Verify Dongle is a program in MillMax to check the status of your dongle. If the Verify Dongle icon is not on your desktop you can find it this way:Open MillMax and click on Open Dashboard FolderScroll down and click on VerifyDongleMake sure dongle is inserted in USB port, then click on Read from Ke...
This is to prevent inadvertently copying over a tap-test measurement when doing multiple tools or updating existing files. With the August 2023 release of MillMax, you can now save files with a unique name: https://mli.supportbee.io/2770-millmax-support-center/6000-new-features/19920-new-features-...
Use this spreadsheet, developed by Ray Gavin, to gather the data needed to tap-test a tool.
Our preference, since we are impacting on or near tool edges, is the plastic tool tip. However, when the endmill diameter because smaller and/or longer you may get repeated error messages that say "hit harder". The plastic tip is absorbing too much energy by making the impulse duration too long. Swi...
This will change the direction of the x-axis measurement on vertical machining centers for left handed use, but this is not permanent. Go to this link to change the settings permanently:https://mli.supportbee.io/2770-millmax-support-center/5979-using-millmax/19606-switching-millmax-for-left-hand-use...
If you are striking the sharp edges of cutting tools a lot, the plastic tip may wear or chip away. You will want to replace it if the plastic is worn away enough that you may start making contact with the aluminum body of the hub. Think of a pencil eraser. You can still use it as it wears away until...
This is the X and Y axes for a horizontal machining center.
Use the camera on your iPhone to take a picture of this QR code to open the calculator: Or, use the browser on your phone and go to: https://www.taptest.co/sfm-optimizer.html1. Click on SHARE icon.2. Click on "Add to Home Screen"3. The SpeedCast icon will appear on your screen (it may a take a few m...
We have added a TROCHOIDAL milling selection under SETUP. This is for high axial and low radial (10% or less) engagement applications. We have created a new algorithm for these types of tool paths.The resulting Dashboard is limited to a 10% width of cut. Greater than 10%, use the conventional MILLIN...
The spindle should be away from the Machine Home position somewhere in the machining zone of the table. It also needs to be free to rotate by hand.The origin point for the machine coordinate system is called Machine Home. This is the position of the center-face of the machine spindle when the Z-axis...
Yes, you can.1. You do not need to have the dongle inserted to do this.2. Open MillMax and look up the machine, toolholder, tool and material.3. Click File > New to automatically save save the file.4. To retrieve file, open MillMax and click on Open Dashboard Folder button5. The first file shown wil...
Yes, you can. Open the file, make your edits and re-save it with a new name/number and current time/date stamp by clicking File > New. Then go back and reopen the file with the new name and publish the Dashboard. Here is a video tutorial:
Yes, you can. Here are the instructions:You can now, in DCC, adjust the Dashboard settings (speed, feed width and depth of cut), then press APPLY to change the settings in Current Conditions. Note that at this point the new parameters are not yet saved to a new file.Click the Calculators tab and the...
With 3D milling, the three axes can cut to different depths, and create different shapes typically in die and mold work. The axial and radial cutting depths are usually light, but the tools are also often longer and more flexible. They deflect, vibrate and are prone to chatter. Tap-testing and Dashb...
Save the three files below to your desktop. Open MillMax and click on the Open Dashboard Folder button. Drag the three files into that folder, replacing the existing files. You are now setup for left hand use everytime.