Building a Virtual Haas - Part 2 with a link to LegoMan!!

[@lyleschwartz6546]

Fantastic! If only Mastercam dealers were this helpful... Appreciate the time and effort that went into this.

[@CamInstructor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@OptimaPrecision]

Great video, clear and concise. Really appreciate it, thanks for the awesome job!

[@CamInstructor]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nenadratic6319]

very , very good . Thank you one of the best video for Building virtual machines . In last a few weeks I did watch at list 30-40 videos in this field , and this one is the best . Can not complain . The best

[@CamInstructor]

Wow, thanks!

[@treyhaney]

How would you define a machine like this, but with a vise and set up the x,y,z so it is not running off the center of A axis? I have the machine setup, but my fixture ( vise ) is attached to the center of the rotary plate.

[@brahimbouziane9153]

Thanks for all! i really like your videos very helpful

[@CamInstructor]

Glad you like them!

[@virus_community]

thanks for sharing this knowledge, can you please make a video on adding fixture on table or on a axis, such as 5 axis. thanks

[@CamInstructor]

I'll put it on the list, thanks for the suggestion!

[@scolwell19]

Every time i select the machine in the Machine Simulation window it says "Cannot load the machine configuration files, please check the configuration file." Any idea what I've done wrong here

[@CamInstructor]

My guess is something with the configuration file 😅 Could be a naming issue. Make sure xml file/ folder/pic if using one, all have the same name.

[@сергейданилов-ш1х]

Hello, please tell me how to change the direction of rotation of the "A" axis in Mastercam Machine Simulation

[@hootusburdis6734]

Did you ever post a fixture follow up? If so could you share the link with me?

[@TheMikechvz]

Great tutorial on part 1 and 2. I want to simulate our TRT210. See you did Z first, then Y separate, and linked X then A as a sub of Y. Would I link X, A, then C under Y? And would the face platter of C be similar to how you did A in this video? I’m hoping A will tilt about the trunnion, and then the C will rotate with it

[@CamInstructor]

Ya you need to stack the axes from the bottom up so everything stays together. You wouldn't want to move your part in Y but see your table left behind.

[@illustreerija]

Great video, thank you! I have a question: If you would want to add a tailstock to the 4th axis, how can it adjust to the stock/model size in the x axis, so that it would touch the detail on the left side and it would adjust the x axis position automatically when you load a new detail?

[@CamInstructor]

You could add the tailstock as a fixture. You would have to position it manually in your file.

[@illustreerija]

@@CamInstructor Okay, I have the lessons also, I will check the fixturing out from there. Thanks!

[@haroldjoubert7816]

Excellent video.

[@CamInstructor]

Thanks!

[@salazarreyesjoseadrian2699]

me encanto este video y el anterior, eres el primero que enseña a crear las maquinas, excelente video, solo una pregunta, los xlm son los archivos maquina? si yo diseñara una maquina en algun programa de diseño y los paso a stl puedo hacer lo que tu enseñas en los videos? o los archivos que modificaste tienen algo especial? gracias, excelente video

[@CamInstructor]

_I loved this video and the previous one, you are the first who teaches how to create the machines, excellent video, just one question, are the xlm files machine? If I designed a machine in some design program and passed them to stl, can I do what you teach in the videos? or do the files you modified have something special? thanks, great video_ Thanks Jose! Yes you can create STLs in another CAD program and use MachSim to build the machine with those files. Just be sure origin is set correctly when you model and then save/export. The XML file is automatically created by MachSim to keep a record of how everything fits together and what moves with which axis. Nothing special with the files I used. They are just simplified versions of what I downloaded from the Haas website.

[@haroldjoubert7816]

Hi once again great video. During the video you mention their will be more lessons, is that the paid version, I would really like to get involved with that.

[@CamInstructor]

I forget what I said in the video :) I haven't created anymore content on this topic though (yet)

[@maxcox6019]

Can you show how to make a 2 axis lathe and a mill/turn?

[@cesarflores8196]

Hello ... Very good video ... but I have a question? ... Why when I finish saving my machine, I look for it in the machine selection list and it doesn't appear?

[@CamInstructor]

Check the folder location of where you've saved your files.

[@bnoops123]

@@CamInstructor where the hell do i put it? Everything works great but I can't make it show up

[@CamInstructor]

@@bnoops123 The save location is discussed in the videos. If you are using the default install location its C:\Users\Public\Documents\Shared Mastercam xxxx\MachineSimulation\MachSim

[@bnoops123]

@@CamInstructor my files are a mess somehow it seems

[@Malledeus86]

I have gone through these 2 videos several times and something is not working for me. I set everything up in the virtual sim space and if I close out and reopen everything shrinks down to nothing and shows a face Mill as big as a room on top of my machine. I’m guessing somewhere maybe it’s taking my inch units and shrinking them by switching to metric???

