C Axis Help (Move if not in proper area)

[Kampfzentrum]

Could really use some help. I have a G&L VTL with Siemens controls. Need to cut out the area seen in the attachment. I have the right angle head for it, but I've never had C-axis training and am completely lost on where to begin. Can someone help me with this. Hot job that just got thrown on my desk, I don't know where to start.

 

 

 

 

[Orvie]

Does your VTL have a Y-axis?

If you can get your Right Angle Head off center, this becomes very easy.
If not, there are still a few ways.
 

I am also in Milwaukee. I can stop by if you can't share a file.

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[Colin Gilchrist]

Having worked with Orvie before, I'd highly recommend you pay him to come in and train you on how to do this. Setting up a C-Axis is complex enough, but running a Right Angle Head, on a VTL, when you've never done C-Axis work is asking for trouble, unless you have someone to guide you through it.

[Kampfzentrum]

9 hours ago, Orvie said:

Does your VTL have a Y-axis?

If you can get your Right Angle Head off center, this becomes very easy.
If not, there are still a few ways.
 

I am also in Milwaukee. I can stop by if you can't share a file.

[email protected]

The VTL I have doesn't have a Y axis - that I am aware of. From everything I've seen I've never used or had the post put out any Y coordinates - but then again I've never done an operation like this. All the milling I've ever seen relates to C and X axes. I guess let me understand, are you offering help? Or services for payment?

[Kampfzentrum]

Got it.