Simple 45 Degree Chamfer on a "Complicated" Object

[curious-n00b]

Hi all,

I am very new to CNC machines. I used manual tools until now. I have been doing a lot of trial and error with Mastercam. I can do 2D files without a problem and then all I want to do is a simple chamfer (45 degree) on two sides of the objects in the files.

 

I tried to use guides but no luck. Please take a look at the attached files and give any advice you think could help.

[#Rekd™]

I don't have X5 loaded any more but these are not "3D" parts.

 

Copy the OD chain onto a new level and chain that. Looks like you did a translate join and those chains are messing you up.

[curious-n00b]

I don't have X5 loaded any more but these are not "3D" parts.

 

Copy the OD chain onto a new level and chain that. Looks like you did a translate join and those chains are messing you up.

 

Forgive my DFQ, what is OD?

 

And yes what you said I did, is what I actually did.

[Guest]

Forgive my DFQ, what is OD?

 

Might be time to turn the computer off and go home

 

 

Outside Diameter

[crazy^millman]

You sure you want to share that file? That looks like a knife handle that someone put a lot of work designing into.

 

Well 2d Contour allows for a chamfer. On the contour type down down is 2D chamfer. Decide on the tool then decide on the amount of chamfer and should be good from there.

 

Sorry no X5 loaded here so I cannot help you more than that.

[curious-n00b]

It is a knife handle and I designed it. The idea is to do basic milling and the rest by hand, which isn't a problem. Go and copy it, I don't care. In the end, it still wouldn't be anything near the finished product.

[crazy^millman]

It is a knife handle and I designed it. The idea is to do basic milling and the rest by hand, which isn't a problem. Go and copy it, I don't care. In the end, it still wouldn't be anything near the finished product.

 

Okay just wanted you know be aware of that is all. Nice work and welcome to the Mastercam forum.

[curious-n00b]

Thanks. As you can probably see, I am an absolute beginner with this as all the metal work I did was by hand. I am in Europe now, so I will reply back tomorrow with more questions on progress if I get anywhere.

[#Rekd™]

Sorry I was typing quick, outside chain for OD.

[DanielGingras]

Hi curious-n00b,

 

Could you send me a PM with your SIM number or the name of your reseller?

[Mic6]

Hi curious-n00b,

 

Could you send me a PM with your SIM number or the name of your reseller?

 

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