[@CamInstructor]

Definitely an inch/metric thing. If you have everything assembled, browse to the folder with all the files in it using File Explorer. Open the XML file and edit the line where it says units="metric" or units="inch" (should be in one of the first few lines), just switch it to the opposite of whats there now. Save the file and you should be good now.

[@Malledeus86]

@@CamInstructor thanks a bunch, I’ll give it a shot later today.

[@Malledeus86]

That worked out great. I’m now taking the free 5 axis lesson, but I’m getting held up as when I load the machine from the mill drop down I get an error message saying “selected machine definition file not found” I dropped the files in the correct folder, not sure what’s hanging up.

[@CamInstructor]

Are you using 2021 or 2020? I think the files in that lesson are meant for 2020.

[@Malledeus86]

I got it to work, but had to uninstall 2020 and update to 2021 last night.

[@craigyost626]

Awesome video. I am having trouble though. When I try to simulate a program, I get a warning saying...A transition axis is missing in xml.Machine Definition initialized with default definition. Why would this be happening?

[@CamInstructor]

You have all axes defined on the machine that you have in your program?

[@craigyost626]

@@CamInstructor yes, I figured it out. the xml file was named differently.

[@Callm3lazy]

What if the head/spindle moves xyz? And table is stationary.

[@lonestar4574]

Thank you for the tutorial I follow Through all the steps but at the end,when I load a part and fixture and tool path it comes out larger than my machine?

[@CamInstructor]

Probably a metric/inch thing. Open the xml file associated with your build, it will be in the folder with the rest of the STLs, you can open it with any text editor. Look for inch or metric in the first couple lines. Make it the opposite of what it is now and then save the file. Should work fine after that.

[@lonestar4574]

@@CamInstructor thank you that fix the problem

[@gfkraken7811]

Hello and thank you for this nice video explanation. Why when I realize the simulation with a piece and a chuck (using a clamp), the simulation does not detect a colision ? By voluntarily creating a colision... Thank you for your light.

[@CamInstructor]

You may need to go into your Options in the simulator, on the Verification Properties tab enable Workpiece Collision Checking when Material Mode is enabled.

[@gfkraken7811]

@@CamInstructor It is possible that it comes from elsewhere?

[@CamInstructor]

@@gfkraken7811 Did you enable collision as shown in the video? Is the component defined as a fixture?

[@gfkraken7811]

@@CamInstructor Did you enable collision as shown in the video, yes Is the component defined as a fixtures, no. I do this with the right click, on fixed sets ? 🙏

[@CamInstructor]

On the Machine Simulation setup page (where you select your machine) there is a section for Fixture. Pick a selection method that best suits you and choose your component. With the check box enabled that was mentioned previous, you should see collisions with your fixtures now.

[@ThaiNguyen-kw2lc]

Thanks for all, it so helpfull

[@faroukmastercam4395]

Thank you sir can you make video how to build a lathe with C Y and B axis (sub spindle)

[@CamInstructor]

MachSim does not support lathes. This has to be done in the MillTurn enviroment.

[@MrGettinlate]

After watching these videos several times, I was able to build our HAAS 4 axis mill and get it to work, which was pretty cool. When I build the 3 axis version, I don't have the default option for collision checking, only custom. Then when I try to run MachSim on a tool path, I get a message: "A translation axis is missing in xml. Machine Definition initialized with Default definition" If I try to continue, I get another error message: "Error occurred in program: Simulation object loading error. In operation 1, a tool job contains an ID not found in the machine: workpiece Simulation loading will be cancelled" Looking for ideas here. . .

[@craigyost626]

Same here with the error.

[@CamInstructor]

Did you add the work piece and holder, are all axes in the gcode in the machine?

[@supertramp2435]

Machine Simulation cannot simulate when using rotate transform toolpath.

[@luislanda8332]

I just saw your video, it was good and I am interested in it and I wanted to know if you could post the link to the file you made in the video.

[@CamInstructor]

I have the files somewhere, now finding them....

[@luislanda8332]

Thank you very much, it really helps me, I am studying the 4 axis course on your website, CamInstructor, very good indeed.

[@poulet_braise1]

please a i don't see the tool change position animation

[@DHAMO7708]

How to set lathe please make video please

[@CamInstructor]

Mastercam Simulation does not support lathe. You have to go into the Mill Turn environment for that.

[@DHAMO7708]

@@CamInstructor ok bro please make video for turn mill

[@ERICKPICARD-p5k]

is this work's with the 2024 ?

