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Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.

Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.

Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.

(OP)
%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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RE: Broken toolpath when using conical mill cutter. Need help.

Take a look at the file.

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.

(OP)
Joycejo, Youre example realy work.
Thanks for your time.

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