Lathe question

[Jlimus]

My first question here.

 

How do I machine 4 flats on a cylinder in a multi axis lathe with the tool that is perpendicular to the z axis.

 

Your help is really appreciated.

[K2csq7]

Welcome...

Please give more information..machine type, mastercam version, control...etc..

 

The more info you provide, the better your responses will be.

[Jlimus]

Its a swiss type machine from Star Micronics SW20 and the controller is the Fanuc 18t. Mastercam version is X3.

 

Hope this is enough info, thanks for your help. If you need other info please let me know.

[crazy^millman]

Oh just do it and it is done.

 

 

Seriously before you go off mad, the more information the better we can help you out.

 

Look at C axis toolpaths they are very slick and do a lot of work for the Mastercam programmer in the background. Again screen shots, machine type, the Version and level of the product you have to d othe job will all be of great help.

 

BTW Welcome to the Forum. Loosen up its Friday.

[Odell]

+1 Friday!!!!!

[Dave.L]

quote:

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Loosen up

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[crazy^millman]

Dave many times people come in here asking for help and when it does not magically appear they get upset. I was making my reply before he replied back so it was pre-reply before the machine spec. Notice however I did contribute to the thread and not come with nothing like so many others seem to do in threads. Not calling you out or anything.

[Dave.L]

Ron,

 

His initial and second post was respectfully written so I don't think "Loosen up" was in order.

[Philcott]

Jlimus,

 

Do you have a "Y" axis machine?

 

 

Are the flats running all the way down the part as in starting at "Z" zero and going beyond the end of the part?

 

If so simply program a "C" angle call out and feed along the "Z" axis.

 

More info is needed to be of much help.

 

Welcome.

 

 

Dave and Ron....Loosen up it's Friday.....

[K2csq7]

Must be an east coast west coast thing!

[crazy^millman]

Again Dave I was typing my response and hit reply after he had responded. So to make Dave feel better I will apologize to whoever I have just offended. You feel all warm inside now Dave???

[Dave.L]

Ron,

 

Here is his first post:

 

quote:

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My first question here.

 

How do I machine 4 flats on a cylinder in a multi axis lathe with the tool that is perpendicular to the z axis.

 

Your help is really appreciated.

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You reply and add:

 

quote:

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Loosen up its Friday

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I add coz I have no idea whatsoever why you think this guy needs to "loosen up"

 

Yes, I feel all warm inside - thanks for asking

[crazy^millman]

Funny still nothing about helping the guys though.

 

Because I am crazy and that is my sense of humor.