Yes, under the ROTARY AND TRANSFORM PLANES menu, you can select ROTARY STICK LETTERING.

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Whether the tool offset page is used, or not, will be determined by the code in the NC/G-Code program. Once the control jumps to the NC side, it will follow the NC program the same as if it was being run without the merge. If the NC program doesn’t call a G43H? then the control will use the tool length on the tool setup page; however, if a G43H? is called, then it will use the values in the TLO page. Also, if a G54 or other work offset is called the control will use the one called in the program, but it will default to the conversational part setup if no other work offset is called inside the NC code.

im running into the same problem (and have in the past) and am seeing that he drew the C in a conventional milling direction but still got climb milling toolpaths... others are saying to check the plunge options in Milling 2 parameters but im still getting errors for what im doing.

Whenever we call something a “pocket boundary” the boundary must be closed (also called water-tight). That means the starting point, and ending point of the contour must be exactly the same XY location. That would be the first place to look. You can email the program to [email protected] and I will take a look if that doesn’t help.

@@hurcousa you ended this video with an example of a 3 sided boundary that was not closed.

You can contact either Hurco Service at [email protected] or Hurco Applications at [email protected] or by calling the applications hotline at 317-614-1549.

This demo was created by one of our distributors, so we don’t have the exact details, but by looking at the video it appears to have been created with a CAM system. I am sure the part could have been optimized a little to further reduce cycle time, however our distributors as well as us here at Hurco are under similar time constraints as many of our customers, and often reach a point where continuing to edit the program is going to start to add time to the total time to complete a part. In a perfect world, we would all edit every program to absolute perfection, but most of the time we get it to the point we feel the program is efficient enough and that any further edits will add time to the overall process and run with that. This program was probably only run once or twice, if it was going to be run hundreds of times then the edits become more feasible! We are always looking for the balance point of efficiency in programs and completing the part. Time is money, and determining the cutoff point can sometimes be a hard point to find, as we all enjoy taking it just one more step!

@@hurcousa like most things, just takes time and experience. Thanks for the response you were able to give.

Hi Iain: if KZbin is correct, you're in the UK. We will add your request to video list here in the states but we're pretty backed up. In the meantime, contact the team at [email protected]. They're always doing demos. THANKS! Maggie

Hi Matt, yes we do. If you need assistance you can contact your local Hurco distributor. And you could also email [email protected], or [email protected].

@@hurcousa awesome thanks

yes you can

yes you can use a bull-nose endmill

Could you send your contact info to [email protected]? He can give you some more information.

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It should stay when the power is turned off and back on. You are setting a parameter and the value should be retained.

Hi Kernel Collective, to answer that sort of question we would need more info from you. What WinMax software version are you currently using? Also, some people have the DXF option but they may think they have Solid Model Import as well. Do you have the solid model import option? Where are you located?

@@hurcousa machine is a vm20, version I believe is 10.3.0. Location Australia, do you have a contact for a local support rep I can contact? Or best email to contact yourself?

@@TheKernelCollective try one more thing for us first. A possible reason for this issue is you may only have the 2D DXF feature, OR 3D DXF option turned on. That can be verified by looking at the current software options on the control: • Press the AUXILIARY button on the control panel • Select the UTILITY SCREEN icon (Swiss Army Knife) from the pop-up menu • Select the SYSTEM CONFIGURATION softkey on the screen • Select the SOFTWARE OPTIONS softkey on the screen • Scroll down and verify the SOLID MODEL IMPORT - STEP option is enabled When you get time, what does it say?

@@hurcousa thanks for the reply. Got it. Solid modem import - step is currently "not installed". I guess the next question is how to get it installed. This may require phone support as we have some interesting network constraints.

You’ll want to contact service ([email protected]). If you have a purchase order or sales order number they may be able to turn it on for you…if not, then you will need to go through the local Hurco distributor. Hurco Southeast Asia will be able to help as well.