a little help on something

[mikechvz]

i posted a file on the FTP site under the MC9 folder titled MAC. I've had help with this kind of operation before but this time i cant figure it out to work correctly. Its only the last operation on there that needs some adjusting. Any help and pointers are always appreciated.

Thanks in advance

[Hardmill]

Mike in your advanced settings box check

the box "only between surfaces" for

roll tool option.

 

 

PEACE

[mikechvz]

gracias!

[Josh T™]

Hey Mike,

 

I added the file MAC_JT.MC9 in the folder. Check out the last 2 Surface Finish Parallel paths. I think that will be what you need. If the stepover is too much (it's set at .0025) adjust as needed. 1 other thing... under the Gap Settings tab on the Finish Parallel Parameters page I set the Tangential Line Length to .1 so the tool has a little lead in/lead out on the path.

 

HTH

Josh

[mikechvz]

thanks josh

 

actually, maybe i wasnt clear with what i wante to accomplish. i was actually trying to surface that face on the backsude that has a slight angle that id have to get with a lollipop. So i was also using that purple solid to represent where my tab would be holding onto the part that i wanted to use as a check surface so my tool wont cut off my tabs. What hardmill suggested worked, but only on one side of the check surfaces. now i need to adjust it some more to get it right. Its always worked so easy, not sure why this one just wont work right yet.

[mikechvz]

i cant seem to get my tool to work on both sides of the check surface like it usually does on any other part. The help im getting is working, i just cant get it right. ftp site, mc9 folder, MAC file.

 

any help is useful, thanks

[iowajim62]

on your finish contour parameters page click on cut depths, and change the relative to center from tip

[mikechvz]

thanks guys, i got it working