topic Re: How can I machine a curved internal pocket on the 4th. in Fusion Manufacture Forum

How can I machine a curved internal pocket on the 4th.

KallinM3MS6 — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 21:59:51 GMT

I would like to find a way to use any 4th axis capable toolpath to machine a curved internal pocket. I have the machining extension. I have tried all of them so far. when I setup a toolpath with collation avoidance on, it uses 5th axis to rotate the tool and not 4th to move the rotary. I have tried the wrapped 2d contour but it doesn't machine the inside. In the pictures the center web is vertical the two outer webs are not.

Re: How can I machine a curved internal pocket on the 4th.

seth.madore — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 20:16:47 GMT

At the moment, there are no toolpaths available to the public that can machine this in a manner that you are looking for. However, we have some toolpaths that are being worked on actively and will be available to users in the near future. Best I can say at this point: Keep an eye out for future updates that are going to bring much improvement to multi-axis work...

(thanks to @brad_francola for doing the heavy lifting on this toolpath 😁)

Re: How can I machine a curved internal pocket on the 4th.

brad_francola — Sun, 25 Jun 2023 23:08:17 GMT

I'm happy to help. Thanks for posting a proper response @seth.madore .

Re: How can I machine a curved internal pocket on the 4th.

KallinM3MS6 — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:57:01 GMT

seth, what toolpath are you using in the picture? I was able to use blend for the bottom and positional for the sides with collision avoidance on but ill have to hand edit out the 5th axis command.