Help with programming a slot

[John@WMM]

Could use some help getting this part programmed. The slot is where  I need help.

SLOT.mcam

[CJep]

that is axis substitution, you could use a contour then set the rotary control to wrap the geom around a dia

can you put up a file

[#Rekd™]

Either use Rolldie.dll or Pocket with axis substitution. This is assuming you have a machine with a rotary axis.

 

[CJep]

Axis Sub sample

SLOT_CJep.mcam

[John@WMM]

Thanks for the help!!

[JoshC]

1 hour ago, CJep said:

Axis Sub sample

SLOT_CJep.mcam

The only problem to be aware of with axis substitution is the cutter must point to Y0 or centerline of the part, so if you review this toolpath closely it gouges the walls at the bottom of the slot on each end. its one of the many limitations of axis substitution, a multi-axis type path (like Swarf) would cut this pocket without the gouge on ends.

[CJep]

didn't say it were perfect

yes to do simultaneous 4 he would need a multiaxis license

I just threw a tpath at the geom while I was waiting fer another tpath to regenerate

 

Edit: added Swarf tpath

SLOT_CJep.mcam

[crazy^millman]

6 hours ago, JoshC said:

The only problem to be aware of with axis substitution is the cutter must point to Y0 or centerline of the part, so if you review this toolpath closely it gouges the walls at the bottom of the slot on each end. its one of the many limitations of axis substitution, a multi-axis type path (like Swarf) would cut this pocket without the gouge on ends.

Roll Die takes care of this and you don't need a multi axis license. I also used transform mirror then rotate to get the other slot. Thank you John Summers for putting this in the software. 

5th Axis Roll Die Example