Is there any way of using Swarf or any other operation to contour side-mill that surface using C axis?
The way I've set it up, the tool is not standing perpendicular to the straight surface and is always in a revolving motion around the piece, which makes it collide, and also does not go completely around. I have also attached the fusion file with the part and operations. The machine I'm using is actually 5 axis.
I tried playing around with a few different operations but i couldn't find one that fits your needs. I wonder if the Rotary toolpath would work for this if you have access to it.
Matt Smith Software Engineer - MSmithDev - https://msmithdev.com/ CAD/CAM/CNC - Micro Insert Inc. - https://microinsertinc.com/
I've managed to make some kind of combination between swarf and contour to mill that surface but I get some kind of markings on the piece. Is this from the machine or from Fusion settings within swarf operation. Do we need to do the sphere setup on the machine ?
It could possibly be your calibration on the machine but i suspect its more likely an artifact from the toolpath. Could you just use an endmill to cut the ends while its flat then change orientation and do a 2D contour to finish the sides?
Matt Smith Software Engineer - MSmithDev - https://msmithdev.com/ CAD/CAM/CNC - Micro Insert Inc. - https://microinsertinc.com/
I was thinking of that from the beginning, but the client wants close to none optical variation between the cuts, and its quite hard to match the length of the tool with the perfect radius.
Anyway, I found the issue, it was from the run-out of the mill, it had a run-out of 0.02 mm and switched with a precision collet and then had 0.004 mm on the dials.
Thanks for your imput!
I will post a few pictures with the finished product, Cheers!
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