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4th axis swarf?

Anonymous

4th axis swarf?

Anonymous
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Hello Gents,

 

I would like to ask some help with 4 axis simultaneous milling.

The picture shows 2 highlighted surfaces what i would like to machine. 

KL1.jpg

I have tried to make them with swarf (4 axis limit) but didn't find proper way to make the toolpath. 

Can somebody help me? 

Attached the file.

 

Thank you

 

 

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s.noke71
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Parallel and contour tool-paths will definitely help here.

 

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Anonymous
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Hello,

 

Thank you for your reply. 

Yes, i can machine it parellel with a ball end mill but it takes so long. This is just a sample part to show some of the features what i have to machine. I can not share the original one but side milling with 4 axis could be the best solution in this case. I would like to solve it somehow.

 

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seth.madore
Community Manager
Community Manager

If you go down to the text box at bottom and turn on beta mode (cam.betamode/on) you will be able to set Swarf to "Limit 4 Axis"

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Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing
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Anonymous
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Hello, 

 

Yes, i'm in betomode. But it doesn't work for me in this case. Maybe it's just setup issue but i don't find the solution. 

 

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seth.madore
Community Manager
Community Manager

My apologies if this sounds snarky; It's Beta mode for a reason :winking_face:

Where and when it works is still hit or miss


Seth Madore
Customer Advocacy Manager - Manufacturing
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Anonymous
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Well.. I'm sad now! :slightly_smiling_face:

Thanks for your help :winking_face:

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