for Postbuilder class in 2 weeks!

Take a look at my attachment. This is an easy fix. Under 'Circular Move' delete the I and J words and Replace with an R workhttp://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=6508887b-29ce-4538-beff-798aed02e0b2&file=r-value.jpg

How about this. Not the prettiest way I'm sure but it doesn't look bad and it is using the KISS method.http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=645900a6-db16-4727-9686-777ea1122137&file=model1_jbv.prt