5 axis chamfertoolpath

[Paricla]

Hi,

I'd like to chamfer some parts using our 5 axis machine. But somehow I can only get a 3D trace toolpath to work a bit. But then I can't reach tighter places.

Isnt there a 5 axis chamfer toolpath? Something like the following : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1pRulUDWCE in Fusion360?

I somehow can't figure it out. 

Thanks in advance

Patrick

[ChristopherMarion · Accepted solution]

Hi @Paricla 

I have not tried this with Fusion, but I think a Swarf may be able to do something like this.

You may need to construct some surfaces where you want to drive the tool though.

Here is a quick stab at it....... 

Please don't mind the collision warnings 😊

[Paricla · Accepted solution]

seems to work indeed! 

[ChristopherMarion]

Hi @Paricla 

Glad to hear this worked for you.

Please accept as a solution so others searching for this option can read through it.

Cheers,

[DarthBane55]

I wonder if, using a ballmill, one could use multi-axis contour.  You'd have to remove the modeled chamfers and pick the sharp edges I think.  I might try that later because it could be handy at times.

[ChristopherMarion]

Hi @DarthBane55 

Yeah, should work if you are trying to break edges.  You'd need to machine in negative thickness I'd imagine.  I use a similar toolpath in PowerMill for trimming.....same idea.

[DarthBane55]

@ChristopherMarion 

Just curious, if you have PowerMill, why do you use Fusion?  I would imagine that for simpler job, it's just faster to use, but anything else?

[ChristopherMarion]

Hi @DarthBane55 

I'm a Technical Specialist for an Autodesk reseller.  I use PowerMill, FeatureCAM, PowerShape and just starting to get familiar with Fusion.

I've used PowerMill for a very long time as a programmer and as a specialist with Delcam and Autodesk.  Really liking Fusion at it's current state and know its going to get much stronger.  Exciting times!

[DarthBane55]

Haaaa yes, I see it now, SolidCad, I might even have talked to you once!  That explains it then, thanks! 😁

[Anonymous]

How did you construct these surfaces? Do you maybe have an example file for me?