stock definition

[Madhu]

Hi,

 

I am trying to define variable stock for machining on vertical and horizantal surfaces. Now I am offsetting the surfaces to get this.

 

Any one guide me please...

 

Thanks

 

Madhu.

 

Mastercam X Mill Level 3 MR2

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

Do you mean you are trying to define your stock size so you can verify your toolpaths. If so I can tell you how let me know if that is what you are trying to do. I can't believe that I am the first to answer this where is everyone?

[edmBosto]

I think for starters your talking about maybe machining the top and sides of a block of steel?

Then redefining the steel size for another piece of steel?

If your machining a contour or a side shape and it's just flat on top you don't need surfaces to do this. So if that's the case create a rectangle and overlap your 2d toolpath.

I believe it's face milling. Use your rectangle as a boundry and then redefine your boundry for

other steel sizes. You can make the cutter overlap the boundry with the options they give you. I don't use mill but that's the direction I think you are needed to take.

[nguyenvandunghcm]

thank