Little help from my friends

[xycnc]

Well once again I'm given a job that should be done on our Mazak lathes and am told to get it done. This part is for a gage and it is a sight line. Want me to do it on my 4th axis. Problem is the groove is coming in at an angle. I am told only thing critical is the lines to be in right location where the groove meets the pin dia. Can I get some ideas on how to get there? Thanks for your time. here is a picture until I can remember how to upload a file

 

[xycnc]

OK I think I got it uploaded to the ftp/ mastercam forum under x8 file with the name 54710-032pin. Hope this works

[crazy^millman]

Curve 5 axis or Rotary 4th axis should do the trick. Get the one edge then offset the distance and depth you need. Use point from Origin as your control and call it a day. Total programming time should be less than 5 minutes.

 

Sorry using my phone as Mobile Hot Spot if no one chimes in by tomorrow I will be glad to throw you a toolpath on the FTP file and send it to you.

 

HTH

[Guest]

on the FTP

 

JMP_54710-032 pin.mcx-8

 

I put a Rolldie & a curve 5 axis locked to 4 on it...

 

That should show you how you could do it

[xycnc]

Thank You for your Help. I will look it over and ask more questions about it I'm sure. You guys Rock!