Helix Bore op in V9

[rsbeadle]

When I was resetting the the operation defaults I noticed the Helix Bore operation, but the manual doesn't mention it and there is no option on the toolpaths page for it. Anyone familiar with it? It seems like something I could use but right now I don't have time to experiment with it. I use the pocket, entry, helix option with the follow boundry on, on failure only off, depth cuts off to bore holes sometimes, but an op with the extra options for better control would be nice. Also I'm up to about 5 MCAM crashes a day while drawing 3D lines and arcs, mostly while using modify, break, at length. Hope a patch is out soon.

[Greg McKay]

The helix bore toolpath is designed around a specific non-center cutting insert cutter called a Felix. the felix insert is capable of fast material removal, the tool does not like to plunge cut.

 

For more information go into the thelix parameters and press alt-h for help

[McRae]

All -

 

Who is the manufacturere of this FELIX cutter?

 

I have been using Toroids, Buttons, and IndexEndmills for this type of Operation, and I have yet to encounter the Felix.

 

Andrew

[Roger Martin from CNC Software]

Felix information >

 

www.dapra.com/html/felix.htm

[Ken Erman from CNC Software Inc.]

Helix Bore is found under Toolpath, Circ Tlpths.

 

PMGuy

[Mick]

One thing I'm asked all the time, is the possbility of doing a tapered helix toolpath. Other than creating a tapered helix to represent the centreline of the ool, I cant think of any way to create this. The reason for the toolpath to be a tapered helix, is that it provides a constant z movement as it moves around the bore, eliminating the line formed from where the cutter moves to the next z depth, when using, for example, a swept toolpath.

If anyone has got any input, I'd be keen to hear it

 

Mick

[Roger Martin from CNC Software]

In Mill v9 ->

Create, Next Menu, Spiral/Helix

 

In Mill v8 ->

Try using the THELIX C-Hook

[Allan]

Flowline with spiral motion "it rocks".

 

Allan