[@jb0433628]

Does this machine simulator run on the post-processed G-Code or only the toolpath

[@CamInstructor]

Yes, machsim can be driven by a post processor. I also see this misconception a lot, thinking that verifying gcode is better than a toolpath. Keep in mind, programs that take gcode as an input still have to use a translator to turn that into motion in the software. It isn't running gcode like a CNC control does. A bad gcode translator for a specific machine type will negate any benefit of giving the software the actual gcode.

[@jb0433628]

@@CamInstructor so far I have no luck with Mastercam, the axis and planes are all mixed up between the simulator and machine simulator, and documentation is hard to find for all the errors I get.

[@ivan61726]

hi ... I have a question ? why my part and my tool is to big than my cnc machine when I run my simulation?

[@CamInstructor]

Sounds like a mix of inch/metric.

[@ivan61726]

Could you help me how to solve it?

[@CamInstructor]

Is the part you are trying to sim done in metric or inch? The solid models for the machine, were they inch or metric? If you open the XML file for the machine, what does it say for units (should be near the top)?

[@ivan61726]

@@CamInstructor I have my part to machine in inches ... and the machine solids are in inches too

[@CamInstructor]

Check the XML file. Browse to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Shared Mastercam xxxx\MachineSimulation\MachSim\YourMachine Open the file with the xml extension, use notepad or something else capable of editing (web browser will not work), in one of the first few lines you should see units="metric" or units="inch" . Try switching what is currently there. Make sure to leave the quotes, make sure to click save after you edit. Relaunch the sim and see what it looks like.

[@danielfernandez2041]

Fantastic!! On the other hand... I did in in MC X9 and got this message: "A translation axis is missing in xml. Machine Definition initialized with default definition". Can anybody help me with that, please?

[@CamInstructor]

Did you add the work piece and holder, are all axes in the gcode in the machine?

[@vanvan6345]

thanks. it's very helpful !!!!!

[@CamInstructor]

You're welcome!

[@Jimmy-bm5jg]

Thanks

[@CamInstructor]

No problem

[@patrickmarthy4194]

hello i did every thing but my machine is smaller than the part

[@CamInstructor]

This is typically and inch/metric thing. Someone else had the same question earlier, here is that reply... Check the XML file. Browse to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Shared Mastercam xxxx\MachineSimulation\MachSim\YourMachine Open the file with the xml extension, use notepad or something else capable of editing (web browser will not work), in one of the first few lines you should see units="metric" or units="inch" . Try switching what is currently there. Make sure to leave the quotes, make sure to click save after you edit. Relaunch the sim and see what it looks like.

[@bropro9406]

Need Help Sir Great Video Thnx Alot But I'm having some issue in toolpath simulation running Can u Plz Help

[@rangarajan7288]

Great video iam done adding haas vf2 with hrt210. after all set when iam trying specify machine in machine defination tab it is generating a error that "Cannot load the machine configuration files.Please check the configuration files for haas vf2hrt210" i am not understanding where iam done a mistake

[@CamInstructor]

Make sure the folders and XML file all have the exact same name.

[@miralemkadric1506]

Thanks a lot

[@CamInstructor]

Most welcome

[@miralemkadric1506]

@@CamInstructor Any idea why do I have errors occurred during the simulation run in 2020 it is telling me cannot use this folder to write an STL file But in 2021 everything is fine

[@md8744]

Not helpful much just a debut for fun...jump into reality world machining part from simple to complex ones. Lately customers sending models working on it ok not debut all those cartoon waste time. ( I'm a fan of this channel)

[@CamInstructor]

Machine Simulation is just for fun/not useful? I don't think you understand the benefit if that's your thought. Something that takes you an extra 5 minutes to run through Machine Simulation can save you a $10,000+ crash on your real machine. How much wasted time will you have when you need to wait for a service call to fix your machine after a crash?

[@md8744]

Usually your machine crashed not because of that, it happens from your guys out of control setting up machines and offset lenght, clearances of the tools and important are letter H on G43 though. But anyway you're the best so I don't want to argue with....thks

[@CamInstructor]

I like to call it Presenting Different Points of View instead of Arguing 👍 I will agree, in the 3 axis machines, bad offsets lead to most crashes. When getting into 4 or 5+ axes when you have all sorts of things moving and moving quickly, it's not just a bad tool length offset that will get you. A tool using the wrong holder type, wrong shaped tools, axis moving too far in a positive tilt instead of a negative tilt. These are the things you can prepare for with Machine Simulation. If not, your setup machinist will have to guess at what tool to use, what length the tool needs to be, what fixture type, etc etc. It's not that you can't figure these things out on the machine in real time, it's just much more costly to do so. Knowing you can just load your program and hit the green button (assuming your offsets are good🙂) is worth the extra time programming....in my opinion.