With part shape varying a lot from part to part. I not trying to knock Esprint, but I've probably been a bit blinkered with my comment as the parts that I mostly work on are complex 3D parts with a lot of small tool (< Ø0.4mm) work that require 5X to get in to steep areas. Kanawajeas.what is it you would like to know more about?
HYPERMILL MACROS SOFTWARE
Now THAT is powerful.Īgain, not trying to put down any other software just showing why I think the macro/automation is so good inside of Esprit. For example I have many macros that use Esprit, Excel and Word at the same time. So what does this mean? Basically if you can macro program one of those softwares (or learn one of them), you can do the others as well.and you can interface them with each other. The reason Esprit is so popular for automation and macros is that is uses the same language and interface for macro programming as all MicroSoft applications ( Excel, Word, Access, Outlook etc ).not to mention SolidWorks also uses this same interface as well (its called VBA - Visual Basic for Applications). I can't say anything negative about Hypermill as I have never used it or been exposed to its macro creation other than a few youtube videos. If you are using HyperMILL, I my opinion you have one of the most powerful CAM systems out there and I would never consider changing to anything else.
HYPERMILL MACROS HOW TO
Links on how to use HyperMILL feature recognition and Macros
Just find your most repetitive task and automate it. Just remember this stuff doesn't happen overnight, I've been plugging away at improvements for some time now. I you want some help with automation Id be more than happy to help. There is a lot more going on than what Ive written but this is the jist of what is happening. Apply saved processes to created holes and pockets. Most pockets will come from feature exchange.Ĥ.
HYPERMILL MACROS MANUAL
Little bit of manual work here in feature creation but not much. All holes with their correct vector (feature exchange from SW) are placed on correct WC and are defined correctly as 'taps' 'reams' 'bore' ' comp' complete with sizing etc etc (1 button click)ģ. (no buttons clicked other that File>Open)Ģ.
HYPERMILL MACROS PLUS
I merge a solid into Esprit and I have macro that will align and orient part plus make all work coordinates and work planes.
Basically, just plop down whatever model you want and then recall a template that suits you (tool, DOC, stepover, material, etc) and let it figure it out.Ĭould you elaborate a little on your workflow goooose? I'm new to Esprit and our shop started using it.Basic workflow for a 2.5D type part.ġ. I use OneCNC 3d toolpaths quite often for roughing and finishing toolpaths that I really don't have to think about very much. Simulation might catch some issues, but I think it is never quite the same watching a simulation of a program you are familiar with, versus one that has come down out of the blue, and is 'supposed to be correct'.
I think an experienced programmer can glance at a part and make a good comparison to other parts that he has done, and then choose to reuse an existing program on the current part, with a little tweaking to suit the conditions of the new part. I think the best solution is to use programming templates, based on parts that you have already programmed and tweaked 'the long way'. For example, features are too deep for a standard tool to reach, so then you have to fool around either splitting the operation with a standard and an extra long tool, or modify toolpath parameters so that the long tool might be able to do it all. Nearly every job has some challenges, IMO, that make automated programming next to impossible, if starting from scratch.
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