4th Axis milling question

[Anonymous]

Hi how do I go about cutting this twisted hexagon from a cylinder with the side of the tool (end mill), with the job mounted in a rotary table?

[GeorgeRoberts]

Hello,

Thanks for posting. Are you able to share a copy of the file? I can add some sample toolpaths for you to review

Many thanks

[Anonymous]

hello it is very intresting, what type of machining you suppose to use with that part?

[Anonymous]

Hi
Sure I can do that, should I share it on the cloud? If so how do I go about doing that?

[Anonymous]

Hi 
Thanks, i want to have the cylinder end clamped in the chuck of the rotary table and the thinner end supported with a steady, then coming down with a flat end mill and drop down next to the material and enter it  traveling on Y and as the cutter gradually moves down the X axis ( length of stock ) the rotory table must rotate and the repeat 8 times to leave me with the twisted octagon.

[Anonymous]

hi here is a link let me know if you were not successful in opening it thanks for interest shown its much appreciated.

https://a360.co/2OrGQo9

[Anonymous]

Hi George, do you have any news for me yet concerning my query, and were you able to open link successfully?

Thanks.

Kind regards 

Giovan vd Heever 

[GeorgeRoberts]

Hello,

Using the 'wrap toolpath' option with 2D contour should produce what you are looking for. Please see the attached example