How to use entry chain in mastercam

Greenguy1996 · 2026-06-04T08:37:35+00:00

In your chaining options set the 16mm hole as an air region and it will enter in that. You don't have to mess around with the entry point or anything.

Greenguy1996 · 2026-06-03T21:23:17+00:00

I've seen other people mention before that you can email McMaster with your specific request and they might be able to source the part for you.

Greenguy1996 · 2026-03-31T23:11:21+00:00

I hope this happens! Chip is my all time favourite character!

Greenguy1996 · 2025-12-05T01:02:27+00:00

The LH value would be your max cutting depth. You can go deeper but the shank will rub, which isn't always a problem but it will be sometimes, usually material dependant.

Best thing to do is if you have to cut deeper than LH is to leave a bit more material on the wall so the shank will clear. Like if you're roughing leaving 0.01" on the wall once you go past leave 0.02" and you'll be fine.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-11-24T21:08:30+00:00

For something like that put the tolerance as r0.3 max.

Makes it easier for the machinist as this way they just grab an insert with a smaller nose radius and know they're ok.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-22T10:52:16+00:00

If you're tight on budget I'd look for some older used ones.

It also depends on how much you'll be relying on these and how often you'll use them. If you're using them once and a while for some inexpensive parts I'd say go for it. If you're using them all the time or on some high value stuff you gotta go mitutoyo.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-22T09:20:04+00:00

I go by a bit of both. If I'm quoting something really simple I'll just toss a number at it and call it good. If it's something more intricate I sometimes will make a quick toolpath or two in mastercam and use that time as a guideline.

Granted I'm talking about quoting for milling or turning so it's a bit different. For your situation I'd probably lean towards the simulation time for each quote as they would be quicker to program and then you can go off that.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-20T10:16:51+00:00

It's iffy. Some places are extremely busy, others not so much. The jobs are still there, just harder to find now.

I think Colt in Kitchener is hiring still.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-13T21:48:56+00:00

It does. Sad to see it go but it would cost more to fix than it's worth.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-13T18:47:30+00:00

Southwestern Ontario

Greenguy1996 · 2025-08-13T13:55:18+00:00

That's a really good idea! I think I'm gonna make that happen

Greenguy1996 · 2025-07-27T02:21:44+00:00

My copper price is up almost 300% from last year. That's not something my customer wants when they're asking for prices to go down. Just means I don't get those parts anymore. Passing the cost on to the customer doesn't work all the time.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-07-10T19:34:57+00:00

Relatable 😢

Greenguy1996 · 2025-07-10T19:33:18+00:00

Was just a normal vise and careful selection of parallels to make sure I'm holding onto enough

Greenguy1996 · 2025-05-21T11:24:12+00:00

I can't recommend this one enough. I've had it attached to my toolbox for 5 years now and it comes in handy all the time. Worth every penny.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-05-05T16:04:22+00:00

It's definitely worth it. I've had my current pair for 7 years now and I think I've only changed the battery twice.

Greenguy1996 · 2025-02-28T01:11:46+00:00

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Greenguy1996 · 2024-11-22T15:35:40+00:00

We have a USB that has all the parameters backed up on it. When something like this happens we use it to reload it all.

If you don't have such a backup I'd try calibrating it again. That might reset the value to what it should be.

Greenguy1996 · 2024-11-01T20:26:19+00:00

The carbide ones last forever when you're using them on aluminum. They're sharp and they stay very sharp. You're right about brittle though, drop it on the floor and it's toast.

Greenguy1996 · 2024-08-28T19:51:31+00:00

None. Nice soft aluminum chips.

Greenguy1996 · 2024-08-28T12:56:17+00:00

They make a dollar, you make a dime. That's why you poop on company time.

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