sweep on surface pass

[Larry Metzler]

I am attempting to cut a surface under a ledge using a modified T Slot cutter. I am using Surface parallel and it seems to be working fine,

However I cannot seem to use an arc to sweep the cutter in or out to start and exit, to avoid crashing thru the overhanging ledge. Any ideas are greatly appreciated Thanks to all

[TonyK]

larry can you extend the surface you want to cut?

Or add a surface to the ends of the part to act as a lead in. Also have you tried the direction option on the surface peramiters page?

[Larry Metzler]

Thanks Tony, I recreated surface extensions

and it did the trick. I do not see direction options on the surface perameter pages. Where do I find it?

[TonyK]

The surface parameters tab. To the right of regen. It's grayed out untill you click on the check box. Open the dilog box and you'll see

plunge and retract options. If you experiment with those options you should be able to get a lead in lead out that will work.

 

glad I could help

Tony

[Larry Metzler]

Again Tony,thanks, found it and I do believe thats

the trick.