Manual Strategy

[Anonymous]

Hi guys.

In Mastercam there was something called a "point" toolpath, which was pretty simple. You selected points in a specific order, then set feed or rapid moves between each point. Each move could have its own feed rate, M or G codes. You can then put in your own custom code before, during, or after each point. This made really odd custom programming easy and manageable.

I am trying to find something like that in PowermIll. Does it exist?

This the functionality I need:

Rapid X & Y

Rapid Z

Optional Stop

Feed Z

Optional Stop

Spindle Start

Feed -z to depth

Feed +z relief (0.010)

Spindle Stop

High Feed +z back out (not rapid, just faster)

Rapid +z

rinse and repeat.

I need to do this 6 times on two different angled faces, so the z depths change for each iteration.

I have gone ahead and wrote this by hand, but I would rather have this in my Powermill project for down the road when this job comes back around.

Thanks in advance!

[tibor.vekasi]

I create a simple proof-of-concept macro for point manufacturing to Heidenhain controller. The macro require an active pattern with points, and active toolpath for some parameters.

The attachment a sample project + macro

[Anonymous]

That's pretty cool!

I was hoping for a more Autodesk "official" method, but maybe their official method is custom program it yourself. LOL

Thanks for the insight.