Surface Parallel Finish

[EazyE]

Can I change the direction of cut by 90° with a surface parallel finish toolpath. I selected some surfaces and it cuts in the X direction wich is alright - but the cuts are much smaller than if they where cut in the Y

[Thad]

Yes, you can define any angle you'd like.

 

Thad

[EazyE]

Thanks Thad - U might not have been able to tell from the previous question - I do not know how to get that done. Maybe you could be kind enough to elaborate.

[EazyE]

All i see is plunge and retract angle adjustments. Nothing about cut direction.

[billystein]

the page for surface finish parallel . see macnine angle

 

 

billy

[?Mark]

"machining angle" in a 3rd tab of parameters

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

EazyE

 

If you go to the Finish Parallel Parameters page you can change it by entering a value into the "Machining Angle" box. Just put in 90 or any angle you want. Also if you right click in the box you get a menu with several options. I sometimes right click in the box and select angle menu then 1 line and pick a line parallel to the direction I want to cut the surface.

 

 

HTH

[Thad]

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Thanks Thad - U might not have been able to tell from the previous question - I do not know how to get that done. Maybe you could be kind enough to elaborate.

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Sorry bro. Since changing jobs 5 months ago, I don't have mill level 3 any more and I'm starting to forget all the locations and menus that I used to have memorized. I figured if I told you it was possible, you could search the parameters for something that mentioned "angle." I guess that was a bad assumption on my part.

 

Thad

[EazyE]

All good Thad just giving you a hard time - And just like Bilystein said its in the parameters page - Justin Beebe its nice to know those extra little things like the right clicks they come in handy - I still cant figure out how after looking at the parameters for so long I missed it - Its right there - Thanks everyone...

[ToolMan184]

Damn Justin its 6:30PM on Friday afternoon and I have to learn sumfin new. I didnt realize you could right click in the window. TY

[Justin Beebe at Folsom Tool]

6:30 PM on Friday. I can't think of a better time to learn something new.

 

For anyone interested it is possible to right click in many fields in Mastercam to get different options.

[gms1]

That right click option is a life saver for me for many toolpaths. Saves me from calculating then entering the number wrong