Morph multiaxis

[Flycut]

I just started a new job and the old programmer has already left.

I'm trying to figure this out on my own with minimal success.

Can someone please take a look at my Mastercam file and let me know why I can't get a toolpath out of this operation?

Let me know and I will gladly email the file.

Is it possible to post the file here somehow?

TIA

[Flycut]

Where do I find the values for Clearances Area in multi axis?

[pullo]

there is a "drag files here to attach..... etc  at the bottom of the Reply page-

Gracjan

[Flycut]

Thanks. That was easy.

Morph.mcam

[Dan@home]

That doesn't look like a proper Morph application. More like parallel to chain, Are you trying to angle to the side walls? 

[Flycut]

My main intention was to mill the smaller diameter with multi axis versus surfacing.

I would mill the from a separate plane using 2d contour.

Even if it is the wrong approach I still would like to know what is preventing me from getting any toolpath at all.

 

[David Colin]

Hi,

I don't really know what is going wrong but here is what i found to make your toolpath regen.

I don't have 2020 anymore to get your file back but here is step by step process:

- Major issue is R2.8825 surface normal is reversed (Surfaces/normals/change)

- Limit R2.8825 surface to other flat surfaces (Surfaces/trim to curves)

- In toopath parameters 'cut pattern/advanced option' tab, change 'step over calculation' from approximate to exact.

 

 

[pullo]

you were trying to make a roughing op here. I would say  Pocketing ( the 5-ax roughing op)  would be more appropriate.  That is even trickier to get working, but it's  better for this case.

Gracjan

[Flycut]

Thanks guys.

I tried flipping the surface normal but I couldn't even tell what side was up.

The under side use to be grey, now there doesn't seem to be a difference.

[pullo]

View , Backside

Gracjan

[Colin Gilchrist]

32 minutes ago, Flycut said:

Thanks guys.

I tried flipping the surface normal but I couldn't even tell what side was up.

The under side use to be grey, now there doesn't seem to be a difference.

There is a button to toggle the "Surface Backside" color. Pullo pointed out that is a Toggle Button on the View Ribbon. [Backside] Button

[Flycut]

Just wanted yo let you guys know.

I just got to work and tried what you all suggested and it worked like a charm.

Thank you thank you thank you.

[pullo]

A surface has a positive and a negative side .They can differentiated by turning on the "Backside" toggle switch in the View menu.

Just to make it absolutely clear, all 5-ax  functions (also described as Module Works or "MW" toolpaths  ) create toolpaths on the positive side of the surface. This absolute rule becomes less  absolute when defining the ceiling and other non - critical surfaces in Pocketing a MW 5-ax roughing  t-path. I have witnessed a Pocketing  toolpath suddenly producing an output when the Ceiling surface has it's negative face facing towards the volume being machined.

Gracjan

[Flycut]

Should the parallel to chain toolpath be able to angle to the side walls? 

Is there a single toolpath to machine this feature or are 2 toolpath needed.

[pullo]

yes ,you could make it using lines as 5-ax axis direction.

Gracjan