topic Re: Split tool path as per time in Machining Discussions Forum

Split tool path as per time

Anonymous — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 05:06:01 GMT

hi, I have one Doubt.. I have made a programme in steel job with Ø2 end mill cutter... Programme time is coming 16 hrs... Now I need to split that tool path into 1 hr duration... because 2 end mill continues is not possible to run 16 hrs.. so I need to split the programme into 1 hrs.. How is possible this..???

Re: Split tool path as per time

Marco.Takx — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 08:53:27 GMT

What are you trying to mill.

Isn't it possible to duplicate the toolpath and start from the previous end height?

Re: Split tool path as per time

jeff.walters — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:29:44 GMT

If it’s a 2D part then you can just CTL+ select the first few operations and post them at 1 program. Then do the same for the rest. This will give you two programs that you can change tools in between.

You could use a second tool and use it for half the operations. This way it will run untended from start to finish.

If it’s a 3D part you can use sketches for boundary’s and slit the part in two. You could still use the two tool concept and still run unattended. If you’re doing this concept I would but a bit of an overlap on your containments just to get a smoother transition between the two.

Re: Split tool path as per time

Steinwerks — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:06:21 GMT

Another idea on the 3D part: set heights and use Rest Machining to limit the path to Z level segments to break up into as many sections as it takes. Shouldn't take much time to split up either, and could wind up cleaner than area restraints.

Re: Split tool path as per time

Laurens-3DTechDraw — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:12:48 GMT

Setting the top hieghts gives less "re-cutting" but indeed I would do that.