surface parallel feed adjustment

[rgollar]

I have a part that I am using surface parallel on. I got the speed at 80 ipm at .006 step over which is fine except for the initial pass because its taking a full cut. Is there a way to slow the feed down until it gets pass the full engagement of the tool then go back to full speed. I attached the part to show what I am talking about. Thanks

9900-402-22 op4.mcx-8

[Eric@HorsepowerInc.]

I didn't take a look at the file, but my typical approach would be to extend the surface geometry whatever is needed to get the proper engagement on the first pass your looking for.

[crazy^millman]

You could use the setting to make it lead in and out with an arc distance. Then in your retract and approach feed rates kick it down. It would ramp up and down on and off the part for the toolpath, but short of going in and using the toolpath editor not much you can do.

 

HTH

[brandon b]

Two ways I do it;

Extend the surface or use the toolpath editor

[rgollar]

when you mention tool path editor do you mean the code mastercam creates and just manually alter the code?

[brandon b]

Right click On the toolpath in the ops manager. toolpath editor will be at the bottom of the drop down menu.

 

It takes a little bit to understand how to use the editor.

 

I usually just manually edit the code myself tho.

[rgollar]

Thank you that tool path editor is something i never knew existed. Thank you every one for the help.

[LeoC]

Does anyone know if the tool path editor is available for MC4SW? When I right click on the operation, I do not see that option anywhere.