Oldnewguy
Aluminum
- Joined
- Jul 29, 2011
Just inherited an OM2A "Office Mill" in new job, and was wondering what is faster for small job(3-5 ops w/~3 tools): programming on the pendant (need to learn G-code programming, only know prototrak) or Mastercam shipped in from offline (have taken the basic class and am fairly proficient with it)
The plan is to eventually get to the point where we are using the CMM with 3R pallet system to register cast parts (with variations of .002-.004") and transfer to mill on same pallet to machine. Assuming I would just edit program on pendant or 0/0 location depending on parts (~.100 - 3.0")
Any tips or tricks with any of these tools would be greatly appreciated.
The plan is to eventually get to the point where we are using the CMM with 3R pallet system to register cast parts (with variations of .002-.004") and transfer to mill on same pallet to machine. Assuming I would just edit program on pendant or 0/0 location depending on parts (~.100 - 3.0")
Any tips or tricks with any of these tools would be greatly appreciated.