SWARF RAIL

[GWB]

I'm new to 5 Axis and this one is bummer for me.

 

I have a part 12 inches long 4 wide and .200 thick, that is twisted like a potato chip.

I want to trim 3 of the 4 edges that all have a twist, using the side of an endmill to remove flash

I saw MC had Swarf Rail in a ad, cutting the edges of the same type of part, stating that is what it excelled at.

In X6 orX7 I can't find any info on it or how to use it ??

Is it the same as swarf?? It did seem to say something about the lower rail?

 

Any other 5 Axis toolpaths you can advise on (VF3 TR-160)

 

Thanks for any help

 

gb

[Jayson Kramer]

Swarf uses the side of the EM to cut this may do what you want do you have a file we can see to help you with?

[GWB]

Thanks JAY

It is one of the files you can't send out you know how that is!

 

do you have any videos of setting a part for Swarf

I have access to your Eapp site? Checked your YouTube but did not find one

This would be for a edge trim.. With swarf I don't know what to pick and have a problem with tool angle crash

[Guest]

For edge trimming, check out 5 axis curve

[CJep]

do you have any videos of setting a part for Swarf

I have access to your Eapp site? Checked your YouTube but did not find one

This would be for a edge trim.. With swarf I don't know what to pick and have a problem with tool angle crash

 

 

The swarf tpath is mainly a method of tool axis control in that you can use an upper & lower chain to drive the tool or the lower edge of the cut surface, the 5 axis toolpaths are very geometry sensitive. Just because the geom looks like a good candidate for a swarf tpath, doesn't mean that it will give you the best results. Without seeing the geom, it's tough to say what would work best.

[GWB]

Thank you all very much

 

JParis, I will

 

Thanks

[Jayson Kramer]

Sorry about the delay but I sent you back your file sir.