C-Y Axis help

[Rakesh]

Hi everybody

I have to cut the hex on Nakamura Lathe,using cross tool holder and I am trying with no luck.

First I was trying with selecting c/T plane as Back. Using only one contour with Y axis and try to rotate toolpathe for other 5 faces but I guess I am doing some thing wrong in there.

Now I am trying to create 6 toolplane at all six faces and than I will try to give the toolpathe. I am not sure If it will work. If any body can help me and I am going to put my file on the ftp.

Thanks

 

 

[Rakesh]

File at: X3file/Rak_187

Thanks

[Dan@home]

Creat the planes like you would in mill (not lathe). Then in the toolpath select C-axis cross contour, select geometry (Single chain). In the Rotary axis button select the Y axis.

[GoetzInd]

Also, Instead of creating the other 5 planes. I like to to transform toolpath, and rotate about right wcs 5times at 60deg. just saves having a bunch of different ops.

 

Mike

[Reece L Gibson]

Rakesh, I sent a video your way.

Hope it helps

[Rakesh]

Thanks Reece for sending the files and it was a great help. I did not forget to thanks Dan and GoetzINd for their great ideas and ofcourse How I can forget Mastercam Forum where I am actually learning the Mastercam.