LoneStar MastercamX5 Mill

8/9/2019 LoneStar MastercamX5 Mill

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CNC Software, Inc.

Introducing

Presenter: Teaching Systems Inc.

X5 Mill Enhancements


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2D Dynamic Toolpaths

Dynamic Mill


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2D Dynamic now split into two

toolpaths:

Core Mil l: for open areas Area Mil l: for closed boundaries


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Dynamic Core

MillApproaches

from outside-in

Maintains

climb cuttingmotion


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Dynamic Area

MillMultiple entry

methodsMaintains

climb cutting

motion


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Traditional Pocket vs Dynamic Area

Area
http://areamill%20comparison.mov/http://areamill%20comparison.mov/


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Traditional Pocket vs Dynamic Core

Core
http://dynamic%20core%20outter%20corner%20comparison.mp4/http://dynamic%20core%20outter%20corner%20comparison.mp4/


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New 2D Dynamic Contour


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DynamicContour

Contour andrestmilling in

one operationDesigned to

remove materialon walls,accounting for

heavy materialin corners

Click graphic


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Radius of tool

Defines previoustool radius

Stock thickness

Defines previousstock to leave

.001 is minimumallowed**


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Dynamic Contour
http://1mach_dynamic%20contour.m4v/


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New 2D Dynamic Restmill


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Dynamic Restmill

User defines previous operation(s) orprevious tool diameter


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Dynamic Restmill

Identifies areasthat larger toolsmiss

Uses dynamicmotion to removematerial withsmaller tool

No wasted tool

motionClick on graphic


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Island facing in 2D HST toolpaths


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Island Facing:

When used in conjunction with depthcuts, a full pass is made at the islanddepth:


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Island Facing:

When used without depth cuts, fulldepth is cut first, and island(s) arefaced last:


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Dynamic toolpath Benefits:

Improved usability

Cycle times reduced by 30% or more

compared to traditional cuttingtechniques

Full flute utilization for longer tool life

Machines only where material exists

Consistent chip load allows for

maximum feedrate/material removal


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Dynamic toolpath benefits:

Smaller tools can be used:

Less carbide, less expensive

Fewer tools can be used Because of toolpath efficiency, a smaller

diameter tool can yield faster cycle times

than using a larger and thenprogressively smaller tools

More consistent spindle load, easier

on the machine


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Island Facing isnow in:

Rest Mill andDynamic Rest Mill

Area Mill andDynamic Area Mill

Core Mill andDynamic Core Mill


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3D OptiRough

New 3D OptiRough Toolpath


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3D OptiRough

New 3D strategy for fast material

removal


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3D OptiRough

Large stepdown

Uses dynamicmotion

Removes bulk of

material

Smaller stepup

Continues to utilizeflute length

Removes only

remaining stock


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3D OptiRough

User controls:

Stepdown andoptional stepupdistance

Choice to millvertical walls

Core motion forcore-shaped parts

Micro lift distance

and feed rate ifdesired


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3D OptiRough

Vertical walls:

When unchecked,stepup will ignorevertical walls

Material removedonly on non-vertical walls

No wasted cutmotion


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3D OptiRough

Core Mill:

Check Use coremill passes onparts that allow

entry fromoutside ofmaterial


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3D OptiRough


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3D OptiRough

OptiRough toolpath benefits:

X4 Area ClearanceDistance traveled: 44,459 Inches

X5 OptiRoughDistance traveled: 26,874 Inches


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3D OptiRough

OptiRough toolpath benefits:

Less distance travelled = less time tocut

Maximum flute length utilization

improves tool performance and life

Smaller tools yield greater removal

rates than old large-to-small toolstepdown approach

Up to 70% improvements in cycle

times reported


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Hybrid Finishing

New 3D Hybrid Toolpath


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Hybrid Finishing

Uses Scallopmotion on

shallow areas

Uses ConstantZ motion on

steep areas


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Hybrid Finishing

User defines:

Steep stepdownLimiting angle

Shallow stepover

Toolpathautomaticallytransitions basedon these settings


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Hybrid Finishing

Hybrid toolpath

1 toolpath

18 minutes tocut

Waterline andScallop toolpaths

2 toolpaths

23 minutes to cut


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Hybrid Finishing

Hybrid toolpath benefits:

What used to take multiple toolpathscan now be done with one

Blending is more gradual and

automatic, resulting in better surfacefinishes

Takes the guesswork out of manuallymerging old Shallow and Steeptoolpaths

Improved cut order


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CNC Software, Inc.

Introducing

X5 Mill Enhancements FBM


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Feature Based Milling

Tapered wall

supportTapered wall

roughing andfinishing

Matches wall

taper with tooltaper angle


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Toolpaths

createdFlat tool

roughs taper

Taper toolfinishes taper


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Linking parent

operation toSolid

Parent FBMoperation nowrecognizes

model change


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Linking parent

operation toSolid

Parent operationis marked dirty

Feature detect is

also markeddirty

Re-detect andregen is implied


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Feature Based Drilling

4-axis output

supportSimplifies

rotary axis drillprogramming

Requires 4- or

5-axis machinedefinition


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Feature Based Machining

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