Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.
Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.
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%NX6.0.1.5
I have a problem milling part with conical (mill) cutter. I use variable contour method.
Take a look at the picture and attached part below:

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I have a problem milling part with conical (mill) cutter. I use variable contour method.
Take a look at the picture and attached part below:

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RE: Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.
I copied the operation and changed the tool axis and the projection vector. The tool path looks OK now.
I changed the tool axis to away from line and used two points to define a line through the center of the part. I set the projection vector to tool axis.
John Joyce
Tata Technologies
1675 Larimer St.
Denver, CO
www.myigetit.com
RE: Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.
Thanks for your time.