Cut a Radius in Z-Y plane w/ Mill level 1

[Dave.L]

Hello All,

 

We have a simple production part that has a radius cut down the length in the Z-Y plane.

 

In the past we used a special domed endmill but it's a bit too big for a nice cut.

 

I would like to use a ball endmill and 3D contour this rad. I know in mill level 1 this is doable since it's just 2 axis at a time but I don't have any experience with this as of yet.

 

Can someone give me a hand? I can send a file if needed.

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate it.

[Thad]

Too busy to look at a file, but check out 2D swept.

 

Thad

[BenK]

Try "wireframe ruled" it should do what your after.

[Dave.L]

Thanks for tip guys, I was not even looking there.

[Goldorak]

+ 1 for using Swept 2d

 

if you want a one way toolpath , run the swept2R c-hook

[Hardmill]

Sent me your file ill look at it

 

 

PEACE

 

[ 02-25-2010, 03:18 PM: Message edited by: Hardmill ]

[Rob Dusenbury CAD/CAM CONSULTING]

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Sent me you file ill look at it

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Dude you're getting as bad as Jay

[Hardmill]

ROFL

How you doing rob ??

 

Im at home so I got a few mins.

 

 

PEACE

[Dave.L]

Steve,

 

I will send you my file. I have set this up with 2D swept, however, I don't see a way to extend the toolpath beyond the edges of the part

 

I tried ruled, however, I am want to cut a profile that has lines and arcs and ruled only seems to do the arcs.

 

I am totally new to these paths so I am probably missing something.

 

Thanks.

[BenK]

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I don't see a way to extend the toolpath beyond the edges of the part

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The only way I know of is to move/extend your geometry.

[iowajim62]

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The only way I know of is to move/extend your geometry.

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+1 extend your geo, add lines to the ends of the arc so you can start above and end off the rad, and your geo to drive along the rad can be extended at both ends so tool has clearance to enter and exit. I would put toolpath geo on a separate level as well.

[Hardmill]

Good talkin to you Dave.

Looks like the boys came up with the same solution.

 

 

PEACE

[Dave.L]

Steve,

 

Thanks for calling and lookin at the file. Great to talk to you as well.

 

This forum and the people ROCK!

 

I extended the geo, which I hate, but the path looks good. Now I just need to cut a few parts and look at the finish.

[Dave.L]

OK, here is a good one. I copied the operation so I could make a rough and a finish op. total copy, no changes and the copied operation is all messed up

 

I did it three times, same results

[Hardmill]

Check your mail Dave, see if thats what your after.

 

 

PEACE

[Dave.L]

Thanks Steve. I went a little more off the part just for clearance.

 

[Jayson Kramer]

Hey Rob, what you trying to say there...

Don't forget to call if you come in my way,,

[Rob Dusenbury CAD/CAM CONSULTING]

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How you doing rob ??

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I'm doing great Steve thanks for asking. How have you been? Where are you working at now a days? I see you're still taking care of things on the forum.

 

Dude I have to ask.....What's up with the eye ball? It's freaking me out!!! I literaly can not look you in the eye anymore.

 

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Hey Rob, what you trying to say there...

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Jay It's just my way of saying hello to you and Steve.

 

Yeah, I need to stop by. I miss your wifes cooking. I trust all is well with the family

[Hardmill]

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Dude I have to ask.....What's up with the eye ball? It's freaking me out!!! I literaly can not look you in the eye anymore.

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The eye belongs to this guy :

 

 

 

PEACE