3d Adaptive clearing with chamfer mill

[Lucas.Easton]

Hi all,
I am trying to do a 3D adaptive clearing parallel operation with a chamfer mill/ spot drill (something with a sharp point) to create a cross hatch pattern. Fusion 360 wont let me do it, 
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Invalid Value
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Invalid tool type for milling.
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Ok
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No option to ignore the error.

Is there another way to do this without setting the tool up as a different tool to trick the program into letting me do it?

I would like to run the simulation properly, so I can see the results, if I fake it with a ball mill it doesn't give me the intended result.

Regards,
Lucas

[LibertyMachine]

I believe you can do this with a "Tapered Mill", although I've not tried it.

One comment: You mention 3D Adaptive Parralel operation. That's two different toolpaths, which one are you using?

Could you share your file here so we have a better idea of what you are trying to accomplish? It's possible we may be able to present you with a better solution.

To share: File > Export > Save to local folder > Return to thread and attach the .f3d file in your reply

[Lucas.Easton]

Hi Seth, thanks for the quick reply.

I am using a parallel operation, sorry for the confusion.

I tried using a tapered mill, but you cant actually get the tip down to 0mm. When I set it to a vary small number, it worked. But was taking forever to calculate the tool path. After a few minutes it was at only 40%.

I made and attached a quick sample of what I am attempting using a ball endmill and it woks. I just need to work out how to do it with an angle rather than a curve.

Regards,
Lucas

[Trigg3r · Accepted solution]

Seems to calculate fine here (about 5 secs) using a 12mm 45deg Chamfer Mill with a 0.025mm (.001") tip diameter?

[Lucas.Easton]

Awesome, thanks for that Trigger, so the problem was the 0mm tip, anything greater than absolute 0 works.

Results look good too, now that I could play with the depth values.

Regards,
Lucas