Swarf vertical wall

[TheePres]

Im trying to cut 40" long vertical wall about 3" high, one end is tilted 2deg, opposite end is at 5deg both ends are open angles. What function should I use? It has been suggested to use Steep Multi-surf. But I cant get to work. Any Ideas??

[Dave Eno]

Are you cutting this on a 3 or 5-axis machine?

For 3-axis, it sounds like I'd create a surface and create the toolpaths using Flowline. If it's a 5-axis swarf, I'd probably use the old style Ruled toolpath, and select '5-axis swarf' from the parameter page.

Good Luck.

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Dave E.

[Doug Nemeth CNC Software Sales]

If it is a 3-axis machine, I'd try using m-surf surface finish contour. If it a 5-axis application, the new Swarf 5Ax toolpath works very well. You can drive the tool using the surfaces, or rails (edge curves).

Steep m-surf might not give you the desired results, as the tool would cut the short way on the surfaces.

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Doug Nemeth

CNC Software, Inc.

Sales