multiaxis newbie- help needed

[MattW]

OK, I finally got my 4th axis up and running, and I am trying to teach myself to use the multiaxis toolpaths. I have successfully used the swarf and drill 5x, but am now trying to figure out how to do the pocket on this part. I have been trying to use Multisurface, but can't seem to get it to behave the way I think it should, and not like some of the example files. This is just a mythical part I drew for the purposes of learning, the centers of the pentagons do not line up (on purpose). Any help appreciated. I can't access the FTP here at work, but can email it.

 

[Josh T™]

Matt,

 

Send me the file. It's a slow day around here so I'll play around with it.

 

Josh

[HEED]

I'd like to take a look at it too.

[MotorCityMinion]

Very cool looking part there. Flex command in SW by any chance?

[MattW]

Public thanks to Josh and Jesse for helping me get pointed in the right direction and giving me some tips.

 

The part (done in SW) is initially a loft between two pentagon profiles, with end conditions set as "normal to profile", and the connector ball things moved to give it the twist. The pockets were a bit more work, although there may be a simpler way that I don't know about.

 

I reworked it a bit to add some interest, here it is in it's current form:

 

[Trevor Bailey]

hey matt....send me the file and i will show you some pocketing toolpaths with the new suite of 5ax toolpaths.

 

i am heading out in a few, but should be able to get you something today. also, i will be putting on a 5ax class soon. keep your eye on the website.

[Josh T™]

No problem man! Glad I could help

 

[HEED]

When you get it pathed, it would be a VERY good demo/ training to have on the FTP site. Glad to help. We are all learning all the time.