Multiple OPERATIONS in Vericut - howto?

[marker4x4]

Hiall, I wonder is someone can help my with the following:


Example: a part that needs to have the top and bottom machined in two different Operations.

Each Operation is based on different CSYS.

I want to run both (or more) Operations in Vericut to make sure the part is OK when my OP's are all done.



Now, here's my dilemma: what happens is that Vericut
positions ONLY ONE operation (the one that's current in ProE) properly.

I can add as many extra CL files as I want through the Vericut menu, but then I need to create the appropriate Coordinate Systems manually right there in
Vericut.

It's a real PITA, needless to say. I wonder if there's an automatic way of doing this?

Thanks!

 

[acehawkeye]

Which version of vericut are u using?

 

[marker4x4]

Which version of vericut are u using?

5.4 - the one that came with our WF3.

 

[dbrainsky]

Vericut allows you to save the image for reuse at a later time. To save and reuse the image take the following steps in Vericut.


1: Run NC Check on the First operation so the part image is completly machined.


2: Under the Vericut FILE menu select Save ALL. This saves the all tool data.


3: Select the In Process and SAVE AS. Name this anything you want. Just keep the name short.


4: Exit Vericut and now NC Check the next operation.


5:Under the Vericut FILE menu In Process Open now select the saved file.


6: File OPEN select the cgtpro.usr Select MERGE.


You can also get away with just saving the cgtpro.usr files and select these instead. just rename them.


Thereseems tobe an issue with Vericut not machining the correct side of the model after the merge if Op010 is done on the oposite side as Op020. I tested this against the vericut installedWF2 build M250 and WF3 build M090. Bothhad the same problem. Not sure why.

 

[marker4x4]

...Thereseems tobe an issue with Vericut not machining the correct side of the model after the merge if Op010 is done on the oposite side as Op020. I tested this against the vericut installedWF2 build M250 and WF3 build M090. Bothhad the same problem. Not sure why.

Yep, there's definitely a problem there.... it doesn't flip 180deg as it supposed to...

Thanks for the tip anyway, appreciate it.

 

[acehawkeye]

If you have version 6.0+ you will be able to flip the part.

 

[MR_NC]

The "whats new in WF4" material I have seen states WF4 + Vericut 6.0 solves this issue.

Personally I am not going to use WF4 until it reaches production status. However, if you are on enslavement you can download the preproduction version now. You should be able to download Vericut updates right from Vericut.

WF4 does indeed look good (for MFG).

Best regards,
Sean

 

[DazE]

Hi,


Thought I would chip in with my technique for multiple ops in Vericut. I am of the opinion it should be easier than 9 stepsbut it does work!


1.NC check OP1


2.Run the simulation.


3.File_In Process_Save as "sideA" and exit.


4. NC check OP2


5.Do not run the simulation


6.File_In Process_Open "sideA"


7.Setup_Co-ordinate system_Define


8. Select "orientation_1" and move this via the interface to your second Csys. (i.e move the z down the thickness of you work and flip the y axis 180 deg for a job that is turned over for OP2)


9. Rewind the Toolpath and Run.


You should now have Op2 running on the back of the Op1 machined stock.


It works for me and is quicker to do than to write down

Darren