Barrel Taper tool

[clifford.gage]

Hello, is anyone using barrel taper tools. 

     

I'm having some issues where I am getting a different toolpath on different surfaces 

The next picture is my first toolpath which is correct

But when I copy this toolpath but select a different surface  I get a different result . the green lines or the cutting path has some vertical movements. 

Would this be something to do with the surface?

Would anyone know how to stop this happening?

I am using a surface finishing toolpath

Thanks

Clifford Gage

[5axes]

One solution to create somme toolpath for this type of tool 

A) Create a Zconstant toolpath with a ball tool using the same radius as your conical barrel tip radius

B) Create a pattern finishing toolpath using the previous toolpath as pattern

[Anonymous]

We've tested and never been able to beat a Dijet Mirror Ball finish. Here's our test path, just tipped on the Barrel angle and constant Z

[clifford.gage]

Morning, I'm not really sure what you mean by a mirrored ball finish. Is that a toolpath?

Or do you just use a constant Z Toolpath using the angle of the tapered tool?

Thanks 

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Dijet Mirror Ball is a make of cutter.
https://www.dijetusa.com/products/indexable-tools/nav_MirrorBall-BNM.php