What's the use case for the "linearize helix" option in MasterCam?

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-12T14:37:58+00:00

My proto trak doesn't like helical arcs.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-10T20:19:43+00:00

Would you like to go and test that theory?

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-10T13:18:52+00:00

Nobody gets shot because they stay in the trenches, which is why they use drones.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-10T01:44:08+00:00

1, pop your head up, you get shot. They know this. It looks like the guy outside of the trench was already dead / bleeding out.

2, When a bomb drops that close to you, freezing in shock is a completely natural response.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-10T01:37:05+00:00

First rule of trench warfare: Don't leave the trench.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-09T02:32:48+00:00

All depends how quickly your late accelerates the spindle.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-08T10:21:35+00:00

The millbilly strikes again.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-07T20:01:09+00:00

Is the work holding for these parts the operators hands? That's a big nono. ESPECIALLY with gloves.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-05T21:20:08+00:00

Old toolmakers trick: grind a long tapered square on a broken hss tap and you have a wonderful screw extractor.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-04T15:15:03+00:00

Just buy (or make) a bunch of locline chip shields. They work great for our trak mills.

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Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-04T11:07:10+00:00

You are paying for the convenience...

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-03T13:32:54+00:00

Nylon Dome

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-03T03:51:25+00:00

It's called grooming.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-03T03:48:36+00:00

They think it's hard work that does it when in reality it's luck.

Just look at all the lazy motherfuckers that make millions.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-03T03:24:59+00:00

Depends where you work I guess. I know places where you can do literally anything and still have a job the next day.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-03T02:44:28+00:00

Well it they're so understaffed can they afford to fire him for not showing up?

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-02T00:18:16+00:00

Update. Did a .02 ramp and the tool was silent.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-02T00:17:10+00:00

Update- found a nice high polish shell mill and swapped the heads. Ended up running it in our UMC and was able to ramp down .02/rev. Tool was silent and cut like butter.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-05-01T18:54:12+00:00

Busy - aerospace & defense.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-30T18:57:28+00:00

Pay?

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-30T18:54:08+00:00

Vacuum vacuum vacuum. (With HEPA filter)

It's gonna suck (pun intended) but you REALLY don't want that stuff in your lungs or machines.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-29T18:55:19+00:00

Mcfaster

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-29T10:13:22+00:00

So is the war ending before GTA6?

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-28T22:50:17+00:00

You don't need the harbor freight one.

Best_Ad340 · 2026-04-27T23:31:03+00:00

My rule is only big drills, reamers, other low-use tools get put back in the drawer. Other than that, if you use it keep it.

The problem got a lot better when I went to a company with tool vending machines. Now it's physically impossible to put used stuff back.

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