Machining a partial chamfer help

[lukexm2]

Hi guys,

I am seeking help programming the right tool-path for machining the highlighted blue surfaces on this part. I have not been able to get a strategy to work, if anyone can please point me in the right direct that would be great. I was intending on using a 6mm ball endmill to create the feature.

Appreciate any help.

Cheers

Luke

[Steinwerks]

Try changing reducing the stepover to something at least as small as 10% of the cutter diameter (default is 50% which is far too large for surfacing toolpaths). You may also want to change the Pass Direction on the Passes tab 90° from what it is now, but this is mostly an aesthetic requirement determined by the surface finish goal.

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

heres a quick example part i made. hope this helps

[lukexm2]

Thank you guys for the help! 

It would be great to be able to have the chamfer end mill do this in one/two passes. I might add it to the idea-station

[Steinwerks]

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@lukexm2 wrote:

Thank you guys for the help! 

It would be great to be able to have the chamfer end mill do this in one/two passes. I might add it to the idea-station

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You can. Try 3D Contour with a matching Chamfer Mill.

Edit: well, it used to work. Maybe not so much now: