First time

[latheman]

Hello everyone,

 

This is the first time for me to use the ftp site. I have uploaded a file (cbs718_radial.mcx)and a picture (cbs718_pic.jpg). Im using x4 mill level 1 to create this pocket. On the pic there is a yellow line to the right and it is not perpendicular to the face of the part. This is the only thing that is holding me up. Looking at my geo is there a better way or easier way for me to get this done. If you need more info let me know

 

Thanks for any help

[Kannon]

I cant see the yellow in color cause it wont allow me to see the picture... in your 5th operation.. under your cut parameters... maybe you want your tip comp set to "tip" instead of "center" ?

[htm01]

first your .jpg has 0 data

[latheman]

htm01, kannon

sorry i got click happy. The jpg. file is under the pictures icon when you first open the fpt. site.

 

Kannon, when i use verify it appears that it cuts that slot to deep, but at the machine it does not. probably a geo problem.

[htm01]

oh yeah,thats because in op 5 your set to center and op 6 is tip

[latheman]

htm01, kannon

 

I see what you guys are talking about(tip and center) and both sides are the same. I failed to say that in my first post. I should have marked both sides yellow. The yellow arrow is a 43. deg. angle. I think it has something to do with how i'm driving the tool down this angle using tapered walls. The yellow mark to the right if you notice is an arc just like whats on my geo.

What you see in the picture is what that file produced. i will try and post the print

 

[latheman]

htm01,

 

the print is on the site (cbs718-ms.mcx)

 

thanks for your time

[htm01]

i would cut that as surfaces, i'm not sure what options are available to you in level 1.

its hard to see whats in the photo on that right side

[latheman]

no surfaces, but somebody mentioned wireframe 2d swept? send a gps cause im lost

[Leigh @ Kodiak]

Using Level 1, I think you have your work cut out for you. If I understand the part geometry correct, 2D swept wire frame path is not going to work.

 

Is it possible for you to make a solid model of the part?

[latheman]

we have solidworks 2001. how will this help with the toolpath? I have never used it. I will download it to my pc and play with it. would i have everything to do this in level 2?

 

[Leigh @ Kodiak]

The only reason I asked about the solid was so I could get a clear idea of the geometry.

 

I'm sure there is a way of getting it done with level 1, but it will be a real pain in the butt. Level 2 should do it no problem.

[latheman]

Leigh,

 

If i can get a solid model. I will put it on the fpt. site. Did you see the photo on the fpt. site under "all pictures"? (cbs718_pic.jpg). This may not be enough see what it is i need but you can get an idea.

 

I appreciate your time