Yes, it is possible to create a toolpath that can drill the holes in two steps with 3 turns at each depth. Here's how you can do it in PowerMill:
Step 1: Create a Drill Operation
- Create a new drill operation by selecting the "Drill" option from the "New" drop-down menu.
- Select the tool you want to use for drilling and set the drill parameters such as the diameter, cutting parameters, and drilling depth.
Step 2: Set Up the Hole Pattern
- In the "Hole" tab, select the "Pattern" option and set up the pattern for the 52 holes you need to drill. You can choose from a variety of patterns such as linear, circular, rectangular, etc.
- In the "Depth" tab, set the drilling depth for the first step. For example, if you want to drill the holes to a depth of 10mm, set the depth to 5mm for the first step.
Step 3: Create the First Drill Path
- In the "Path" tab, select "Spiral" as the path type and set the spiral parameters such as the starting point, the spiral direction, and the pitch.
- Set the start and end depths to the first drilling depth you want to achieve (e.g., 0mm to 5mm).
- Select "OK" to create the first drill path.
Step 4: Create the Second Drill Path
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 to create a second drill path with the same hole pattern but with the drilling depth set to the second step (e.g., 5mm to 10mm).
- Make sure to adjust the spiral starting point so that it starts at the bottom of the hole you drilled in the first step.
Step 5: Verify and Simulate the Toolpath
- Once you have created both drill paths, verify and simulate the toolpath to make sure that the tool will drill the holes as expected.
- If necessary, adjust the toolpath parameters such as the feed rate, spindle speed, and cutting parameters to optimize the drilling process.
By following these steps, you can create a toolpath that drills the 52 holes in two steps with 3 turns at each depth.
