I use the high feed option a lot to slow corners. Once you select the speed, it locks the parameters. This is fine but I opened up a program that we used before and I wanted to view what feeds I had set in it but it doesn't show. Where can I view what feeds I set in there? I hope I'm explaining this clearly.

It looks ok yes, lol. But the removal rate is only 10 cubic inches/min. The 3/4" endmill you see is taking a lot more than that. However I appreciate the responses. I just wasn't sure if I was on the right type of toolpath or not for that type of concave surface.

I actually have the whole part cycle here Its 30 mins to get the whole thing done, minus the 8 holes which is about a min total as its an insert drill.

Its not a ballmill. Its a 1" high feed mill. I hog it out with that, then use a ballmill to finish it. The ballmill takes no time. Its the hogging out that does. I'm not really sure what you mean by tipping it up 45 degrees? What would I gain? I would end up with another set up and another operation.

Its 44W Mild Steel. The thing is its a round surface, so you would never be able to use all the endmill surface. I'm using a high feed mill so the full length is .03"

We have 28" travel on the Z. I don't think it would be enough. Anyway, Not really looking for extra tooling. I guess I should be more specific. We are not by any means a production shop so when I say we get these type parts a lot, I'm talking more like 6-12 parts per month if we're lucky. Sometimes go 6 months before seeing them. I'm just thinking of different toolpaths. What does the opti rough do that's different from the are clearance? I have not had a chance to ever try the opti rough.

Parts pretty long. 16" total. Usually they are the same length. The middle is 10.5" long.

I have this part here that we cut quite a bit of. This style I mean. As of right now I use a High Speed Surface - area clearance to rough it out with a 1" high feed mill, then a flowline with a ballmill for finish. It works out to 1200SFM with .120/rev (3 teeth) with .6 stepover. So it basically gives me around the 10 cubic inch removal rate. I don't know if I should be using a different path. What do you guys suggest? The highlighted surface Part is 16" long by 7" wide. Diameter of surface is usually between 2.5" and 3"

Ahh. I get it now. I see what you did. Thanks a lot.

If I want to dynamic mill a cutout, how would I approach it? Example a rectangle block 16" long x 7" wide by 2" thick. See file. A cutout on both ends that is 2x3x1.5 deep. Can I use the same chain for stock and geometry? When I try to select the cutout I get an error saying (open chains will be ignored(custom entry is not chosen) TEST.MCX-6

I will have to check that tutorial out. Thanks for the link.

The reason I wanted the stl is because I needed that first op completed profile for clearance issues. So by using the first op stl (save stl), I got the stock completed on the 1st side. Now when I wanted to use this as my stock for 2nd op, I can now see where the part will be sitting. The problem is the stl was flipped and I couldn't flip it to match the part. I tried using the WCS to get it how I wanted it to be but it would not save it. There was not a lot of work at all. I simply used Xform translate 3D on the stl and changed the orientation of the part. Took me no more than 5 secs. The issue was trying to find the right command to do what I wanted. perhaps I didn't explain myself clear enough, maybe you still won't understand what I mea, but nonetheless, I got it to work.

I use dynamic xform.

Sorry Ninja I was referring to these 2 posts.

AFAYK, you are wrong. G61.1 does not limit feedrate. it allows the machine to feed at your machine rapid speeds. There is a K value that goes with it in percentage. This K value slows the machine down on corners to stop abrupt moves. The video I posted is after I got it to work thanks to the help of Joe788.

Holy crap. Guys I already got the solution. Look at my last post. Thanks but I got it. I also mentioned in my previous post I used the WCS. It did not work. I also mentioned I made a stock model in my very first post. Not too sure if you guys even read the anything but the title, lol.

Here is the program. Lowered speed to 450IPM cause of axis load issues.

Its not the G61.1. I don't like using that. if I do its just too slow overall. Anyway, yes Joe that was it. I turned my filter ratio on to 2:1 and it worked. Thanks.

I have a program I am trying to run and for some reason my machine is limiting the feed to 351IPM. X6.The program is set for 495. If I do an MDI move on X or Y, it goes to the 495ipm. The program does not. Even when there is a straight move, it maxes at 351. I have my parameters for velocity set to 797IPM from the default 315, however I don't think this is the problem as my machine can feed that fast in an MDI move without the G61.1 activated. G61.1 is the command for cornering and allowing the machine to bypass the 315 limit. I uploaded the mcx file and the nc program. perhaps someone can chime in and let me know what may be causing it? When it micro lifts the .01 as I have programmed, it travels at the inputted feed which is also 495 so not really sure why its not cutting at that feed. The nc file is in a text format as the site won't allow me to upload an NC or a .rar file. HALF INCH ENDMILL TEST.MCX-6 HALF INCH ENDMILL TEST.txt

I got it. I used xform translate 3D. it worked.

Ya I tried xform stl but it still doesn't save after I make the changes. I mean it saves as the new file but when I open it, it reverts back to the original. As for setting the stock view the same as it was in 1st op, that is already done. Maybe I am not understanding what you are saying. Sorry for the confusion.

I have X6 and yes there is a disk to save. That is what I have done, but I need to be able to flip it so it shows the second side to use IT as the new stock, however I can't get it to flip. I used the WCS and was able to get it where I want, I save it as a new stl, but when I open it again, it is back to the original side. Dynamic Xform does not work on the STL.

As the title says. Can I somehow save the verify model from my 1st op to use for my second op? I notice you can save it, but I need to be able to flip it for second side and as an stl, I don't know how. The dynamic xform does not work.

That is basically what I was trying to do. Its the toolpaths are screwing me up. The angle in particular. I made a stock model already from the water jet, I didn't however have a bounding box. I was going to drill and bore the hole, cut the material where left from the water jet, but when I was trying to do the recessed areas, I couldn't control my toolpath properly. I am clearly selecting wrong toolpaths for it. i'm wondering if I should just use a 2d pocket instead?

Yes they will be tapped 5/8-11. Holes on the side are 3/8-16 tapped holes as well for a set screw. The keys will be done after on a broaching machine. As for tolerances, there is nothing tighter than .015 plus/minus