DIRECTION button in 3D toolpath at feed rate not plunge rate?

[MetalFlake]

Is it possible to have these 'lead in' vectors output at the programmed feed rate instead of the plunge rate?

 

Thanks!!

 

MF

[Storkman]

I want to know also. Back in version 6 you could put in a alternate feedrate for these. I sure miss that feature. (Hint, Hint)

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Sure, use the toolpath editor.

[MetalFlake]

Ok James. Just how does the toolpath editor work for 3D toolpath for, say, Flowline finish or Parallel finish.

 

...or did I detect a wee bit tone of sarcasm in that smiley face of yours?

 

MF

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

No, no, no... no sarchasm. I was smiling because I thought it would be an obvious choice as a solution.

 

From the Operations Manager, right click on the toolpath you want to alter. You'll see s rectangular box pop up in the lower right hand corner. You'll see a point and a pass check box(not sure of terminology), you are going to want to change a point. Click through the points until you get to the point you want to change the feed rate at. Then select Edit, and Edit point. There you can change the feed rate. Be sure you change everything you ned to change because one you exit, it will lock your toolpath. Once the toolpath is locked you can't change anything unless you unlock it, then you'll need to make another change.

 

HTH

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

James,

 

I have found that the Toolpath editor will not work on Surfacing cuts. I believe it to be a bug. I do not believe that they will get to this until a later version.

 

Mike

[MetalFlake]

Ditto on the editor. Don't know 'bout the bug thing.

 

MF

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

That's odd. I use it with fair regularity and it works well.

 

:shrug:

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

James,

 

I have been going nuts trying to get it to work, maybe I am missing something? I can make it work perfect on pocket and contour toolpaths though. I contacted tech support and they were not able to make it work either.

 

What's up? I think that it used to work in ealier versions.

 

So.. can you make it work in sp2 or mr0304 on a surface milling app?

 

Thanks James,

 

Mike

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Check your e-mail Mike and Metal.

 

I send a sample file. I have the most current of everything in my MC V9.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

James!, I checked it out and you are correct! Thanks

 

I have never tried changing the feedrates with "direction" before, just on a section of code.

 

I am going to go back and try it again. What I always want to do is change the feedrate on a pass or something. I will post later.

 

As always, thanks for the help,

 

Mike

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I use direction to turn cutter comp on for surface toolpaths so I can make smooth blends by comping, then I change the feed rate to come in slow. It's a GREAT tool if used properly.

[Storkman]

Could I see that file James?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Stork,

 

Not if you don't lemme see your e-mail addy

[Storkman]

Sorry James, it's viewable now.

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Check your e-mail.

[Storkman]

Thanks James. If you were doing one way milling, would you have to change the point on every pass?

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Yep. Kinda tedius huh? It would b enice to be able to add it globally but I can see the complexity of that type of situation where it would not be a good situation.

[MetalFlake]

Hey James. Could you please send that file to my work email:

 

[email protected]

 

Many thanks!!

 

MF

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

I'll have to send it in the morning. I'm home and don't have it handy.

[Mike Whitten CAD/CAM Contractors]

Metalflake / James,

 

I sent it to MetalFlake.

 

BTW,

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If you were doing one way milling, would you have to change the point on every pass?

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This is probably what is screwing me up? I will play later.

 

Thanks again James

[Guest CNC Apps Guy 1]

Thanks Michael.