OK, so my mold cavity is under way. I have an ultrasonic weld feature that needs to be cut independed of the rest of the mold calvity. Here is an image. How can I drive a spline top ge the finished feature with a sharp pointed cutter? What is the CAM move that can make a cutter follow a curve to cut the ultrasonic weld feature.
If the spline shape you want to drive is a 2D shape, you can use the Trace operation in the CAM.
If the shape is a 3D shape, you will need to use some of the 3D CAM operations.
Without seeing the exact shape of your ultrasonic weld, it is hard to give more detailed advice.
Bob
The curve progresses in a 2D plane. Personally I would not call it 3D. But maybe I need a clearer understanding of what you mean by "drive".
Can you provide a scanned sketch or more pictures of what you intend to do?
Thanks.
Bob
Bob is right on with this one. the 2D trace will do what i think your looking for. while it is listed under 2D it will trace in 3 axis. Just keep in mind that it is taking the center point of the tool and driving it along the selected edge and not looking at what the outter edge is cutting.