Inventor Surfaces to MC Surface toolpaths

[Bgteacher]

Help, HS teacher has student who drew Inventor file as 3d model, converted it into MC9 file. Came in as a beautiful surface model. Now, I need help finding out how to generate the surfacing toolpaths to machine it out. Would also be happy if someone could direct me to posts, forums, or tutorials where i could also find this info. Thanks

[Michael Sullivan]

Not an easy question you have there.....

 

enroll for some MasterCAM training would be the best bet. I'm not sure what to tell you besides just get in there and start experimenting.

 

There are MANY ways to make the same part and many great toolpaths to choose from. Some are more intuitive than others. If you want to send me the file, I will take a look when I get a chance and maybe send you some sample paths.

I'm not usually in the educational forum I just happened to see this passing by.

My e-mail address is in my profile.

 

good luck!

 

-Mike