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G-Code, CAD, and CAM => G-Code, CAD, and CAM discussions => Topic started by: speed57 on January 07, 2013, 10:47:17 AM

Title: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: speed57 on January 07, 2013, 10:47:17 AM

Hi Guys,
I looking for a little help.
I have converted a small 11x29 lathe to CNC. It has a QCTP on the front.
I am using Mach 3 for the controller.
I am looking for a Machine definition file for Mastercam X4 that would match up to my lathe.
I also need to know which post-processor to select that matches up to Mach 3's capabilities.

Any help in pointing me in the right direction would be appreciated.

Thanks
Dirk

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: budman68 on January 07, 2013, 12:20:44 PM

Hello, Dirk,

MasterCam themselves are the ones to ask, as it's the software companies responsibility to provide you with a proper post processor for their CAM program, and any other info for your specific machine.

That's why they get the big bucks!  ;)
Dave

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: speed57 on January 07, 2013, 05:44:46 PM

Hi Dave,
Since I do not have a specific machine to give them, It would be difficult to get them to provide anything.
It is just a converted 2 axis manual lathe with a QCTP and Mach 3.
I'm sure someone is using that combination.
I'm pulling my hair out trying to figure this thing out. LOL.

Dirk

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: budman68 on January 07, 2013, 08:19:31 PM

Well if it's that simple then they should have no problem supplying you with a post processor as I'm sure they have one set up for Mach 3?

Have you asked them?

Dave

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: speed57 on January 08, 2013, 07:56:30 AM

Here is a link of what MC has available.
http://www.mastercam.com/teachersstudents/educationaldownloads/Posts/Default.aspx
There is a file that matches but it's for version X5. I tried to load that file into X4 and it won't load. I also tried the post file  LDMaster off of emastercam.com.

Does anyone know of a way to convert an X5 machine definition file from X5 to X4?

Thanks,
Dirk

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: budman68 on January 08, 2013, 10:57:09 AM

Not sure why you aren't using what you paid for in their customer support. That is part of the high price for this software and I would certainly be taking advantage of that.

I'll let you choose how you want to handle it.

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: speed57 on January 08, 2013, 01:16:39 PM

HI Dave,
Thanks for your concern. I purchased this software from a departed friends wife. So I do not have this software under maintenance and can not ask MC support anything.

Thanks,
Dirk

Title: Re: Mastercam X4 Machine Def file
Post by: BR549 on January 08, 2013, 05:49:25 PM

SURE you can ask. The worst thing that can happen is they say no.

(;-) TP